109 Ephraim Chambers & Abraham Rees – Set of 2 Scientific Plates – Horology: Clocks and Clock-Work Mechanisms – Engravings from Cyclopaedia (1786)
This original set of two 18th-century engravings illustrates various mechanical components and clock designs from the field of horology. Published as part of Cyclopaedia: or, An Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences by Ephraim Chambers and Abraham Rees, these plates are titled "Horology. Tab. III" and "Horology: Clock-Work". The diagrams feature intricate gear assemblies, escapements, dials, and pendulum systems, reflecting the advanced craftsmanship and theoretical precision in clock-making during the Enlightenment. These engravings served as essential visual aids in the encyclopedic explanation of timekeeping technologies.
Ephraim Chambers (c.1680–1740) was an English writer and encyclopaedist whose Cyclopaedia (1728) laid the foundation for later reference works, including the French Encyclopédie. Abraham Rees (1743–1825), a Welsh clergyman and scholar, expanded Chambers’ original work into a far larger scientific and technical compendium, known as Rees’s Cyclopaedia, published between 1778 and 1820. Their collaborative legacy profoundly shaped encyclopedic publishing in Britain.
Artist or Maker:
Ephraim Chambers & Abraham Rees
Dimensions:
42 cm x 26 cm
Medium:
Engravings
Date:
1786
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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