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Limburg clocks and their makers is the first book in which clocks and their makers are described in details from both areas Dutch and Belgian Limburg. The book is based on results from more than 25-year study that led to a thesis by promotion of Dr. P.Th.R. Mestrom PhD at the University of Maastricht.

Limburg clocks and their makers describes the period from the second half of the 14th century until about 1850, the era when clocks are made in this area. The book comprises three parts:

1. A description of the technical and aesthetic characteristics of Limburg clocks and cabinets where they are placed, with pictures spend extra support.
2. The socio-historical background of the watchmakers.
3. A survey of nearly five hundred Limburg watchmakers to biographical information. By watchmaker are yet to ascertain the extent of both private and public collections of watches manufactured by him named and described.

Limburg clocks and their makers is a unique standard and essential for collectors, retaurators and anyone interested in watches. In addition, Limburg clocks and their makers interesting for those who is interested for the socio-historical background of the old (clockmaker) craft, folklorists and genealogists.

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