GUSTAV BECKER STORY by Karl Kochmann Definitive Guide to the Man and his clocks

Description: Gustav Becker Story by Karl Kochmann From the book's forward: "The international interest in Gustav Becker clocks required the need for this enlarged 8th edition. As horological historians, we have compiled this publication to record the history of the most beautifully designed and industrially-crafted clocks ever made. These clocks, created by Gustav Becker in Germany 136 years ago, are today priceless collector's clocks all over the world." "We hope our research effort will enrich the reader in knowledge regarding the history and design of famous timepieces created by craftsmen during the Gustav Becker era." "Gustav Becker single handedly founded his enterprise in 1847 in Freiburg (Silesia), Germany (currently Poland), From his modest beginning, the Gustav Becker enterprise introduced the industrialized techniques of mass production and marketing." "The Gustav Becker era did not end with his death in 1885. His spirit his creative management team carried on in the best tradition of his genius. Mergers of the largest clock companies in the 1920s, economical, political, and other circumstances changed the destiny of the Gustav Becker enterprise. With the end of World War II, the Gustav Becker enterprise was renamed United Freiburg Clock Factories and no longer existed." ISBN 0963166972 Format Paperback Author Karl Kochmann Publisher Clockworks Press, 2000 Pages 119 Price Guide None About Crunruh Books - Rhymes with "from you." Crunruh offers quality books on antiques, fine art, and collectibles for all types of collectors. The books are brand new and nicely discounted. Some may be steeply discounted thanks to publishers overstocks and remainders. Others may be hard to find. I work hard to keep my customers happy by presenting the best books at the best prices. Customer service is a priority and my thousands of my Ebay and website customers seem to agree. I hope to hear from you soon.

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