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 Ref: 1060 ARTS ET METIERS : CATALOGUE HORLOGERIE   £75.00 
330pp Illus OP l949 Very hard to find copies A fabulous collection - sundials, clocks, watches, tools, spheres many illustrated, technical detail discussed - often with diagram of important detail, acquisition dates and so on Helpful bibliography. Price is reduced to reflect that the front cover is lightly detached from the spine. But the binding is sound. 
 Ref: 41 AUBERT D : MONTRES ET HORLOGERS EXCEPTIONNELS DE LA VALLEE DE JOUX : VOL 1   £50.00 
208pp Illus l993 Detailed social history of watchmaking in this particular area of Switzerland through to the present century - naturally the various technical innovations and achievements have not escaped detailed mention. 
 Ref: 1185 AUGARDE J D : LES OUVRIERS DU TEMPS LA PENDULE A PARIS   £150.00 
250pp Illus 1996 History of clockmakers in Paris from Louis XIV to Napoleon 1 together with the cabinet makers, bronze workers, carvers, gilders, enamellers, etc. 460 biographies, essential reference work - completely new study. 
 Ref: 3384 BACHELIN A : L'HORLOGERIE NEUCHATELOISE AVEC DEUX HELIOGRAVURES DE MAX GIRARDET   £120.00 
222pp OP 1888 A very rare book, originally in softcover but very sympathetically rebound in hardback retaining original covers. Describes the development of horology and work of JeanRichard, Jacquet-Droz, Berthoud, Breguet, Perrelet, Houriet, Grandjean, Favre-Bulle, Perret, Nardin, Guinard, Ingold. Also contains significant chapter on electric clocks. 
 Ref: 49 BAILLOD G : LA MESURE DU TEMPS   £20.00 
156pp OP l979 Excellent close up colour illustrations of specific detail of decoration or technical feature. Mainly watches. 
 Ref: 2015 BALVAY L C : EVOLUTION DE L HORLOGERIE   £30.00 
125pp Illus OP 1968 Includes section on electric clocks - Fery etc. 
 Ref: 72 BARRACCA J NEGRETTI G NENCINI F : D'ORO VOL 2   £75.00 
+200pp OP 1988 Illus throughout black/white/colour. Over 500 examples Good informative general survey providing good insight finto potential collecting areas. 
 Ref: 3256 BAUER E : ELECTROMAGNETISME HIER ET AUHOURD HUI   £15.00 
348pp Dia SC 1949 Excellent scholarly discourse Signed by author. French text 
 Ref: 1173 BEDAT A : UNE REGION UNE PASSION : L HORLOGERIE - UNE ENTERPRISE LONGINES   £68.00 
225pp Illus 1992 Basically a good study of the history and technical achievements of Longines with interesting appendix on Swiss watch production, figures, exports. 
 Ref: 86 BELMONT HL : LA MONTRE METHODES/OUTILLAGES DE FABRICATION DU XVI/XIX SCIECLE   £75.00 
200pp Illus Hardback edition OP l991 Important publication on watchmaking tools and their usage - covers wide range - French, German, Swiss, English examples. 
 Ref: 87 BELMONT HL : LA MONTRE METHODES/OUTILLAGES DE FABRICATION DU XVI/XIX SCIECLE   £60.00 
200pp Illus SC edition OP l991 Important publication on watchmaking tools and their usage - covers wide range - French, German, Swiss, English examples. 
 Ref: 2016 BELMONT HL : L'ECHAPPEMENT A CYLINDRE 1720-1950   £50.00 
328pp Illus OP No 13 of limited edition (300 numbered copies) 1984. An important record of the making of these escapements - methods, tools used thoroughly described, slight scuff to a corner. 
 Ref: 85 BELMONT HL : LA BULLE CLOCK HORLOGERIE ELECTRIQUE   £30.00 
153pp Illus SC OP l990 reprint No doubt about it THE book on the subject - contains reprints of original patents, detailed comprehensive repair manual, original catalogues etc. French text.  
 Ref: 97 BERNER GA : LES MECHANISMES ET ORGANES MOTEURS DE LA MONTRE   £15.00 
123pp Dia OP 2nd ed l922 
 Ref: 94 BERNER GA : DICTIONNAIRE PROFESSIONNEL ILLUSTRE DE L HORLOGERIE 2002   £140.00 
Over 1300pp Diagrams Single volume combines main and supplement 2002 reprint French/German/English/Spanish horological terminology covering tools, materials, parts, procedures etc 4790 entries Invaluable in so far as each entry fully describes the item and its function 
 Ref: 107 BERTHOUD F : HORLOGER MECANICIEN DU ROI ET DE LA MARINE 1727-1807   £125.00 
340pp Well illus OP 1984 What a fantastic biography accompanied by details of many of his clocks. Each chapter written by well known horologists - Cardinal, Augarde, Turner, Sabrier. 
 Ref: 3189 BESANCON : TECHNIQUE HORLOGERIE   £10.00 
33pp Illus SC OP 1949 Number 3 Features various articles, including related to Leroy Clock. 
 Ref: 112 BEYER : BEYER MUSEUM OF TIME MEASUREMENT IN ZURICH   £15.00 
95pp 1982 book on the museum with superb colour illustrations. 
 Ref: 3385 BONHOTE D : AU TEMPS DES BOITES A MUSIQUE   £15.00 
175pp Illus OP c1980 Coming complete with its own 45rpm disc this must be a collectors item now, albeit providing an interesting general overview of the use of music in music boxes and automata. 
 Ref: 162 BRUSA G : L'ARTE DELL OROLOGERIA IN EUROPA   £140.00 
491pp Lavishly illus OP l978 Important reference work on early European horology. Former writings have been taken and reassessed in the light of subsequent researches Illustrations numerous and each highly informative. 
 Ref: 3504 BULLETIN : BULLETIN DE L'HORLOGERIE-BIJOUTERIE ET ORFEVRERIE ( BULLETIN MENSUEL)   £20.00 
45 copies of this relaunched monthly publication, and its predecessor Bulletin Mensual from the period 1904 to 1909, including the all important first edition of volume 1 from 1907. Provides helpful contemporaneous articles and advertisements from the period. Plenty of informative fireside reading. 
 Ref: 175 CARDINAL C : LA REVOLUTION DANS LA MESURE DU TEMPS   £45.00 
128pp Illus c/b/w l989 Important exhibition catalogue demonstrating the changes made in calendar during the revolution in France and watches and clocks designed to comply with decimal time. 
 Ref: 176 CARDINAL C : LA MONTRE DES ORIGINS AU XIXe SIECLE   £27.50 
237pp l80 illus mainly colour l986 Follows development of watches in Europe from 1500 to l900 covers social/economical/technique and decoration aspects. Author past curator of Paris museum. 
 Ref: 1695 CARDINAL C : SPLENDEURS DE L EMAIL MONTRES DU XVI AU XX SIECLE   £15.00 
83pp Illus (colour) SC l999 An above average catalogue to a more than above average recent exhibition of enamel watches and clocks held at Chaux de Fonds. 
 Ref: 177 CARDINAL C : LES MONTRES DU MUSEE DU LOUVRE   £20.00 
260pp Illus OP l984 Vol 1 Large detailed catalogue Oliver Collection of watches displayed in the Louvre (Paris) prefaced by general notes. Greatly enhances visit to the Louvre alternatively provides fireside chair knowledge. 
 Ref: 199 CAUDINE A : LA GRANDE HORLOGE (Comtoise clocks)   £90.00 
272pp Illus OP 1992 Fantastic value - numerous colour photographs. A restorer's dream reference work on the casework of a French Comtoise clock - close ups of design of veneer, shape, colour, dials etc. Although text is in French the most limited knolwedge of the language will enable the value to be gained from the book. 
 Ref: 212 CHAPIRO A : JEAN ANTIONE LEPINE HORLOGER 1720-1814   £90.00 
277pp OP 1988 Definitive work on the watches made by this significant maker by authoritative writer. French text only. 
 Ref: 2789 CHAPUIS A : LE GRAND FREDERIC ET SES HORLOGES   £90.00 
97pp Illus SC 1938 Not so common as some other titles by same author - excellent resume and discussion. 
 Ref: 1280 CHAPUIS A : HISTOIRE DE LA BOITE A MUSIQUE ET DE LA MUSIQUE MECANIQUE   £150.00 
319pp Illus OP 1955 Comprehensive informative contents well presented - tipped in illus. 
 Ref: 215 CHAPUIS A : DE HOROLOGIIS IN ARTE   £65.00 
154pp Illus OP l954 Compilation of illustrations depicting domestic scenes including clocks and watches in the composition. As each is contemporary to the time of painting/engraving these provide important documentation for research. 
 Ref: 1279 CHAPUIS A : LA MONTRE CHINOISE   £275.00 
272pp Illus OP Extremely rare edition with original illustrated paper cover (slightly frayed). Carries inscription by Chapuis collaborator Gustave Loup to Maurice Paccard dated December. Full and complete account of the styles and features demonstrated in watches made for the Chinese market as well as details of firms ( Bovet etc) who made them. Would be nice to sell for more, but priced sensibly! 
 Ref: 218 CHAPUIS A : GRANDS ARTISANS DE LA CHRONOMETRIE   £190.00 
278pp Illus OP l958 History of horological craft at Le Locle - covers both the individual craftsmen and their work. Limited edition. Virtually a mint copy. 
 Ref: 1091 CHAPUIS A : L'HORLOGERIE UNE TRADITION HELVETIQUE   £55.00 
325pp illus OP 1948 Compilation of serious studies on balances, early watches, etc plus chapter by Guye on electric clocks (Hipp Zenith and other Swiss examples etc). 
 Ref: 214 CHAPUIS A : BREGUET PENDANT LA REVOLUTION FRANCAISE   £120.00 
120pp Illus OP l953 A rare book. Through account of Breguet's life and work during this politically difficult period while in Paris, England and Switzerland. 
 Ref: 2974 CHAPUIS A DROZ E : LES AUTOMATES DANS LES OEUVRES D'IMAGINATION   £50.00 
270pp OP l946 Another popular title, even including a chapter on automates & politics! 
 Ref: 2788 CHAPUIS A DROZ E : LES AUTOMATES   £150.00 
408pp Nearly 500 illus - some colour OP l949 Standard reference book. Covers both historical and technology aspects of subject. Covers everything from large automata to singing birds, views of workings of automata movements. 
 Ref: 3510 CHAPUIS A DROZ E : LES AUTOMATES   £120.00 
408pp Nearly 500 illus - some colour OP l949 Standard reference book. Covers both historical and technology aspects of subject. Covers everything from large automata to singing birds, views of workings of automata movements. No dj on this copy. 
 Ref: 223 CHAVIGNY R : LES BROCOT - UNE DYNASTIE D'HORLOGERS   £30.00 
228pp Illus OP l991 Now you can all brush the dust off your dictionaries and resolve by whom and when the Brocot escapement was actually invented! 
 Ref: 690 CHAYETTE & CHEVAL : HORLOGERIE A DIVERS AMATEURS COLLECTION MAURICE FRONTEAU 16 /06 05   £5.00 
Depicts a comprehensive range of pocket, and wristwatches, mantel and carriage clocks. 
 Ref: 1244 CHEVENARD P : NOUVEAUX ALLIAGES DU TYPE ELINVAR POUR SPIRAUX DE CHRONOMETERS   £35.00 
59pp Dia SC OP Limited numbered ed 1938. Significant contents for those interested in balance springs especially chronometers. 
 Ref: 1719 CHRONATOME : DE L'HORLOGERIE ELECTRIQUE A L'ELECTRONIQUE   £20.00 
56pp Illus SC OP l978 Includes views of movements - one or two small examples not found in other books - clocks and watches. 
 Ref: 1861 CUCHET ALBARET E : AU TIC TAC DES MONTRES A CLEF   £95.00 
252pp Illus SC OP 1950 Basically relates to the Tavan 'cabinotier' 1750-1850 - an important watchmaking dynasty. Relates the family history and their work including as eminent makers of watches chronometers and development of escapements. Paul Tavan was a poet as well as a horologist- some poems included. As always ... priced fairly. 
 Ref: 3183 DE COULON P : LES EBAUCHES   £30.00 
200pp SC OP 1951 Rough cut pages, Describes development and history of watch manufacture. French text. 
 Ref: 291 DEFOSSEZ L : LES SAVANTS DU XVII SIECLE ET LA MEASURE DU TEMPS   £55.00 
341pp Illus OP 1946 Covers work of Galileo Hooke Sully etc - an exciting period in the world of science in general with many significant advances made in the search for precision timekeepers. Wish my French was better! 
 Ref: 293 DEGALLIER E : LE RESSORT DE MONTRE   £20.00 
23pp SC OP 1918 Technical details including dimensions, two tables of helpful calculations PLUS 2nd edition 1930 Tables des Ressorts-Moteurs. 
 Ref: 1486 DEGALLIER E : EVALUATION DE LA QUALITE D' UNE MONTRE   £10.00 
55pp Illus SC OP l922 Technical data and discussion on balances and balance spring. 
 Ref: 3551 DEGALLIER E : TABLES DES MOTEURS: LE BALANCIER ET LE RESSORT- MOTEUR   £10.00 
28pp Illus Dia SC OP 1928 Provides the answers for calculation of diameter of balance wheels. 
 Ref: 1651 DEVELLE E : LES HORLOGERS BLESOIS AU XVI ET AU XVII SIECLE   £250.00 
500pp SC OP 1978 3rd ed in traditional cream paper covers. The major historical work on the clocks, watches and enamel cases etc for which this town was noted. Illustrated with examples from major French museums as well as at South Kensington!  
 Ref: 3216 DITISHEIM P : HUYGENS ET L'HORLOGERIE 1629 -1929   £20.00 
16pp Illus SC OP 1929 Good study with many interesting illustrations, and line drawings of movements Huygens and Turret. 
 Ref: 2245 DITISHEIM P : LE PROGRES DU REGLAGE DES CHRONOMETRES ET DES MONTRES   £40.00 
13pp Illus SC OP 1925 Good study with many interesting illustrations of testing at Chaux de Fonds, balances etc. 
 Ref: 1876 DUBOIS P : COLLECTION ARCHEOLOGIQUE SOLTYKOFF - HORLOGERIE   £95.00 
214pp Illus SC OP l858 Some sundials but mainly clocks watches of the 16th/17th century. One of the earliest private collections now well dispersed. Obviously some rare and important examples. This copy is in need of loving care - dirty dusty detached cover, spine split.. but is over 150year old soft cover! 
 Ref: 3179 ECOLE PRATIQUE D HOROLGERIE : HORLOGES COMTOISES COURS   £60.00 
c50pp SC OP 1950's? Detailed full page illustrations and drawings to support maintenance of Comtoise clocks. 
 Ref: 3209 FAVRE-BULLE : LE CALIBRE DE MONTRE   £35.00 
55pp SC OP 1920 A near perfect condition copy of this much sought after work; Includes fold out drawings and even an original errata sheet. 
 Ref: 2532 FLUHMANN V, BUGNON A : OUTILS D'ETAMPAGE ET D'EMBOUTISSAGE   £20.00 
129pp Figs OP ?1930s Manual from Ecoles de Mecanique et d'Electricite Detailed account of machinery and methods of manufacturing (stamping) watch parts. 
 Ref: 2560 FORRER M et alia : L' AVENTURE DE LA MONTRE A QUARTZ   £50.00 
442pp Illus 2002 Recounts the research carried out by Swiss watch industry since 1960s by Swiss Horological Centre - obviously rich source of information on quartz electronic/quartz etc Packed with detailed technical information - do need to read French. 
 Ref: 369 FRANCILLON D : HISTOIRE DE LA FABRIQUE DES LONGINES/ le 75e ANNIVERSAIRE DES LONGINES   £145.00 
202pp Illus protected by tissue OP l947. SC Slip cased with companion item. Includes essay on Agassiz ex libris National Physical Laboratory. 
 Ref: 391 GELIS E : L'HORLOGERIE ANCIENNE - HISTOIRE, DECOR et TECHNIQUE   £80.00 
254pp Well illus 1950 OP Limited ed l949 Important contents for watch collectors. Unique for reproduced pages from pattern books for enamel watch cases, hands cocks etc. 
 Ref: 418 GRAUPMANN E : LE FINISSAGE DE LA BOITE DE MONTRE   £12.00 
20pp Illus Limited reprint (50 copies only) of 1910 original S/C OP l989. Written for the trade and quite informative manual for anyone working on the repair etc. of watch cases. Shows tools, techniques etc. 
 Ref: 433 GSCHWIND Dr E : GENEVA WATCHES 1630-1720   £30.00 
60pp Excellent colour illus SC OP l978 Catalogue of yet another remarkable collection enamel and form watches probably the like of which will never be repeated. English/French/German text. 
 Ref: 432 GSCHWIND Dr E : STACKFREED 1540-1640   £30.00 
50pp Excellent colour illus SC OP 1979 Catalogue of a remarkable collection of early watches. English/French/German text. 
 Ref: 1720 GUILLAUME CE : L'INVAR ET L'ELINVAR   £20.00 
48pp Figs OP 1974 reprint of original 1922 lecture given at Conference Bobel followed by a thorough biography of Guillaume and bibliography of his works. 
 Ref: 3201 GUYOT E : DICTIONNAIRE DES TERMES UTILISES DANS LA MESURE DU TEMPS   £15.00 
124pp some Dia SC OP 1953 Handy pocket size publication. 
 Ref: 1759 GUYOT E : HISTOIRE DE LA DETERMINATION DES LONGITUDES   £50.00 
254pp Illus SC OP l955 Discusses various methods including Harrison Berthoud chronometers, methods of compensation, work of Neuchatel Observatory, electric telegraph etc Much to broaden the minds of horologists! 
 Ref: 1675 HAVARD H : L'ORFEVRERIE   £15.00 
170pp Illus OP nd ?early 1900s General design/proportions discussed and illus, method making a vase from the flat followed by resume of French silver working. Pictorial covers gilt illus of workman at bench. 
 Ref: 2796 HENRY C : HUYGENS ET ROBERVAL DOCUMENTS NOUVEAUX   £50.00 
44pp SC 1880 Uncut pages. Interesting additional content to previous published works and proving to be a sought after title. 
 Ref: 486 HILLMANN B : LA MONTRE BRACELET   £10.00 
66pp Dia SC OP l926 Construction and repair of wristwatches.( French language) 
 Ref: 3158 HILLMANN B : LA MONTRE CYLINDRE   £15.00 
79pp Dia SC OP l931 Construction and repair of cylinder watches.(French language). 
 Ref: 2975 JACOT C E : ETUDE PRATIQUE DES ENGRENAGES   £10.00 
16pp OP 1867 Includes the often missing large folding plate, which has some foxing, as well of course as the detailed information necessary to assist with ensuring meshing of the movements. 
 Ref: 541 JANVIER A : RECUEIL DE MACHINES COMPOSEES ET EXECUTEES   £40.00 
40pp plus plates SC boxed l995 reprint of l827 original. Details and engravings of three complicated Janvier clocks - astronomical etc. 
 Ref: 65 JAQUET E, GIBERTINI D : LA REPARATION DES PENDULES   £30.00 
332pp Illus OP 2nd ed 1948. Authors Director/tutor at Geneva School Horology. Repair and restoration Paris, Morbier, Neuchatel movements. Good technical detail. 
 Ref: 3184 JEANMAIRE H : ANDRE CHARLES BOULLE - esbeniste et marqueteur ordinaire du Roy   £25.00 
207pp Col Illus OP Limited numbered copy, cloth covered and embossed binding. Details and describes many examples of his work. French text 
 Ref: 3178 JOUANNIC J : LA MONTRE QUARTZ   £15.00 
236pp Illus SC OP 1981 Covers history and maintenance of quartz watches. 
 Ref: 555 KAHLERT H : BIBLIOGRAPHIE ZUR SCHWARZWALDER   £15.00 
117pp Illus SC OP 1984 1800 through to 1950 Most important listing of literature relating to Black Forest Clocks. 
 Ref: 3203 KREUTTER & CIE : ALBUM OF FOURNITURES D'HOROLGERIE, DE PENDULES, REVIELS ET BOITES A MUSIQUE   £45.00 
136pp OP c1930's? Company catalogue populated with a lavish display of pocket watch parts, and principally horological tools of the period. Page 99/100 partly missing so priced accordingly. 
 Ref: 2832 LALANDE J : JOURNAL D' UN VOYAGE EN ANGLETERRE 1763   £50.00 
116pp 1980 reprint of 1763 original Excellent contemporary view of social life in England at this date- includes references to John Harrison SOLD WITH publishers mock up copy. These have blank pages but fully bound with dust jacket in order to a provide precise image of final publication - interesting combination. 
 Ref: 594 LECOULTRE F : A GUIDE TO COMPLICATED WATCHES   £35.00 
216pp Figs 2004 3rd ed Thorough technical exposition if working at the bench - repeaters, chronographs, perpetual calendars etc French Text edition also available: Les Montres Compliquees 
 Ref: 2071 LENORMAND LS JANVIER , MAGNIER D : NOUVEAU MANUEL COMPLET DE L'HORLOGER   £120.00 
464pp plus fd plates OP 1977 reprint (limited 500 copies) although described as the 4th ed (1863) of Lenormand's earlier work this book contains completely different material to previous editions. Discusses tools, escapements, compensation oils through to a little on Froment's electric clock 
 Ref: 2311 LENORMAND LS, JANVIER, MAGNIER D : MANUELS-RORET DE L' HORLOGER   £300.00 
336pp plus fd plates OP Leather rebind of 1st ed 1830 Discusses the making of watches and clocks and obviously the contemporary remarks provide illuminating reading! 
 Ref: 2666 L'EPEE SA : HOUR LAVIGNE   £25.00 
96pp Illus throughout 1996 catalogue of full range of decorative and complicated models - many with astronomical features,shelf clocks, carriage clocks etc. Will be important reference work for future collectors. 
 Ref: 1037 LEROY P : COLLECTION LEON LEROY   £17.50 
116pp Illus 1982 OP Bound catalogue of important auction of watch movements, engravings of horologists (illus), books and manuscripts. Estimated and realised prices shown. Useful bibliographical reference - essential to anyone engaged in research. 
 Ref: 2236 LES JURGENSEN : UNE DYNASTIE DE GRANDS HORLOGERS   £25.00 
54pp Illus SC OP 1974 Published to coinicide with exhibition - good views of watch movements as well as general history. 
 Ref: 2207 LOISEAU L et alia : L' EXPOSITION LES CHEFS D'OEUVRE DE L'HORLOGERIE   £100.00 
380pp Illus SC OP 1949 17 lectures as presented at conference by significant horologists of the day - Chapuis, Leroy, Auricoste - professors from the major museums. Wide variety of clocks, watches discussed in detail both historical and technical aspects. A very rare item and important horological publication. Weiss bookplate. Paper covers untidy. 
 Ref: 3187 MAGRON E : LE CHRONOGRAPHE ET SES APPLICATIONS PAR CHAPONNIERE   £20.00 
126pp Illus SC OP 1924 Provides a detailed account of the use of chronometer watches, and contemporaneous adverts of the period. 
 Ref: 640 MAINGOT E : LES AUTOMATES   £15.00 
95pp Illus OP l959 Singing birds, figures, pictures etc. Good survey. Covers a bit grubby. 
 Ref: 1512 MATTHEY GA : HORAMATIC MONTRES A REMONTAGE AUTOMATIQUE   £20.00 
100pp Illus SC OP 1978 Limited numbered ed. Covers period 1770-1978 Plenty of technical detail - Many illus of movements Must have been a fascinating exhibition of wrist and pocket watches. 
 Ref: 1488 MATTHEY JP : LE PENDULIER NEUCHATELOIS   £17.50 
60pp Illus SC OP nd ?1950's Explicit repair instructions, in French 
 Ref: 1532 MESNAGE MP : COLLECTIONS D'HORLOGERIE MUSEES DE BESANCON   £17.50 
63pp Illus SC OP l955 Illus Descriptions and illustrations of predominantly watches. 
 Ref: 680 MONTANDON F : LA MONTRE NORMALE   £15.00 
64pp 11 figs Fd pl SC OP l922 Highly technical identification and assembling of standard watch movements of the l920's. 
 Ref: 1546 MONTRES EMAILLEES : DES XVII ET XVIII SIECLES   £10.00 
48pp Illus SC OP 1970 Exhibition held at museum Chaux de Fonds - displays came from the Louvre and other Paris museums. 
 Ref: 3202 MUHE R, VOGEL H : HORLOGES ANCIENNES   £50.00 
306pp Illus OP 1976 An impressive publication, in slip case with content ranging from history of horology through a review of the different European styles, with a little taster of information on each of the many clocks illustrated. 
 Ref: 3227 MUSEE DES ARTS : HORLOGERIE: MUSEE DES ARTS ET METIERS   £150.00 
330pp Illus OP 1949: A stunning reference book referencing the work of Breguet, Earnshaw, Harrison, Huygens, Janvier and 40 others. Ex libris Leonard Weiss. Excellent condition. 
 Ref: 2623 OSTERHAUSEN F VON : PAUL DITISHEIM - CHRONOMETRIER   £65.00 
134pp Illus 2003 Excellent resume of life and work of an eminent Swiss horologist. Although the illustrations are instructive you do require a knowledge of French or German in order to fully enjoy the contents. 
 Ref: 2125 PANICALI R : WATCH DIALS OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION   £30.00 
c70pp plus colour fd pl SC OP 1972 French/English/German text. Fine enamel examples. 
 Ref: 1436 PATRIZZI O : DICTIONNAIRE DES HORLOGERS GENEVOIS   £55.00 
410pp Illus SC l998 Historical overview followed by most thorough listing of makers with traditional biographical details/identifying marks etc Well worth waiting for. 
 Ref: 2972 PERGESOL JE : NOUVEAU MANUEL COMPLET DE L'HORLOGER RHABILLEUR   £25.00 
230pp 1977 Facsimile reprint of a title first published in 1907. A detailed work describing predominantly repair of watches. An as new copy save for address label of previous owner. 
 Ref: 3181 PERREGAUX C & GUILLAUME : LES ECOLES PROFESSIONELLES DE FRANCE: NOTES DE VOYAGE   £37.50 
60pp SC OP 1912 A scarce title providing an illustrative insight and account of the industrial schools of France e.g.. St. Etienne, Voiron, Grenoble. 
 Ref: 773 PLANCHON M : L'HORLOGE SON HISTOIRE RETROSPECTIVE, PITTORESQUE   £55.00 
232pp Illus SC OP 1923 Sponsored by Zenith Watch Co Binding loose - would justify and appreciate a rebind Spine repaired. One of few sources of reference on Japanese and Chinese clocks. 
 Ref: 2813 PRASTEAU J : LES AUTOMATES   £25.00 
188pp Illus 1968 Broad selection of illustrations - non technical - but covers some examples normally not included in the classic reference works. 
 Ref: 2815 RAPPORT : A LA SOCIETE INTERCANTON DES INDUSTRIES EU JURA SUR LA FABRICATION DE L'HORLOGERIE 1876   £55.00 
120pp plus 8 plates 1992 facsimile reprint of original report made by Jacques David who visited the USA factories in 1867 in order to assess their methods of manufacture for Longines. Beautifully written in copperplate hand writing and finely drawn plates. 
 Ref: 3439 RAUSSER F, BONHOTE D, BAUD F : AU TEMPS DES BOITES A MUSIQUE   £17.50 
176pp Illus A well illustrated history of the development of music box with featured examples from 18th and 19th century, musical and animated. 
 Ref: 2169 RODANET AH : L' HORLOGERIE ASTRONOMIQUE ET CIVILE 1886-1887   £75.00 
206pp OP 1887 Collected discourses given by author over these two years on the use and progress of the art and craft of horology to chambers of commerce, horological academic establishments etc. Includes some technical discussion on escapements, compensated pendulums etc. 
 Ref: 838 ROMAIN A : NOUVEAU MANUEL COMPLET FABRICANT DE VERNIS   £30.00 
521pp Figs OP 1977 reprint limited 500 copies obviously especially relevant to French furniture restoration. 
 Ref: 3455 SABRIER JC : LE GUIDARGUS DE L'HORLOGERIE DE COLLECTION   £50.00 
445pp Illus OP 1982 The book describes a fantastic collection on display 1980-1982 with sections on 17th and 18th century watches, sonnerie, chronograph, astronomical pocket watches, japonese, novelle watches and regulators.  
 Ref: 3608 SALOMONS Sir DL : BREGUET 1747-1823   £200.00 
330pp Illus OP French edition 1923 Linen bound, a tidy copy. Author describes in detail his own fabulous collection as well as some background history on Breguet and his work. Rewarding to find a copy with all the protective tissues over the plates in tact. 
 Ref: 2153 SANDOZ C : LES HORLOGES ET LES MAITRES HORLOGEURS A BESANCON XV SIECLE   £40.00 
88pp Illus SC OP 1978 limited (200 copies) reprint of 1905 original. Examples of the clocks made - less on the makers themselves. 
 Ref: 3382 SANDOZ C : COLLECTION DE MONTRES ET AUTOMATES: MAURICE ET EDOUARD SANDOZ   £40.00 
200pp Illus SC OP Numbered limited edition. Forward by Gabriel Jacot this unusaul find describes and illustrates in colour a vast collection of ornate pocket watches and other timepieces with elements of automata, amassed by Sandoz. 
 Ref: 1736 SCHILD FRERES & CO ETA : EBAUCHES DE QUALITE   £15.00 
32pp Illus OP SC Materials for wristwatch ebauches. Few interesting views of workshops Some idiot has been at pages with his scissors but still valuable reading. 
 Ref: 1813 SCHULTZ W : L'HORLOGER A L' ETABLI   £30.00 
550pp 396 fig 11th ed Provides an interesting ephemeral presentation as well as good practical content. 
 Ref: 2919 TARDY : LA PENDULE FRANCAISE DES ORIGINES A NOS JOURS   £300.00 
498pp Illus OP The titles are available as a pair. Parts 1 & 2 subtitled "De l'Horloge Gothique a la pendule Louis XV/ Du Louis XVI a nos jours" are bound copies of the first edition, in a red quarter leather binding. Part 3 subtitled "Les Provinces Francaise, Horloges et Pendules Etrangeres" is in soft cover, and as is usual the spine is showing some wear and past repair. Together they comprise THE reference work on French clocks and are priced sensibly to reflect the different bindings and their fair condition so as to allow the purchaser to consider if they would wish to rebind the 3 parts together.  
 Ref: 2932 TARDY : DU GNOMON A LA MONTRE   £210.00 
118pp Illus An important reference work, addressing, topics including waterclocks, sundials, automata, clepsydra, with sections relating to India, China, Iran, Egypt, Greece, Arabia. A good luxury binding, with marbled endpapers, some limited annotation of section of text by previous owner and well known author Mr Beeson. 
 Ref: 1728 TARDY : LES COQS DE MONTRES   £25.00 
26pp 16 plates of watch cocks (660 examples depicted ) from the collection of ME Coinon follows general notes and comments giving an overview of styles found on English and other Continental watches c One of few available sources of information on subject.