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"Les Heures De L'Amour Hours Of Love Die Stunden Der Liebe" CARRERA, R.
$150
CARRERA, R.
[143] pp.
Scriptar SA
10 5/8" x 8 1/8"
Illustrated throughout with color photos and black-and-white artwork. A history of erotic timepieces, primarily of the 18th and 19th centuries. Includes a section of technical descriptions with b/w illustrations, followed by examples in color. Chapters on the history of horological automata; erotic watches, signs of their time; art styles; museums and collections; enameled watches; watches with enameled automata; watches with engraved automata; engraved watches; curiosities; snuff boxes.