Star Watch Case Company, The Baumgartner Collection, 1904-1931

Brian T Pittman, Friedrich A Baumgartner, Elizabeth K Craven

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IngramSpark
29 April 2023

History of the Americas; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Antique clocks, watches, musical boxes & automata; Antiques & collectables: pictures, prints & maps

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The definitive portfolio of Friedrich Alexander Baumgartner, a renowned watch case designer and engraver at the Star Watch Case Company, is presented in The Baumgartner Collection. Baumgartner is one of the few recognized American watch case designers of the early 20th century. Having worked at the Watch Case for 27 years, from 1904 to 1931, he is remembered as a key figure in their engraving department.

This extensive record showcases over 370 elegant sketches and a total of 3,474 designs, offering a captivating glimpse into Baumgartner's works from the early 1900s. The collection is meticulously organized, indexed, and searchable, making it a valuable resource for those researching, appreciating, and preserving early American pocket watch cases. The Baumgartner Collection will appeal to both casual admirers of watch cases and passionate collectors, as well as researchers, historians, and practicing horologists who will gain a newfound admiration for the planning, design, and expertise behind watch case creations.

With its significance as a horological research tool, this volume ensures that Baumgartner's artistic legacy as a remarkable American watch case designer and engraver is firmly established.

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Designed by: Elizabeth K Craven
Compiled by: Brian T Pittman
Other: Friedrich A Baumgartner
Imprint: IngramSpark
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 1.030kg
ISBN: 9781087953045
ISBN 10: 1087953049
Pages: 338
Publication Date: 29 April 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active