{"product_id":"star-watch-case-company-the-baumgartner-collection-1904-1931-hardcover","title":"Star Watch Case Company, The Baumgartner Collection, 1904-1931 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian T. Pittman\u003c\/b\u003e (Compiled by), \u003cb\u003eFriedrich A. Baumgartner\u003c\/b\u003e (Artist), \u003cb\u003eElizabeth K. Craven\u003c\/b\u003e (Designed by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis first edition of the \u003cem\u003eBaumgartner Collection\u003c\/em\u003e, presented in full color, comprehensively catalogs Friedrich Alexander Baumgartner's pocket watch case engraving designs from his 27-year tenure as a senior member of the Star Watch Case Company's Engraving Department (1904-1931). The compilation features 3,474 watch case etching designs, offering a unique glimpse into Star Watch's case offerings and Baumgartner's drawing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection has been carefully organized and indexed to serve as a valuable resource for enthusiasts, serious collectors, researchers, historians, and horologists-anyone seeking a deeper appreciation for the intricacy and craftsmanship of watch case design. It includes two indices: one that categorizes designs by theme (e.g., birds, botanical, cabins, eagles, elk and deer, dogs, women), period (e.g., Renaissance), case shape (e.g., pentagon, octagon, cushion), production year, and other groups; and another that lists all cases in the collection with transcribed notes for designs, when available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume is an important tool for horological research on Star Watch cases that further secures Baumgartner's reputation as a distinguished American watch case artist and engraver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEditorial Reviews: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mr. Pittman's compilation is a remarkable tribute to the genius of Friedrich Baumgartner, whose designs for the Star Watch Case Company are distinguished by their artistry and craftsmanship. This book meticulously preserves and presents thousands of Baumgartner's creations, offering collectors and historians an invaluable window into his legacy. Beautifully indexed and thoughtfully arranged, it stands as the definitive resource on Baumgartner's contributions to the art of watch case design and the history of American watchmaking.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eNathan Moore\u003c\/strong\u003e, historian of American horology and creator of the Pocket Watch Database\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 338\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53049988710624,"sku":"9781087953045","price":140.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/5ugHIjiH069781087953045.webp?v=1781321745","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/star-watch-case-company-the-baumgartner-collection-1904-1931-hardcover","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}