Document Details A monochrome postcard (dated WAR 1945) with a reproduction of an engraving of the clock, with a short discripive caption in English:
Number of documents found: 6
- Title: Barkus Escapement Course
- Author: Homer A. Barkus
- Publisher: The author, York Pa
Keywords: textbook escapement
Other Keywords: Barkus
Language: ENG
Notes: mimeographed, course notes for course in escapement adjustment, includes four lessons and final examination
Edition: 1949 -- Copyright: 1949
Kind: Book
Type: Watch (general)
Geographic area: USA
Topic: EscapmentScience
Organization: School
Pages: 36 -- Height in cm: 27
Print Status: 2 (1 means in print - 2 means out of print)
BHM No: 4781- Title: Know the Escapement
- Author: Homer A. Barkus, Russel E. Tanner
- Publisher: Neyenesch
Keywords: adjust escapement
Other Keywords: pin lever
Language: ENG
Notes: escapement theory and escapemnt adjustments
Edition: 1943 First Edition -- Copyright: 1943
Kind: Book
Type: Watch (general)
Geographic area: USA
Topic: EscapmentScie
Organization: NA/other
Pages: 93 -- Height in cm: 19
Print Status: 2 (1 means in print - 2 means out of print)
BHM No: 1040- Title: Know the Escapement
SubTitle: [Fith new and completly Revised and Extended Edition]- Author: Homer A. Barkus
- Publisher: Barkus Horological Labratories, San DIego
Keywords: textbook escapement anchor/lever basic technical practical
Language: ENG
Notes: A popular introduction to the geometry of the lever escapement and its adjustments, also used as a textbook, and as a manual for the large scale trial/manipulation escape models marketed by the author. Numerous illustrations.
Edition: 1948, 5th revised and extended edition -- Copyright: 1943
Kind: Book
Type: Watch (general)
Geographic area: USA
Topic: EscapmentScie
Organization: NA/other
Pages: 150 -- Height in cm: 19
Print Status: 2 (1 means in print - 2 means out of print)
Entered By: FMM
BHM No: 11063- Title: Oiling the Watch
SubTitle: A comprehensive treatise on the practical oiling of the watch, together with information on various oilers- Author: Homer A. Barkus, Jura - Trois Lacs - Drei-Seenland
- Publisher: Barkus Horological Labratories, San DIego, Jura - Trois Lacs - Drei-Seen Land
Keywords: lubrication/friction practical
Other Keywords: oiling oil
Language: ENG
Notes: A textbook for horological students on oiling a watch, illustrated
Edition: 1948, ist edition -- Copyright: 1948
Kind: Book
Type: Watch (general)
Geographic area: USA
Topic: Lubrication
Organization: School
Pages: 49 -- Height in cm: 19
Print Status: 2 (1 means in print - 2 means out of print)
Entered By: FMM
BHM No: 11066- Title: Proper Use of the Watchmaker's Graver
- Author: Homer A. Barkus
- Publisher: Horology unlimited
Keywords: tool make craft
Other Keywords: graver
Language: ENG
Notes: how to ? use a graver
Edition: 1960s facsilile reprint -- Copyright: 1947
Kind: Book
Type: Watch (general)
Geographic area: USA
Topic: Metallurgy
Organization: NA/other
Pages: 48 -- Height in cm: 17
Print Status: 2 (1 means in print - 2 means out of print)
BHM No: 918- Title: Proper Use of the Watchmaker's Graver [First edition]
SubTitle: A compehensive treatise on the use of the watchmaker's hand turning graver. With hints on the slide rest application.- Author: Homer A. Barkus
- Publisher: Barkus Horological Labratories, San DIego
Keywords: textbook lathe practical how-to
Other Keywords: graver
Language: ENG
Notes: Textbook with instructions (illustrated) on how to use a handheld graver with a lathe in watch repair applications.
Edition: 1947 -- Copyright: 1947
Kind: Book
Type: Watch (general)
Geographic area: USA
Topic: Machine
Organization: School
Pages: 39 -- Height in cm: 18
Print Status: 2 (1 means in print - 2 means out of print)
Entered By: FMM
BHM No: 11067 - Publisher: The author, York Pa
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