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| PLEASE DO NOT BE SHY ! ! If you notice any errors in our cross cataloging or misclassification of our titles please do not be shy about telling us. We will be pleased to hear from you as well as rewarding you with a free horological gift with any order you are placing at the same time ! |
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| PLEASE LOOK IN THE REGIONAL CATALOGUE SECTIONS The individual subject catalogues generally do not include titles with listings of makers names, or the work of a specific maker. These are generally only listed under the Regional catalogue section, which also groups titles related to certain regions; e.g. USA, Germany/Austria. So please remember to look in the Regional sections for the information you seek. If in doubt about any particular title please ask for more information. |
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| PLEASE LOOK IN THE PRACTICAL CATALOGUE SECTIONS The individual subject catalogues generally do not include titles with a mix of manufacturers catalogues of available models, parts and service guides. These are listed under the Practical catalogue section. So please remember to look in the Practical section also as such items include a wealth of historical information to assist identification. If in doubt about any particular title please ask for more information. |
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ALLIX C and BONNERT P : CARRIAGE CLOCKS HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT Ref: 2618 £100.00
| | | 483pp Over 400 pl OP Comprehensive study - essential for the specialist collector. Appendix on trademarks also pertinent to other French movements No reprint imminent and still the best title on the subject. |
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AMERICAN WATCH CO : NEW ORLEANS EXPOSITION 1884-85 Ref: 2253 £10.00
| | | 38pp Illus SC OP 1972 reprint of souvenir catalogue. Interesting articles on exhibitors and their products as well as colourful advertisements. |
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ANDREWES W, ATWOOD S : THE TIME MUSEUM: AN INTRODUCTION Ref: 3472 £10.00
| | | 32pp Illus OP 1983 What a fantastic museum this was. Entry booklet which would have been purchased to provide an overview and illustration of each exhibit as the visitor passed through the 14 areas of exhibits. Great pictures. |
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ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY : THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE OXFORD 2000 CONVENTION Ref: 2949 £10.00
| | | 42pp Illus SC OP 2000 more than just a report of this major gathering of the Society, the booklet includes key articles including a review of clockmaking in Sweden, sundials, comparison of lives of Tompion and Knibb. |
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ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY : ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY JOURNALS: UNBOUND SET: VOL 1 - VOL 25 Ref: 3646 £790.00
| | | Antiquarian Horological Society quarterly publication: Rarely available this run of magazines from the inaugural Volume 1 in 1953 through to Dec 2000 provides an absolutely invaluable reference work. Available unbound there is just one copy which has not made it into the 21st century ( No 5 from Vol 2 Dec1957), but included within the set is a replica bound copy of volume 2.; Vol 6 No 8 from Sep 70 also has a particularly poor dustjacket . Highly sought after and rare to find the early origiinal volumes. |
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ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY : CHRISTIAAN HUYGENS PENDULUM CLOCK Ref: 1531 £15.00
| | | 28pp Illus SC 1956 OP Exceptionally well illus catalogue of Tercentenary Exhibition held at Science Museum in l957. Contemporary adverts a joy in themselves. |
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ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY : COLLECTORS' PIECES CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 2950 £10.00
| | | 100pp Illus SC OP 1964 Marking the tenth anniversary of the Society, the catalogue is crammed with descriptions of 226 exhibits including flicking through the illustrations pieces by Knibb, Breguet, Mudge, and Windmills. |
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ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY : THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION Ref: 2951 £15.00
| | | 86pp Illus SC OP 2003 more than just a report of this major gathering of the Society, the booklet includes key articles including; early enamelled French watches, English 17thc grande sonnerie clockwork, Short history of Dutch clocks and articles relating to Tompion and Hooke. |
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ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY : THE PASSAGE OF TIME Ref: 2944 £5.00
| | | 42pp Illus SC OP 1999 Catalogue of exhibition of Time keeping of the Ages held at the Science Museum in November 1999. Informative and a good array of exhibits including items lent by George Daniels. |
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ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY : HOROLOGICAL MASTERWORKS - ENGLISH 17TH CENTURY CLOCKS FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS Ref: 2616 £65.00
| | | 251pp Illus OP SC 2003 Not only a catalogue but a definitive work on the clocks of this period in its own right The majority of the descriptions have been compiled by Michael Hurst. Fantastic illustrations with views of movements and detail of each clock. |
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ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY : ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY JOURNALS: Individual Journals: Volume 3 - 9 Ref: 3645 £5.00
| | | Various magazines available from this esteemed and highly sought after publication: Current stock includes a range of magazines from Vols 3, 4, 5, 6 7. Priced individually |
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ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY : CONTINENTAL CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 3688 £20.00
| | | 74pp Illus SC OP 1989 Catalogue of an exhibition of around 220 examples of continental clocks and watches by the Northern Section of the AHS |
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ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY : TIME AND PLACE - ENGLISH COUNTRY CLOCKS 1600-1840 Ref: 3498 £30.00
| | | 270pp Illus SC 2006 A welcome addition and high quality publication which is much more than just a catalogue of the exhibition of the same name held from Nov 2006 to April 2007 at Oxford. The illustrations accompanying each of the knowledgable and full descriptions of 68 exhibits are of a very high quality, revealing the finer detail of movements and case design. Also includes a good bibliography of regional makers and list of UK museums with horological exhibits. |
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ANTIQUORUM : EXCEPTIONAL HOROLOGICAL WORKS OF ART: Vol 1 :11/10/03 Ref: 3329 £5.00
| | | Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices, but title is deceptive as its not paintings but highly decorative horological timepieces. |
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ANTIQUORUM : THEMATIC CATALOGUE ON EROTICA - WATCHES, JEWELLERY AND OBJECTS OF VERTU Ref: 2772 £50.00
| | | 250pp Illus Interesting bed time reading! 1997 |
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ASHTON TS : EIGHTEENTH CENTURY INDUSTRIALIST PETER STUBS 1756-1806 Ref: 37 £60.00
| | | 156pp Illus OP l961 reprint of l939 original Excellent business history of the Warrington filemakers with intriguing glimpses of contemporary trade practices. |
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ASPREY & NEILSON : FINE ANTIQUE AND DECORATIVE CLOCKS EXHIBITION Ref: 1170 £40.00
| | | 98pp 98 items described/illus/ b/w/c OP 1975 Price list of items offered for sale Exhibition contained many items (longcase, bracket, skeleton, chronometers, etc.) from private collections ie Major Heathcote |
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ATKINS S E, OVERALL W H : SOME ACCOUNT OF THE COMPANY OF CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 39 £300.00
| | | 346pp Privately printed OP 1881 Historical account of the Company with many extracts from the original manuscripts.ood insight into working practices, apprenticeships, biographical detail of early makers. Essential if your interest lies with the early makers. Ex Bradford free library presented by the Clockmakers Company. |
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BAILLIE GH : GUIDE TO THE MUSEUM OF THE CLOCKMAKERS' COMPANY OF LONDON Ref: 3716 £15.00
| | | 74pp Illus OP 1939 An informative narrative and pictorial guide to the museum, including a helpful index of exhibits by both maker and subject matter. |
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BAILLY C : GOLDEN AGE OF AUTOMATA Ref: 2278 £110.00
| | | 359pp Illus 2003 A fine book and a long overdue reprint packed with historical, technical and restoration of both figures and movements as well as reproduced original catalogues to aid identification of makers. |
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BAKER DS : MORE COLLECTIBLE BELLS - CLASSIC TO CONTEMPORARY Ref: 2355 £20.00
| | | 192pp Illus 1999 Not suitable for the turret clock addicts! These are small bells from hand bells to cow bells to small dog like china figure. Just for fun although they are quite decorative and small - that is to say could be popped in between the clock. |
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BALL R S SIR : THE STORY OF THE HEAVENS Ref: 1477 £50.00
| | | 556pp Illus OP 1891 edition . Beautiful half leather binding, raised bands with gilt, marbled end papers and page edges marbled. Handsome library acquisition and although contents admittedly a little dated therein lies part of the charm. |
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BANDRY A DAY G : THE CLOCKMAKERS OUTCRY Ref: 1788 £100.00
| | | 66pp OP 1991 Limited edition of 80 copies for subscribers. A reprint of the 4th ed 1760 original 'Against the author of the Life and Times of Tristram Shandy'. |
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BARDER RCR : THE GEORGIAN BRACKET CLOCK 1714-1830 Ref: 62 £45.00
| | | 233pp Illus 2001 reprint Overview of clockmaking early 1700s then moves to the zenith in bracket clock design (1760-1800) Discusses movements, dials, casework (including lacquer). Interesting section on the export trade to the East etc. Important reference work. |
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 | BARGAIN BUNDLE : XI Ref: 3667 £55.00
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| The Worlds Greatest Clocks and Watches - Jagger * Clocks and Watches-Willsberger * The Collectors Dictionary of Clocks - Lloyd Costume Jewellery-Gordon; * Some Outstanding Clocks Over 700 years- Lloyd * Clocks-Fleet * In Quest of Clocks-Ullyett * 5000 Jahre Zeit-Messung- Abeler * Watch and Clockmakers of the World- Baillie * Repairing Antique Clocks: A Guide For Amateurs-Smith * Horological Directory:2001-Snelling * Watch and Clock Makers Handbook-Britten * Man is Not Lost/astronomical Navigation-Sadler; * Horizon Book of the Universe-Hatcher; * Star Almanac for Land Surveyors-HMSO * Practical Watch Repairing - De Carle * Mentmore: Works of Art and Silver Vol 2- Sotheby * John Gershon Parkington Collection of Time Measurement Instruments- Meyrick * Guide to English Commercial Statistics 1696-1782 * Ilberts: Celebrated Collection of English and Continetal Clocks; Christie's * Collectors Pieces: Clocks and Watches-AHS |
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| | BARGAIN BUNDLE : GAMMA Ref: 3630 £50.00
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| Weight Driven Chamber Clocks of the Middle Ages and Rennaisance - Edwards; * The Clock Book - Nutting; * Old Clocks for Modern Use - Wenham; * Clocks & Culture 1300-1700-Cipolla * The Development of British Bell Fittings-Jennings * Watch and Clockmakers of the World-Baillie * Chats on Old Silver-Hayden * Ninth Astronomer Royal: Dyson-Wilson * The Worlds Greatest Clocks and Watches - Jagger * Clockwork Man-Wright * Clocks and Watches- Nicholls & Good * Horological Directory 1998- Snelling |
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BARKER D : THE ARTHUR NEGUS GUIDE TO ENGLISH CLOCKS Ref: 98 £10.00
| | | 192pp Illus 1980 OP A good solid introduction and education in the working methods employed in the making of all styles of clocks and the evaluation of the merits of alternattive designs |
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BARRAUD & LUNDS : BARRAUD: ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST circa 1885 Ref: 73 £15.00
| | | 34pp Illus SC l997 reprint Watches - repeaters, chronometers, railway etc few clocks. Limited ed 500 copies Useful primary source. Short history of Barraud & Lunds firm. |
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BARTKY I R : SELLING THE TRUE TIME Ref: 2426 £30.00
| | | 307pp Illus 2002 Studies transition from local to national timekeeping (standard time) - result of serious research on negotiations with governments, contributions made by clockmakers, telegraph technicians, selling of time signals by university astronomer. |
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BASANTA CAMPOS JL : RELOJEROS DES ESPANA DICCIONARIO BIO-BIBLIOGRAFICO Ref: 1525 £17.50
| | | 153pp SC OP 1972 Compact listing of Spanish makers. |
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BASSERMANN JORDAN E BERTELE H : THE BOOK OF OLD CLOCKS/WATCHES Ref: 76 £35.00
| | | 522pp Illus OP l969 Excellent bibliography. Major reference source mainly Continental examples - discusses sundials, clocks with calendar work, types of pendulum, movement details, picture clocks collectors problems i.e. signatures, describing and cataloguing through to handling and packing. |
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BEDINI A : THE TRAIL OF TIME - TIME MEASUREMENT WITH INCENSE EAST ASIA Ref: 79 £30.00
| | | 342pp Well Illus l995 S/H copy Exhaustive study technical features / historical uses in every aspect of official and daily life. Appendices include catalogue of examples that have appeared in recent years in the salerooms. |
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BEDINI SA : THE PULSE OF TIME Ref: 3005 £20.00
| | | 132pp Illus SC OP 1991 Relates the determination of longitude, and focuses on Galileo's longitude proposals and clockwork inventions, as well as the work of palazzo Vecchio and Viviani's tables for standardisation of time. |
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BEGUELIN, PIAGET ET CIE : TRADE CATALOGUE - TOOLS/WATCH /CLOCK MATERIALS Ref: 1933 £175.00
| | | 94pp Illus throughout (actual photographs) pre lst World War Chaux de Fonds based company. Inside hinge split - cloth covers. Exceptional detail - lathes, wheel cutting engines, boxed hand tools, cabinets, lamps, oils, screws for clocks or music boxes. |
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BEHRMAN SN : DUVEEN EMINENT ART DEALER Ref: 83 £10.00
| | | 210pp Illus OP 1953 Further 'revelations' etc re famous items and collections of the 1930's to those immortalised in book by Duveen himself. |
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BELL AE : CHRISTIAN HUYGENS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE IN THE 17TH CENTURY Ref: 3009 £25.00
| | | 220pp Illus OP 1947 Autographed by Donald de Carle in 1948, and complete with excellent dustjacket, a full biography of Huygens and explanation of his major contributions to the development of horological and other scientific developments of the 17th century are recounted. |
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BELLAMY HS & ALLAN P : THE CALENDAR OF TAIHUANACO Ref: 3010 £15.00
| | | 440pp OP 1956 Lesson one: the Tiahuanaco Gateway is a stone monument in the high Andes near lake Titicaca. Lesson two revealing the secrets of the calendar and symbols is contained in this well researched and substantial book. |
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BENSON JW : TIME AND TIME TELLERS Ref: 1174 £130.00
| | | 189pp Illus OP 1875 A very scarce title providing historical/technical detail in sections on 'modern' watches, watch/clock escapements and turret clocks including three Legged Gravity Escapement, authored by well known London watch and clock maker. This copy is in excellent condition, green cloth binding, gilt embossed lettering and page edging and bears a dedication by the author to a B Firth Esq, dated November 1875. |
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BERTELE von H : THE ROLLING BALL TIME STANDARD Ref: 3725 £40.00
| | | 24pp Illus SC OP 1959? A composite study and account of the principles behind Congreve's clocks as well as commentary and study of those by Schott's, Schroeter's, Eschinardi's and many others. Cannot recall seeing such well researched and grouped detail on this clock style published elsewhere. |
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BEYER : BEYER MUSEUM OF TIME MEASUREMENT IN ZURICH Ref: 112 £15.00
| | | 95pp 1982 book on the museum with superb colour illustrations. |
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BIOLCHINI G : WESTCLOX - IDENTIFICATION AND PRICE GUIDE Ref: 2619 £29.95
| | | 192pp Illus SC 2003 Westclox largest manufacturers of alarm clocks 1920-1980 I- this book includes production dates. Styles etc of their clocks, pocket and wristwatches dating from 1885-1980.Price guidance included. New collecting area? |
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BIRD A : ENGLISH HOUSE CLOCKS 1600-1850 Ref: 118 £25.00
| | | 313pp Well illus 1973 OP Extremely readable overview originally written for what was then considered the more modest collector but today we might not feel they were so modest! |
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BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM : EXHIBITION OF BRITISH WATCHES AND CLOCKS: BIRMINGHAM 1953 Ref: 3717 £15.00
| | | 18pp SC OP 1953 Original catalogue of exhibition held in 1953 at the City of Birmingham Museum of Science and Industry. Contains details of almost 200 exhbits, covering the full range of interests including many items now highly valued and sought after. |
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BLACKWELL D : VIENNA REGULATORS OF LENZKIRCH AND LORENZ BOB Ref: 1451 £22.50
| | | 144pp Illus SC OP 1990 Reprint, with supplement, of early catalogue plus history and care of these clocks with I would guess over 200 original illustrations. |
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BLAISE C : TIME LORD: SIR SANDFORD FLEMING AND THE CREATION OF STANDARD TIME Ref: 3012 £10.00
| | | 246pp OP 2000 Provides a thorough insight to the greatest invention of this Scottish born Canadian: the creation of a single worldwide time standard. Very readable. |
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BLAKISTON & CO (Southport) : WHOLESALE PRICE LIST - WATCH/CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 2069 £20.00
| | | 31pp SC OP Post 2nd World war Illuminating prices Materials sufficiently well described to make this an interesting piece of ephemera. Includes prices charged for watch repairs. |
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BOSTON N, LANGWILL LG : CHURCH AND CHAMBER BARREL ORGANS Ref: 2697 £30.00
| | | 120pp Illus OP Privately printed 1967 Aside from the historical developmental overview provide a comprehensive UK regional listing of the origins, makers, music and location of known examples. |
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BOWETT A : ENGLISH FURNITURE 1660-1714 Ref: 2612 £25.00
| | | 323pp Illus 2002 Development of English furniture of this period it provides a closely reasoned analysis of changing styles, materials and processes. As he explains clock cases can usually be closely dated and thereby play an important role in the dating. |
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BRAZIL WH : OLD ENGLISH CLOCKS Ref: 3103 £35.00
| | | 16pp Illus Wrappers 1934 This is the original printing i.e. as part of the Coventry Bookshelf (local public library magazine). A very rare item. |
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BREARLEY HC : TIME TELLING THROUGH THE AGES Ref: 3014 £25.00
| | | 294pp Illus tissue protected OP 1919 Intended as memento 25th anniversary of Ingersoll but publication deferred until peace was declared (First World War 1914/1918) A rare item, corners a little rubbed and front inner cover binding split, but more than made up for by the embossed stamp from the Hamilton Watch Company library! |
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BREARLEY HC : TIME TELLING THROUGH THE AGES Ref: 2205 £40.00
| | | 294pp Illus tissue protected OP 1919 Intended as memento 25th anniversary of Ingersoll but publication deferred until peace was declared (First World War 1914/1918) A rare item. Gift to Sir Herbert Morgan by W Ingersoll and autographed by the explorer Ernest Shackleton. |
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BRENNER HA : COLLECTING COMIC CHARACTER CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 3546 £20.00
| | | 124pp Illus SC OP 1987 Contents provide an identification and value guide with a focus upon Disney, Superman, Captain Marvel and other American characters. |
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BREWSTER D : THE EDINBURGH ENCYCLOPEDIA Ref: 2816 £375.00
| | | 18 volumes plus 2 volumes of plates 1830. Beautifully phrased ' - conducted by David Brewster with the assistance of Gentlemen eminent in Science and Literature' Binding full calf, raised gilt bands - inevitably some of the hinges are weak, two have been re backed and one is a little weak. Deserves a little careful restoration, but rare to find a complete set as they are usually broken for plates. Horological section by Reid. |
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BRITISH STANDARD INSTITUTE : CLASSIFICATION OF JEWELLED HOROLOGICAL MECHANISMS Ref: 2212 £15.00
| | | 12pp Figs SC OP 1965 Part 1 Lever and pin pallet watches - concise precise information |
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BRITTEN FJ : FORMER CLOCK AND WATCH MAKERS AND THEIR WORK Ref: 3016 £20.00
| | | 397pp Illus First ed 1894. This long standing favourite and standard reference provides an account of the development of horological instruments from the earliest mechanisms with portraits of the masters of the art; includes directory of over 500 names. Front inner hinge split with top and bottom of spine rubbed... a well handled copy with at least 7 previous owners having declared themselves! Priced accordingly. |
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BRITTEN FJ : OLD ENGLISH CLOCKS - THE WETHERFIELD COLLECTION Ref: 140 £70.00
| | | 114pp Illus OP 1980 luxury reprint of l907 original Numbered copies (1000 total). Makes attractive presentation book. Famous collection well depicted and described - these clocks occasionally come up in auction today. Represents a good buy compared to the very high price commanded by often poor copies of the original. |
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BRITTEN FJ : OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS - 6th Ref: 2330 £40.00
| | | 891pp Illus OP reprint of 1932 6th ed Historical survey with extensive list of makers. |
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BRITTEN FJ : OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS - 8th Ref: 3577 £45.00
| | | 532pp Illus 8th ed 1973 OP Historical survey with extensive list of makers. Still a very popular addition to the library. Good clean dustjacket. |
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BRIZZA MTB : OROLOGI - LE GUIDE DEL MUSEO POLDI PEZZOLI MILANO Ref: 3447 £10.00
| | | 34pp Illus SC OP 1990 A well produced guide with full page colour illustartions of the range of clock and ornate watch exhibits. Italian text. |
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BROOKE C : ELEMENTS OF NATURAL PHILOSOPHY - based on treatise by Golding Bird Ref: 2657 £45.00
| | | 834pp Illus 1867 Statics, Simple Machines, principles of mechanism ( forms of teeth, wheels, silent click, Hooke joint etc) - much on electric Franklinic, Voltaic, electro-dynamics, electric telegraphy, organic etc, optical instruments heat. Original calf binding and marbled end papers - does need recasing as inside hinges are split |
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BROWN H, THOMAS N : COMIC CHARACTER TIMEPIECES Ref: 153 £59.95
| | | 280pp Illus 1991 Mainly wristwatches - good general survey of Mickey Mouse, Dan Dare etc. models Includes values. |
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BROWN HT : FIVE HUNDRED AND SEVEN MECHANICAL MOVEMENTS Ref: 154 £15.00
| | | 122pp Dia SC 1990 reprint of 1896 original. Concise drawings documenting the small components of complex machinery. Admittedly plenty of non horological content but on the other hand the pendulum escapement, gravity escapements etc are a joy! |
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BROWN MD : DAVID SALOMONS HOUSE CATALOGUE OF MEMENTOS Ref: 155 £25.00
| | | 84pp Illus OP l968 Privately printed his collection of letters, medals, books (including paintings, manuscripts, Patent specifications that were work of Salomons). |
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BROWN P : NOEL TERRY COLLECTION OF FURNITURE AND CLOCKS Ref: 156 £19.50
| | | 152pp 1987 Well written with good illus of the clocks. Watches are listed but not illustrated. Collection on view Fairfax House, Castlegate, York. |
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BRUNER M : ADVERTISING CLOCKS: AMERICA'S TIMELESS HERITAGE Ref: 2993 £30.00
| | | 127pp 311 colour Illus. SC1995 Comprehensive and very well illustrated coverage of over 100 years of design. |
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BRUTON E : THE WETHERFIELD COLLECTION OF CLOCKS: A GUIDE TO DATING ENGLISH ANTIQUE CLOCKS Ref: 163 £15.00
| | | 262pp Well illus l981 A Guide to Dating English Antique Clocks. Not merely collated information on the clocks in this famous collection - more a pictorial guide to styles/dates and so provides a very helpful source of information and education. |
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BRUTON E : COLLECTOR'S DICTIONARY OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 1851 £25.00
| | | 352pp Illus OP 2000 Eric Bruton is a respected horologist , author and publisher (NAG press) This is therefore not a trite compendium repeating much that has gone before but an excellent overview for the newcomer and established collector. |
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BRUTON E : THE HISTORY OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 3017 £20.00
| | | 288pp 1989 OP second reprint. Amongst the most popular introductory titles written by a respected author. Well illustrated depicting development through from sandglasses, time at sea, development of watches and some of the greatest clocks of the world. Complete with slip case. |
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BRUTON E : THE HISTORY OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 2998 £20.00
| | | 288pp 1999 OP Third reprint. Amongst the most popular introductory titles written by a respected author. Well illustrated depicting development through from sandglasses, time at sea, development of watches and some of the greatest clocks of the world. |
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BUTLER R : THE ARTHUR NEGUS GUIDE TO FURNITURE Ref: 3496 £5.00
| | | 176pp Illus OP 1978 Although containing limited references to clocks, the book provides an invaluable introduction and appreciation of the development and history of english furniture design, which in due course fed through into clock design. |
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CALVERT H R : SCIENTIFIC TRADE CARDS IN THE SCIENCE MUSEUM COLLECTION Ref: 2192 £20.00
| | | 61pp Illus SC OP l971 Includes 15 clockmakers/tool makers! Makes modern cards look very shabby! Each card described in full. |
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CARPENTER W : MECHANICAL PHILOSOPHY - HOROLOGY AND ASTRONOMY Ref: 2176 £70.00
| | | 250pp Figs OP 1848 Includes treatise on horology plus the question of longitude, lunar observations, chronometers. Original cloth binding little rubbed in places but sound. |
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CARTER HARRIS J : THE CLOCK AND WATCH MAKERS AMERICAN ADVERTISER Ref: 3149 £36.00
| | | 534pp 2003 An impressive AHS publication being a compilation of advertisements of the Trade including those of the mathematical and philosophical instrument makers published in the newspapers of the American colonies from 1707 to 1800. |
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CATALOGUE : CLOCKS BRONZES AND OPTICS Ref: 3091 £15.00
| | | 97pp Illus circa 1920 OP. An original company/distributor catalogue, depicting a wide range of clock styles and contemporaneous price information. Numerous illustrations throughout. Binding is split and one page has been damaged. |
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CATALOGUE : HIRST BROTHERS CATALOGUE OF CLOCKS Ref: 196 £15.00
| | | 93pp Illus SC OP l982 reprint of clock section of 1910 original catalogue depicting mantel, wall, Vienna, hall, longcase, Waltham watches, chronographs etc available at the turn of the century. |
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CATALOGUE : CLOCKS AND BRONZES 1914.1915 Ref: 3090 £30.00
| | | 200pp Illus circa 1914/15 OP. An original company/distributor catalogue, from D N Halsey of Brighton depicting a wide range of clock styles and contemporaneous price information. Numerous illustrations throughout. |
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CATALOGUE : CATALOGUE OF THE MUSEUM OF THE CLOCKMAKERS COMPANY Ref: 3020 £20.00
| | | 137pp OP 1949. Catalogues the collection of the museum watches and clocks including Harrison's marine watch, 33 marine chronometers and watches by Mudge, Berthoud etc. |
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CESCINSKY H : OLD ENGLISH MASTER CLOCKMAKERS AND THEIR CLOCKS Ref: 2930 £45.00
| | | 182pp Illus 1938 OP Excellent discussion and illustrations of the work of our most eminent makers 1670-1820 - lantern clocks, bracket and longcase 1670-1820. Illustartions are clearer in the originals than in the subsequent reprints. Includes useful views of cases (some crestings etc in detail), dials as well as reproduced makers signatures. In good condition with slight foxing to page edges but without dustjacket. |
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CESCINSKY H, WEBSTER M : ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS Ref: 2963 £95.00
| | | 353pp Illus Tissue protected frontispiece 1914 2nd ed Covers all the early lantern, bracket and longcase styles showing spandrels, hands etc as well as full length view The restorers' and dealers' bible! This copy is in original half leather binding and boards but has been rubbed badly. Priced sensibly to reflect this. |
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CESCINSKY H, WEBSTER M : ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS Ref: 202 £45.00
| | | 354pp 407 Illus 2000 reprint . Covers all the early lantern, bracket and longcase styles showing spandrels, hands etc as well as full length view. The restorers' and dealers' bible! |
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CESCINSKY H, WEBSTER M : ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS Ref: 3707 £30.00
| | | 354pp 407 Illus OP 1969 reprint . Covers all the early lantern, bracket and longcase styles showing spandrels, hands etc as well as full length view. The restorers' and dealers' bible!. Good dj |
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CHAFFERS W : HALL MARKS ON GOLD AND SILVER PLATE Ref: 1672 £10.00
| | | 238pp Illus OP 1875 includes twelve plates French Hall Marks 5th ed revised/augmented. Inside hinges split but binding holding well. |
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CHRISTIANSON D : TIMEPIECES: MASTERPIES OF CHRONOMETRY Ref: 3647 £15.99
| | | 176pp Illus OP 2002 Providesr more than a general canter through the development of timekeeping. Well illustrated with clear and readable introductions to whet the appetite on all matters, including development of escapements and contributions of Daniels, Mudge, Harrison American markets etc etc.. Very readable. |
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CHRISTIES : IMPORTANT FRENCH CARRIAGE CLOCKS: 26/11/98 Ref: 3023 £25.00
| | | 110pp Lavish illustrations. Details of sale of Dr Eugene and Rose Antelis 26 Nov 1998. Includes makers such as Brown, Dumas, Leroy, Drocourt, Promoli, Mallet,,Dejardin, Bailey et al. 187 lots. |
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CIPOLLA CM : CLOCKS AND CULTURE 1300-1700 Ref: 226 £10.00
| | | 192pp 8 pl 1967 OP Interesting account of historical and technological background against which clocks and clockmaking developed. Very readable. No dj. |
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CLATERBOS FH van J : VIENNESE CLOCKMAKERS AND WHAT THEY LEFT US Ref: 229 £80.00
| | | 336pp 117 illus 92 figs OP l979 4000 makers listed as well as text and photographs of many types of Viennese clocks including some up market regulators otherwise main use for regulator addicts is the list of makers/dates and patterns for hands. |
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CLOCKMAKERS COMPANY : CATALOGUE OF THE LIBRARY Ref: 2012 £125.00
| | | 205pp OP 2nd ed 1898 Interesting to watch the rate at which this collection grew Weiss signed bookplate. An very good copy - gilt embossed green cloth binding see Nelthropp. |
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CLOCKMAKERS COMPANY : CATALOGUE OF MUSEUM sold with CATALOGUE OF LIBRARY Ref: 1325 £40.00
| | | 138pp . OP 3rd ed 1949 Items have been sold and added to this collection (on view in Guildhall London) so a browse through several editions can be interesting! Also 79pp OP 1951 Matching binding. Both with signed Weiss bookplates. |
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CLOCKMAKERS COMPANY : CATALOGUE MUSEUM inc NELTHROPP COLLECTION Ref: 1323 £75.00
| | | 85pp Illus l902 Gilt pictorial covers. End papers marked. Member's Bookplate . Items well described. |
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CLOCKMAKERS COMPANY : LIST OF MASTER, WARDENS, ASSISTANTS AND LIVERY 1973 &1993 Ref: 1686 £20.00
| | | 56pp SC OP This supplement, issued to commemorate the 35th anniversary contains the usual current list changes for masters, liverymen etc.; Copy of 1993 publication included also. |
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CLOCKMAKERS COMPANY : REGISTER OF APPRENTICES 1631-1931 Ref: 231 £350.00
| | | 339pp l pl Privately printed OP l931 Always interesting (sometimes financially rewarding!) to be able to associate Master and Apprentice. Elusive book. |
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CLOCKMAKERS COMPANY : CATALOGUE OF COLLECTION OF CLOCKS, WATCHES, CHRONOMETERS, SUNDIALS etc Ref: 2331 £100.00
| | | 54pp 1895 This is the list of items presented to the Company by the Revd HL Nelthropp subsequent to his being Master in 1894 A rare catalogue Bound half cloth/marbled boards. |
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COHEN J : PSYCHOLOGICAL TIME Ref: 3300 £3.00
| | | 8pp SC Reprint of article from Scientific American November 1964. |
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COLLINS P : PASTIME - TELLING TIME FROM 1879-1969 Ref: 1359 £10.00
| | | 95pp Illus OP l993 Novelty clocks in bakelite cases, tail and eye rolling dogs etc. Stocked for those who bemoan lack of literature on such items! |
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COLON DE CARVAJAL, J. RAMON : CATALOGO DE RELOGES DEL PATRINONIO NACIONAL Ref: 2262 £45.00
| | | 564pp 1987 OP, 565 full colour plates, cloth./d.jacket . Beautifully, full colour illustrated book, describing the collection of 18th and 19th century clocks in the Spanish National collection. All 565 clocks are illustrated in full colour with full descriptions, including an index of clockmakers and bibliography. Spanish text. |
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COOLE P and NEUMANN E : THE ORPHEUS CLOCK Ref: 240 £20.00
| | | 164pp Illus b/w/c OP l972 Detailed description of important group of l6th century table clocks Both technical and artistic detail discussed in depth. |
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COUNCIL OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN : TEACHING DESIGN PORTFOLIO OF CLOCKS AND DIALS Ref: 2704 £25.00
| | | 12 plates from Wells Clock to modern station clock followed by notes and comparison onf the designs ?1930/40s Interesting reading or would frame if notes appended to back of frame for future owners |
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COWAN HJ : TIME AND ITS MEASUREMENT Ref: 3579 £20.00
| | | 160pp Illus 1958 OP Much more than the usual content for a bookof this title. Although for the advanced reader at an introductory level. The content is crammed in and will reveal something new for everyone; approx 70 odd time measuring devices discussed. |
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CROSLAND MP : SCIENCE IN FRANCE IN REVOLUTIONARY ERA DESCRIBED BY THOMAS BUGGE Ref: 2157 £20.00
| | | 239pp OP 1969 Includes some interesting details on the Paris Observatories. |
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CROSLEY R : LONDON'S COATS OF ARMS Ref: 2792 £25.00
| | | 255pp Illus 1928 Possibly help with coats of arms on clocks, watch cases?! |
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CUNYNGHAME HH : TIME AND CLOCKS Ref: 1982 £25.00
| | | 200pp Illus OP 1906 Not a serious academic work but has some interesting snippets including appendix on shape of teeth of wheels, and provides the mood of a century ago. |
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DALE R : TIMEKEEPING Ref: 3566 £10.00
| | | 64pp Illus 1992 OP SC Provides an informative education on thall aspects of timekeeping; produced for British Library. |
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DARKEN J HOOPER J : ENGLISH 30 HOUR CLOCKS Ref: 1214 £65.00
| | | 430pp Illus OP 1997 Thorough study of origin and development 1600-1800 Far more illus of movements, parts, wheel counts etc than casework Can't be bad!! This is a major work on a hitherto neglected area of horology Very individual clocks - very individual makers deserving the attention they are now receiving. |
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DAWSON P : THE DESIGN OF ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS 1660-1700 Ref: 1560 £20.00
| | | 24pp Illus SC OP l956 Most important source of information with detail movements, cases etc even the advertisements contribute! |
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DAWSON P, DROVER C, and PARKES D : EARLY ENGLISH CLOCKS Ref: 281 £45.00
| | | 550pp Over 900 illus 2004 reprint of 1982ed. One of the most important books to be published for many a year Knowledgeable authors! Both casework and movements of examples made by the famous makers described and discussed in detail. |
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DE CARLE D : WATCH AND CLOCK ENCYCLOPEDIA Ref: 288 £21.99
| | | 340pp Over 1400 figs l995 4th ed Much expanded and updated. Every horologist whether interested in practical or historical matters should own a copy. Nomenclature of cases/parts of clocks and watches, types/styles/ dates, clock/watch trains. |
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DE CARLE D : BRITISH TIME Ref: 1456 £27.50
| | | 199pp Illus OP l947 As to be expected Greenwich, Kew Time Trials, Big Ben ,Time Signals discussed with useful chapter on electric clocks includes Rudd, Shortt etc. Excellent dj and rareest of the authors books. |
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DENISON E B : RUDIMENTARY TREATISE ON CLOCK & WATCH MAKING inc CHURCH CLOCKS Ref: 3580 £45.00
| | | 280pp Illus 1850 OP A rare early horological work provding an insight into both the practical and social aspects. Useful chapter on Church clocks, but includes much of broader interest. Has had some past repair/replacement of spine but is a serviceable copy. |
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DENT E J : CHRONOMETERS WATCHES AND CLOCKS Ref: 2255 £25.00
| | | 31pp Dia SC OP Reprint of privately printed 1842 original abstract from two lectures. |
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DIBNER B : THE VICTORIA AND THE TRITON Ref: 3026 £10.00
| | | 72pp OP 1960 Details of global expedition at the time of prince Henry and Magdalen in 16th century on the Victoria comparing the journey to that on the Triton submarine. No horological content! |
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DIBNER B : DARWIN OF THE BEAGLE Ref: 3027 £10.00
| | | 72pp OP 1960 Reveals details of one of the most interesting historical voyages, fully recounted, including copies of historical papers . What a voyage of discovery. |
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DICKINSON HW : JAMES WATT Ref: 2550 £50.00
| | | 206pp Illus OP lst ed 1936 Standard biographical work on Watt - some ties with Matthew Bolton and Soho Works. Essential reading for anyone interested in the Industrial Revolution plus Garret Workshop James Watt 26pp Illus Science Museum booklet describing replica of his Heathfield workshop (1949). |
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DICKINSON HW : MATTHEW BOLTON Ref: 1900 £50.00
| | | 218pp Illus OP 1936 Important biographical work on a prominent 18th century Birmingham industrialist whose name is closely linked to Watt,and Fothergill and horologically with his attempts to make cheap clocks at Soho but more successfully the ormolu. |
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DICKINSON HW TITLEY A : RICHARD TREVITHICK - ENGINEER AND MAN Ref: 2793 £50.00
| | | 290pp 1934 Trevithick centenary commemoration memorial volume. |
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DODD G : BRITISH MANUFACTURERS Ref: 2837 £45.00
| | | 218pp Illus 1848 2 chapters on cabinet manufacture, pianoforte, marble work, clock and watch Interesting view of these trades at time of writing - describes Swiss smuggling of watches, trade practices in Clerkenwell and much on Limehouse church and the surrounding area. |
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DRUMMOND ROBERTSON : THE EVOLUTION OF CLOCKWORK Ref: 312 £40.00
| | | 358pp Illus 1931 OP Traces development of clockwork through middle ages, introduction of pendulum balance spring. Particularly useful section Japanese clocks and important 60 page bibliography. |
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DRUMMOND ROBINSON J : THE EVOLUTION OF CLOCKWORK Ref: 1857 £30.00
| | | 358pp Illus 1972 reprint of 1931 ed OP Traces development of clockwork through middle ages, introduction of pendulum balance spring. Particularly useful section Japanese clocks and important 60 page bibliography. |
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EDEY W : FRENCH CLOCKS Ref: 3604 £15.00
| | | c80pp Illus OP 1967 Artistic development of cases, dials and movements examined in this early book on French clocks. |
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EDGCUMBE R : THE ART OF THE GOLD CHASER IN 18TH CENTURY LONDON Ref: 2229 £60.00
| | | 197pp plus c 100 plates colour/black white 2000 Stunning book almost entirely devoted to watch cases! What a pity the title gives no indication of the value of this work to horologists! Biographical dictionary of the chasers - wonderful illustrations of the actual cases and an analysis of the casework. |
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EDWARDES E : WEIGHT DRIVEN DUTCH CLOCKS & THEIR JAPANESE CONNECTIONS Ref: 1110 £25.00
| | | 206pp Illus l996 Last work of Edwardes published some ten years after his death as memorial to a dedicated horologist. Some interesting discussion on both casework and mechanisms. |
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EDWARDES E : WEIGHT DRIVEN CHAMBER CLOCKS-MIDDLE AGES/RENAISSANCE Ref: 324 £30.00
| | | 160pp 64 pl OP l976 A learned but highly readable account of the early clocks - gothic, lantern etc. dustjacket nibbled. |
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 | EVANS J : THOMAS TOMPION AT THE DIAL AND THREE CROWNS Ref: 1972 £30.00
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| 130pp Illus col/bw 2006 monograph on Thomas Tompion comprising two parts. The first part expands on previously published material, with extra illustrations. The second part of the publication is a checklist of all items known to the author to have been made by Tompion, his apprentices and associates together with abbreviated details of each item. This will surely become a key reference work. |
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FABRIZIO TCAUL GF : THE TALKING MACHINE - AN ILLUSTRATED COMPENDIUM Ref: 358 £25.00
| | | 255pp Illus l997 Excellent overview 1877-1929 of gramophones - cylinder or disc. |
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FOLSOM MB LUBAR SD : THE PHILOSOPHY OF MANUFACTURES Ref: 2061 £20.00
| | | 462pp Illus OP 1982 Contains the reprinted text of the original debates over industrialisation of the USA (1775-1860). When you have read and considered the contents of this book you will have begun to understand the growth of industry in this country. |
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FOX CAO : AN ANTHOLOGY OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 367 £30.00
| | | 65pp Illus OP Privately printed. Limited edition (750 copies) l947. Delightful selection of poems, epitaphs etc - illustrations important early clocks. Rare item. |
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FRAITURE E : UURWERKMAKERS EN UURWERKNIJVERHEID IN VLAANDERER Ref: 2561 £40.00
| | | 296pp Illus SC 2002 Excellent study of Belgian horology with good biographical list of makers - regrettable language barrier to overcome as this is an intensive study. |
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FRANKLIN INSTITUTE LIBRARY : HOROLOGICAL BOOKS AND CATALOGUES Ref: 370 £20.00
| | | 106pp SC OP 2nd ed 1968 Double as excellent bibliography including titles of works published well into this century. Library now no longer exists. |
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FRANKLIN INSTITUTE LIBRARY : HOROLOGICAL BOOKS AND CATALOGUES Ref: 371 £20.00
| | | 185pp SC OP 3rd ed 1974 Double as excellent bibliography including titles of works published well into this century. Library now no longer exists. |
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GALILEI G : DIALOGI MASSIMI SISTEMI DEL MONDO TOLEMAICO E COPERNICANO Ref: 2137 £50.00
| | | 458pp OP 1966 reprint 1632 Amongst other things discussion on the calendar. |
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GARCIA DIEGO JA : JUANELO TURRIANO CHARLES V's CLOCKMAKER Ref: 384 £30.00
| | | 165pp Illus l986 Life and work of an important Spanish 16th century clockmaker - much hitherto unpublished information. |
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GARDNER M : CAN TIME GO BACKWARD Ref: 3299 £4.00
| | | 9pp SC Reprint of article from Scientific American January 1967. |
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GARRARD & CO : CLOCKS Ref: 3172 £15.00
| | | 16pp Illus SC Original catalogue of clocks for sale by appointment to George VI. |
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GETTY PAUL : EUROPEAN CLOCKS IN THE PAUL GETTY MUSEUM Ref: 3039 £20.00
| | | 212pp Illus col/bw Describes and illustrates in high quality illustrations 19 French and 2 German clocks in the museum dating from 1680 to 1798. Good to view what cannot touch! |
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GILLE B : ENGINEERS OF THE RENAISSANCE Ref: 2794 £25.00
| | | 256pp Illus 1964 Result of extensive of primary research - wide international view. |
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GLENNIE P, THIFT N : SHAPING THE DAY: A HISTORY OF TIMEKEEPING IN ENGLAND AND WALES 1300 - 1800 Ref: 181 £35.00
| | | 456pp Illus 2009 A thorough and well researched study of the practice of timekeeping which draws on socilaa historical records as well as overturning the common perception that clock time and the industrial revolution were intimately related. A good read. |
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GOAMAN M : ENGLISH CLOCKS Ref: 1383 £10.00
| | | 119pp Illus OP l967 Illustrations of examples in London museums from Tompion to Bain. A good general history. |
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GODDEN G A : ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITISH POTTERY & PORCELAIN MARKS Ref: 2525 £45.00
| | | 765pp Figs Revised ed 1991 Standard reference work on subject (1977 reprint copy available for £25) |
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GOLDSMITHS : FIVE CENTURIES OF BRITISH TIMEKEEPING Ref: 1074 £15.00
| | | 80pp Illus SC OP 1955 Important exhibition held at Goldsmith Hall of clocks watches mainly from private collections. Includes descriptions of Harrison exhibits and advertisements of the period including Dennison, Ferranti, Mercer, Gibson, Newmark, Dominion and others. |
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GOOD R : VICTORIAN CLOCKS Ref: 401 £35.00
| | | 272pp Illus 1996 OP Provides a broad array of clocks being made at the time - bracket, longcase, skeleton, electric etc. More general history than aid for the collector. Excellent factual detail. |
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GOOD R : KEEPING TIME: COLLECTING AND CARING FOR CLOCKS Ref: 3562 £20.00
| | | 220pp Illus 1985 SC OP An informative book with advice on both technical and general matters. A good all round introduction. |
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GOODISON N : ORMOLU: THE WORK OF MATTHEW BOULTON Ref: 3043 £50.00
| | | 398pp Illus OP 1974 A magnificent tribute to the work of Boulton, one of the greatest figures of the Industrial Revolution. Contains, amongst others, includes details of Boulton's Sidereal clock made in 1772 which was lost to sight for 200 years in Russia. |
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GORDON CFC : CLOCKMAKING PAST AND PRESENT Ref: 404 £30.00
| | | 232pp Well illus OP 1949 enlarged ed Technical content with some unique features such as illustrations pinions, collets, hands of various periods also contains the most important part of Grimthorpe's writings on turret clocks. Muchl repaired dj |
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GOULD RT : THE LOCHNESS MONSTER AND OTHERS Ref: 413 £16.00
| | | 228pp Illus SC 1996 reprint (limited 50 copies) 1934 original Only association with horology - the author! |
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GOULD RT : ODDITIES - A BOOK OF UNEXPLAINED FACTS Ref: 1455 £35.00
| | | 214pp Illus OP 1945 Orffyreus Wheel to The Devils Hoofmarks!. Yes it is by the author of the Marine Chronometer. |
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GREEN RA : JEWELERS TRADE CARDS:1800-1900 Ref: 3044 £15.00
| | | 286pp Illus OP 1989 An absorbing collection of both colour and b/w illustration of cards including a small section on watchcase papers. |
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GRIFFITHS J : CLOCK AND WATCHMAKING TODAY Ref: 1061 £15.00
| | | 35pp Illus SC OP l985 Catalogue of 43 items exhibited at Prescot Museum demonstrating skills of modern craftsmen (Andrew King, John Martin, Anthony Randall, Eric Gent). |
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GRIFFITHS RJ : WILLIAM BOND ASTRONOMICAL REGULATOR No 395 Ref: 3155 £10.00
| | | 8pp 1987 OP SC AHS publication. |
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GRIMTHORPE : A RUDIMENTARY TREATISE ON CLOCKS WATCHES AND BELLS Ref: 3712 £40.00
| | | 404pp Illus OP 1883 7th ed of this classic, with sections on pendulums, escapements church and turret clocks, dials, balances, and bells ( contains one of the few lists of great bells).This copy is all there but the spine of the book has been repaired with a marbles tape, and inner hinge repaired. Probably could justify a rebinding so priced accordingly. |
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GUYOT E : DICTIONNAIRE DES TERMES UTILISES DANS LA MESURE DU TEMPS Ref: 3201 £15.00
| | | 124pp some Dia SC OP 1953 Handy pocket size publication. |
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HALL RA : NEWTON - HIS FRIENDS AND FOES Ref: 446 £47.50
| | | 344pp Illus 1993 Includes two unpublished lectures on Hooke, Newton's first book etc. |
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HANA WFJ : ENGLISH LANTERN CLOCKS Ref: 1869 £25.00
| | | 160pp Illus OP 1979 Hands, frets etc discussed and depicted with useful illustrations. |
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HARRIS HG : COLLECTING AND IDENTIFYING OLD CLOCKS Ref: 2598 £10.00
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HAWKINS JB : THOMAS COLE AND VICTORIAN CLOCKMAKING Ref: 468 £45.00
| | | 174pp plus 80pp appendix on Great Exhibition l851 Illus OP l975 Standard work on Cole Strut Clocks but details on contemporary retailers (Payne, Hancock) useful in other contexts. Dustjacket rather nibbled and worn in places. |
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HAYDEN A : CHATS ON OLD SILVER Ref: 2354 £10.00
| | | 424pp Illus OP 1928 Good general survey - illustrated tables of marks. |
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HAYDEN A : CHATS ON OLD CLOCKS Ref: 3050 £25.00
| | | 302pp Illus 1917 first ed with letter from Author. A useful and informative book to have by the fireside. |
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HAYDEN A : CHATS ON OLD CLOCKS Ref: 3706 £15.00
| | | 186pp Illus 1951ed . A useful and informative book to have by the fireside. |
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HEAL Sir AMBROSE : SIGNBOARDS OF OLD LONDON SHOPS Ref: 2656 £20.00
| | | 220pp Illus Excellent survey of 2000 signboards over 150 trades (few clock/watchmakers). |
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HERING DW : LURE OF THE CLOCK Ref: 475 £15.00
| | | 121pp Illus OP 1963 revised and enlarged ed of l932 More than general history, biography of James Arthur and detailed description of his fine collection - some unexpected treasures. |
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HEUER AND MAURICE : EUROPEAN PENDULUM CLOCKS Ref: 480 £49.95
| | | 334pp Well illus 1988 Excellent reference for casework etc - could call it the poor man's substitute for Tardy. |
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HILL DR : ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER CLOCKS Ref: 483 £20.00
| | | 46pp illus SC OP l976 printing of translation of original Arabic paper - certainly some novel designs. Doubtful if could be adapted for the garden! |
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HILL DR : THE BOOK OF INGENIOUS MECHANICAL DEVICES Ref: 3542 £100.00
| | | 285pp Illus OP 1974 Limited numbered edition. English translation of one of the worlds rarest 13th century Islamic manuscripts. Chapters relate to castle, drummer, boat, elephant, beaker, peacock, candle, monkey, doors water clocks as well as ingenious drinking vessels, bowls and devices for raising water. |
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HILL DR : ARABIC WATER CLOCKS Ref: 3051 £15.00
| | | 137pp Illus SC 1981 Ranging from water clocks before Islam through to the water clocks of Medieval Europe the is provides a sound academic basis for anyone's knowledge in this area. |
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HMSO : INTELLIGENCE REPORT GERMAN CLOCK/WATCH INDUSTRY Ref: 1816 £35.00
| | | 40pp SC OP 1945 Report prepared by Sub Committee as such interesting ephemera but more vital it provides a finite description of the German factories at this time - wages, health checks, labour conditions, share of world trade 1928 etc. Very important even if basically presented documentation. Rare item. |
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HODGSON J : INTRODUCTION TO CHRONOLOGY CONTAINING AN ACCOUNT OF TIME Ref: 3053 £120.00
| | | 85pp OP Originally published in 1797 this publication although the pages look old appears to be a reproduction copy from pre1920's. Focuses upon the development of calendar timekeeping and the relevance of the lunar cycle. |
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HOLTZ CF RIDGELY FS : CLOCKS FROM THE HUNTER COLLECTION Ref: 1499 £25.00
| | | 64pp Illus SC OP l957 Excellent illustrations and text on important European and American Clocks. Important collection given to Illinois State Museum in l948. Includes the most lucid descriptions of mechanisms of clocks driving power, wagon spring etc I've seen. |
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HOWSE D : THE TOMPION CLOCKS AT GREENWICH AND THE DEADBEAT ESCAPEMENT Ref: 2953 £15.00
| | | 38pp Illus OP 1970 Reprinted by the AHS this booklet provides a useful source of accurate historical resume written in a readable format, as well as some behind the scenes and movements photos, as well as most imposing example of a Tompion. |
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HUDSON MOORE N : THE OLD CLOCK BOOK Ref: 1379 £15.00
| | | 339pp Illus OP Discusses and list makers of both American/English clocks. Worthy of acquisition for the illustration of quite important clocks in private collections albeit a rather curious illustration of a Harrison longcase! |
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HUGHES P : FRENCH 18th CENTURY CLOCKS AND BAROMETERS IN WALLACE COLLECTION Ref: 519 £15.00
| | | 103pp SC l994 Scant information on French clocks therefore this is welcome addition. Excellent colour illustrations/each exhibit well documented. |
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HURCOMB WE : WETHERFIELD COLLECTION OF 222 CLOCKS Ref: 527 £85.00
| | | 96pp OP l929 Each clock is illustrated followed by notes on maker. The original account of this famous collection immediately prior to its sale Quoted in auction house catalogues whenever any of these clocks come on market. |
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HURLEY PM : RADIOACTIVITY AND TIME Ref: 3296 £3.00
| | | 6pp SC Reprint of article from Scientific American august 1949. |
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HUYGENS C : HOROLOGIUM Ref: 3186 £40.00
| | | c40pp OP 1977 reprint of l658 original manuscript, German text included to assist understanding. Marbled binding. |
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HUYGENS C : HOROLOGIUM OSCILLATORIUM Ref: 1398 £90.00
| | | 162pp Dia 1pl OP 1966 limited reprint of l673 original The Pendulum Clock or Geometrical Demonstrations of the Motion of Pendulums applied to Clocks. Important study document (latin text) |
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IDEN : COLLECTION OF CHRISTMAS CARDS FROM THE IDEN FAMILY Ref: 3226 £20.00
| | | 8 Cards from the Iden family in the 1930's/40's depicting Tompion and other Bracket clocks items. |
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ILBERT C SIR : PARLIAMENT - ITS HISTORY, CONSTITUTION AND PRACTICE Ref: 2810 £20.00
| | | 248pp 12 ed 1929 Interesting as written by father of Courtney Ilbert! |
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ILBERT COLLECTION : ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL CLOCKS Ref: 197 £25.00
| | | 96pp 26pp pl OP l958 This is the Christie catalogue of the sale of the famous Ilbert collection that never took place - purchased prior to auction - now in the British Museum. |
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JACKSON CJ : ENGLISH GOLDSMITHS AND THEIR MARKS Ref: 535 £25.00
| | | 696pp OP SC reprint of 1929 publication. History of the platemakers followed by facsimiles of 11,000 marks datemarks etc. |
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JAGGER C : THE WORLDS GREAT CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 1424 £15.00
| | | 254pp OP Illus 1980 A healthy volume covering evolution of horology but mainly many examples of clocks and watch types and price ranges. Well illustrated and a good coffee table addition. |
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JAGGER C : ROYAL CLOCKS Ref: 538 £35.00
| | | 350pp Illus c/b/w OP 1983 Authoritative survey clocks and watches originally in Royal Collections therefore usually hidden from view! Useful listing/details on craftsmen with Letters Patent and Royal Warrants. |
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JAMES A : TIME AND ITS MYSTERIES: VOLS 1 to 3 Ref: 3058 £35.00
| | | 364pp in 3 vols OP 1949 Text of 12 lectures at New York James Arthur Foundation. Topics explored include lifetime of the galaxy, the beginnings of time measurement, the concept of time, developments in portable timepieces. |
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JENNINGS T : THE DEVELOPMENT OF BRITISH BELL FITTINGS Ref: 1833 £20.00
| | | 168pp Illus OP l997 An important work - informative to knowledgeable and thought provoking to the rest of us! Nearly out of print. |
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JESPERSEN J : FROM SUNDIALS TO ATOMIC CLOCKS Ref: 1980 £12.00
| | | 175pp Illus SC OP Pleasant informative discussion on time and frequency and other matters more horological. |
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JONES T : SPLITTING THE SECOND - THE STORY OF ATOMIC TIME Ref: 2433 £17.00
| | | 199pp Figs SC 2000 Makes a 'difficult' subject comprehensible and interesting to the general reader 'Bibliography' of websites of timekeeping organisations. |
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KALTENBOCH F : VIENNESE TIMEPIECES Ref: 560 £45.00
| OUT OF STOCK | | 262pp Illus c/b/w 1993 English edition, in slip case. Comprehensive description of clock/watchmaking in 18th/19th century Vienna Plenty of regulators. Quality/quantity of exceptional illustrations Text provides background and technical List makers names/dates. |
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KAMADA M : TIMEKEEPERS Ref: 2862 £30.00
| | | Over 200pp Dia 1955 Some English text ( i.e. the Chapter index) but otherwise Japanese text. Covers horological theory, repairing, history, suggested reading plus some on electronics. |
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KNIRIM K : MILITARY TIMEPIECES 150 YEARS WATCHES AND CLOCKS OF GERMAN FORCES Ref: 2454 £110.00
| | | 636pp Illus 2002 English/German text Describes 1000 timepieces both technically and historically Awe inspiring detail - illustrations, tables, text - essential reference for collections of military timepieces. |
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KUGEL A : SPHERES - THE ART OF THE CELESTIAL MECHANIC Ref: 2507 £70.00
| | | 254pp Illus in glowing colour 2002 A fantastic 'catalogue' of breathtaking exhibition of clockwork celestial/terrestrial globes, armillary spheres, astronomical rings globes including of work of Raingo and Janvier's masterpiece of 1789-1801. A definitive title. |
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KURZ O : EUROPEAN CLOCKS AND WATCHES IN THE NEAR EAST Ref: 582 £15.00
| | | 100pp 16 Illus OP 1978 Academic study with interesting comments on horological trade with Turkey etc and how Geneva clockmakers settled in Istanbul - excellent insight into working practices of such makers as the Priors etc. |
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KURZ O : FAKES - A HANDBOOK FOR COLLECTORS AND STUDENTS Ref: 2382 £10.00
| | | 328pp plus 95 pl OP l948 Alludes to paintings manuscripts, sculpture, ivory carvings pottery, etc be fair to say nothing directly appertaining to horology although an excellent insight into past practices! |
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LANDES DS : REVOLUTION IN TIME - CLOCKS AND MAKING OF MODERN WORLD Ref: 3484 £20.00
| | | 482pp Illus Hardback ed OP 1983 Influence of mechanical clock on civilisation - pleasure to read! |
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LEE R A : INTRODUCTORY EXHIBITION OF WORKS OF ART AND ANTIQUES Ref: 1919 £40.00
| | | 65pp Illus SC OP 1965 Exhibition catalogue including longcases by Delander, Knibb (one by Samuel Knibb) , barometer by Quare and bracket clocks by Roberts, Graham etc. 'Introductory ' in so far as introducing partner RT Gwynn and also his new galleryin Bruton Place. Now a scarce item. |
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LEOPOLD JH : ALMANUS MANUSCRIPT Ref: 601 £35.00
| | | 306pp 50pl OP 1971 Contemporary (mainly 16th century) detailed description of 30 domestic clocks under the care of Paulus Almanus. One of the earliest clockmaker's notebooks? Some staining to outer edge of pages but staining is not through on to page surfaces. Dj in good condition. |
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LEROY P : COLLECTION LEON LEROY Ref: 1037 £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. |
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LIBRARY OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE : NATURAL PHILOSOPHY Ref: 2769 £40.00
| | | 200+pp Dia 1829 Half leather/marbled boards Includes Mechanics, hydraulics, heat etc. |
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LINZ J : WESTCLOX: WINDUP Ref: 3634 £29.95
| | | 256pp Illus colour SC 2004 Back in stock by popular demand as the newer generation of collectors are quickly spotting this as a new area in the UK. Provides full information on Clocks, Pocket Watches and Wristwatches, although mainly clocks. |
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LIPPINCOTT K : THE STORY OF TIME Ref: 1665 £15.00
| | | 304pp Illus 1999 - Stimulating reading under of individual section (various authors) The Creation, Measurement, Depiction, Experience and End of Time. Time Measurement written by Jonathan Betts includes some normally camera shy items. Did you know the book was produced for the Rolex watch company? |
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LLOYD HA : CHATS ON OLD CLOCKS Ref: 1965 £25.00
| | | 186pp Illus OP l951 (previous editions by Arthur Hayden) Important reference - especially illustrations of early clocks from private collections - many close ups of dials/gridiron of Arnold clock etc. |
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LLOYD HA : OLD CLOCKS Ref: 2474 £10.00
| | | 176pp Illus 3rd ed 1964 No dj. Provides a chronological guide through both English and Continental clocks from 1350 to 1835. Bears signature and library sticker of previous owners. |
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LLOYD HA : SOME OUTSTANDING CLOCKS OVER 700 HUNDRED YEARS: 1250-1950 Ref: 2127 £35.00
| | | 160pp Illus OP 1958 Work of De Dondi, Baldwin, Samuel Watson, Cox, Congreve, Schwilgue, Reutter - Atmos Clock, Shortt, Clifford illustrated and discussed - an unusual selection between 1250-1950 which makes an excellent contribution to horological knowledge. |
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LLOYD HA : THE WUPPERTAL CLOCK AND WATCH MUSEUM Ref: 1590 £15.00
| | | 22pp Illus SC OP ?1960s Renaissance clocks, continental longcase and bracket clocks and watches. Not an insignificant account of an not insignificant museum! |
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LLOYD HA : OLD CLOCKS Ref: 3483 £15.00
| | | 216pp Illus 4th ed 1970 Good dj. Provides a chronological guide through both English and Continental clocks from 1350 to 1835. |
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LOCKE J : YOUR CLOCK: THE OWNERS GUIDE TO MECHANICAL CLOCKS Ref: 3161 £7.00
| | | 50pp SC 2002 Everything for the beginner as well as those who ought to know better to help with the setting up and maintenance of all common clock types. |
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LOOMES B : BRITISH CLOCKS ILLUSTRATED Ref: 625 £17.50
| | | 240pp Illus l991 Pictorial survey (with text!) history, styles etc lanterns, brackets, hooded clocks and longcase for newcomer to subject. (Usual price £25) |
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LOOMES B : ANTIQUE BRITISH CLOCKS: A BUYER'S GUIDE Ref: 624 £17.50
| | | 224pp Illus 2003 reprint 'Explains all the things that puzzle the newcomer' where to buy, spotting fakes, what is a good clock etc. Emphasis on longcases. |
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LOOMES B : COMPLETE BRITISH CLOCKS Ref: 627 £18.00
| | | 252pp Illus OP l978 Good broad brush introductory book, which provides a fair introduction to the world of horology. |
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LOOMES B : LANTERN CLOCKS AND THEIR MAKERS Ref: 40 £85.00
| | 528pp 2008 Over 1150 illustrations, including +200 colour. This brand new large format and well researched title on Lantern Clocks will undoubtedly rival the previous leading publication, and prove very popular with those keen to watch the wallet. Lets hope it doesn't sell out quickly.
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LOOMES B : WATCHMAKERS AND CLOCKMAKERS OF THE WORLD: 21st CENTURY EDITION Ref: 3559 £50.00
| | | 720pp New edition now available. The definitive publication with details of over 90000 makers now listed in this latest edition - 25000 new names. |
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LYMAN IP : RAILWAY CLOCKS Ref: 2896 £35.00
| | | 360pp 2004 A long awaited and impressive reference book for both clock and railway enthusiasts.Very well illustrated and researched. 30 copies sold in two hours at Birmingham and they weren't even signed !!! |
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MACEY SL : PATRIARCHS OF TIME Ref: 3080 £5.00
| | | 216pp OP 1987 Describing the contents as 'exploring the personifications of time by which civilization has ordered its attitudes toward earthly existence and eternity' interesting to see links made between Newton and Father Time. |
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MAPPIN & WEBB : STORE CATALOGUE FROM 1931 Ref: 3343 £50.00
| | | 199pp Illus OP 1931 Some horological content but in the main a reference point to how the other half lived in 1931and supplies to the Royal Household. Covers a little worn with some visible separation along line of hinge although it remains firmly attached. |
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MARTIN T : THE CIRCLE OF MECHANICAL ARTS Ref: 3615 £500.00
| | | 616pp Illus OP 1813 What a marvellous book from the early 19th century. Leather bound with marbled boards, but getting rather dry and weary now the contents reveal " Practical Treatises on the various manual arts, trades and manufactures" through the eyes of a Civil engineer. 30 pages cover Watch and Clockmaking and the tools used, but the remainder of the content is an eye opener relating to an A to Z from Architecture, Cotton manufacture, Button Making, Cutlery, Hat making, Tools, Turning, Gilding, Japanning. Marvellous line drawings and a scarce historical book.. |
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MARTY D : ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF PHONOGRAPHS AND GRAMOPHONES Ref: 2828 £25.00
| | | 193pp Illus 1979 Excellent overview - not just a pretty picture book. |
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MAUCH C & E : HOROLOGICAL DICTIONARY: ENGLISH-GERMAN-ENGLISH Ref: 3397 £80.00
| | | 690pp 2vols OP 1984 What more can be wanted to decipher those awkward and starightforward areas of text! A scarce and invaluable title. |
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MAYR O : PHILOSOPHERS AND MACHINES Ref: 2149 £15.00
| | | 193pp Illus SC OP 1976 Includes discussion Egyptian water clocks, first epicycloidal gear teeth ex Weiss library. |
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MILLBURN JR : BENJAMIN MARTIN - AUTHOR INSTRUMENT MAKER AND COUNTRY SHOWMAN Ref: 2172 £200.00
| | | 244pp Illus OP 1976 Written by a most thorough researcher - apart from dialling the section discussing the Martin clock/escapement will be of most interest to horologists. With dj. |
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MILLETT WOOD : THE MECHANICAL CLOCK INDUSTRY IN GREAT BRITAIN Ref: 3440 £28.00
| | | 36pp SC OP l953 Report written assessing situation immediately after the last war - Good factual source of contemporary information, together with compendium. 38pp appendix providing a set of objects and rules for the industry. |
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MONREAL L : RELOJES ANTIGUOUS 1500-1850 Ref: 3192 £85.00
| | | 238pp Illus OP 1955 If my Spanish was as good as the quality of the binding and slip case this would be a good read. Focuses on The F peruz Olaguer-Feliu collection Have seen these advertised for £230 ! |
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MONTANES L : RELOJES ESPANOLES Ref: 3612 £60.00
| | | 347pp Illus OP 1968 An uncommon find, in Spanish text. Over 200 pages of text is supplemented with over 100 illustrations of clocks throughout Spain and historical information. Sorry Spanish translation not our strong point! |
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MORRIS E : THE HISTORY AND ART OF CHANGE RINGING Ref: 3584 £80.00
| | | 674pp Illus 1974 OP First published in 1931 this edition includes a new introduction. The book remains the authoritative work on campanology providing indepth refernce for the bell-ringer and student alike. Excellent condition. |
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MUSSEY B : YOUNG FATHER TIME Ref: 3067 £15.00
| | | 43pp OP 1950 Describes the exploits of Eli Terry and illustrates a range of the early wall and tall clocks now so associated with the name. |
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MUSSON AE : SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN 18TH CENTURY Ref: 2198 £10.00
| | | 211pp SC OP 1972 Faint horological connections with chapter on science and the Lunar Society of Birmingham - otherwise too non specific for most. ex Weiss library. |
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MYATT F : ILLUS ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS Ref: 2648 £10.00
| | | 208pp Illus 1980 plus some loose ephemera on subject. Covers handguns from the 11th century to the present day. Nothing horological whatsoever! |
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NADELHOFFER H : CARTIER: JEWELLERS EXTRAORDINARY Ref: 3301 £10.00
| | | 300pp 493 Illus OP 1984 Authored by the jewelry expert of Christies in Geneva the book describes the fascinating history of this jewelry firm, drawing on information from the company archives. |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 253 : APRIL 1988 Ref: 54 £15.00
| | | This volume contains significant and readable articles upon Black Forest Cuckoo Clocks exhibited in 1876 and 1893 by W & M Schneider, History of the Osaka Watch Co by M Ishihara, and The Almost Lost art of Breguet by P Autry |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 259 : APRIL 1989 Ref: 50 £15.00
| | | This volume includes significant and readable articles upon Jean Antoine Lepine by A Chapiro, Birge & Ives Eight Day Wood Movement Clock by R Edwards, The Chimes at Chinqua-Penn by S White |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 250 : OCTOBER 1987 Ref: 69 £15.00
| | | This volume contains significant and readable articles including The Evolution of the Safety Pinion by C Risch |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 258 : FEBRUARY 1989 Ref: 64 £15.00
| | | This volume includes significant and readable articles upon Anne Boleyn's Clock by C Aked; The "Un-rarest" American watches by M Harrold and an interstsing piece on Watches for the Blind by H B Fried. |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 248 : JUNE 1987 Ref: 36 £15.00
| | | This volume contains significant and readable articles including The Clock of Old St Paul's London by C Aked; The willcock Clock by H Fallin, HR Playtner and the Canadian Horological Institute by J Varkaris and E Fuller |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 252 : FEBRUARY 1988 Ref: 63 £15.00
| | | This volume contains significant and readable articles upon Jesse Elwood Coleman and the South Bend Story by O B Frye; The Cosmoschronotrope, An astronomical Clock at the Smithsonian by R S Edwards, and an interesting commentary upon Photographing Clocks and watches by G & D Marsh |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 256 : OCTOBER 1989 Ref: 51 £15.00
| | | This volume includes significant and readable articles upon Unusual Gruen watches by R D Gruen, Part 1 of an article by I Cooperman on Time Globes of L Juvet, and Restoring a tall Clock Case by B Flexner |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 261 : JUNE 1989 Ref: 42 £15.00
| | | This volume includes significant and readable articles upon Interesting and Unusual Black Forest Clocks by R Ortenburger, Gravity Drive in Large Clocks by C Aked. |
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NEEDHAM J : CLERKS AND CRAFTSMEN IN CHINA AND THE WEST Ref: 699 £25.00
| | | 470pp Illus OP l970 Includes Missing Link, prenatal history of Steam Engine, Astronomy in classical China etc. |
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NELTHROPP Rev HL : CATALOGUE OF COLLECTION OF CLOCKS, WATCHES, CHRONOMETERS ETC Ref: 2013 £125.00
| | | 54pp OP lst ed 1895 collection as presented to the Company by Nelthropp who had been Master in 1893/4. In 1899 there was a theft of 9 'fine specimen' of watches and although remained listed in subsequent catalogues obviously can no longer been seen - unless you have them! |
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NEWCOMEN SOCIETY : TRANSACTIONS Ref: 2807 £20.00
| | | 4 vols - 65-68 (1993-1997) - railways, computers, aircraft, steam engine theory in 19th century etc. |
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NICHOLAS RADELOFF : ROLLING BALL CLOCK Ref: 1450 £12.00
| | | 10pp Colour illus SC OP l998 Bonham catalogue exclusively documenting this magnificent clock ex Bertele Collection. |
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NICHOLLS A : CLOCKS IN COLOUR Ref: 707 £10.00
| | | 204pp Colour illus OP l975 Good general international historical outline including an introductory chapter on the different features of movements, which is a helpful insight for the newcomer. |
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NICHOLLS A : ENGLISH BRACKET AND MANTEL CLOCKS Ref: 2090 £25.00
| | | 160pp Illus OP 1982 Useful general background information - chapter on makers includes some McCabe/Norton/Vulliamy numbering. |
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NICKLIN T : STUDIES IN EGYPTIAN CHRONOLOGY Ref: 3068 £10.00
| | | 74pp OP 1928 An erudite subject skilfully condensed into a well presented publication. |
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NICOLE NIELSEN & CO : MANUFACTURERS FINE WATCHES, SPEEDOMETERS Ref: 2338 £15.00
| | | 33pp Illus SC 2000 Limited (300) numbered edition Reprint of rare watch catalogue (c 1910) prefaced with brief details of the company Interesting views of Works/workshops. |
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NICOLSON D & A : NOVELTY AND ANIMATED WALL PENDULETTE CLOCKS Ref: 3070 £20.00
| | | 177pp Illus OP 1977 Stocked at the request of current collectors, the book is the only one I know on animated wall clocks made by Lux, keebler, Westclox, and Columbia Time. Something new to collect at affordable prices. |
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NIEHUSER E : FRENCH BRONZE CLOCKS Ref: 1637 £65.00
| | | 276pp 211 colour 1456 b/w 1999 Essential reference work for those interested in the identification of styles, allegorical influences etc of decorative bronze cases. Categorised into types with a 'catalogue' of 1365 examples grouped into subjects. |
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NIXSEAMAN Rev AJ : THOMAS TOMPION'S COTTAGE Ref: 2688 £20.00
| | | 10pp Illus SC OP 1952 Small booklet, church service sheet both written at the time a plaque was placed on the cottage by Worshipful Company of Clockmakers plus a postcard and two relatively recent photographs of the cottage. |
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NOAKES A : CHARLES SPENCELAYH AND HIS PAINTINGS Ref: 1342 £25.00
| | | 187pp Illus throughout OP 1978 Artist meticulous in his detailed paintings of old men pottering in antique shops or repairing clocks or watches in domestic situations. Includes Doctor Oiling a Clock. Original paintings now realise very high prices at auction. |
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ORD-HUME AWJG : CLOCKWORK MUSIC Ref: 1775 £20.00
| | | 334pp Illus OP l973 Illustrated history of mechanical musical instruments from musical box, pianolas to the orchestrion. Most comprehensive. |
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ORD-HUME AWJG : PERPETUAL MOTION: THE HISTORY OF AN OBSESSION Ref: 3072 £15.00
| | | 235pp Illus OP 1977 Predictably, given the respect and long standing of the Author, a comprehensive analysis of the topic, including reference and analysis of various rolling ball clocks. |
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ORD-HUME AWJG : PLAYER PIANO HISTORY OF MECHANICAL PIANO AND REPAIR Ref: 727 £25.00
| | | 295pp Illus OP l970 Sound historical reference, list of principal makers and patentees as well as chapters on repair. |
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ORD-HUME AWJG : THE MUSICAL CLOCK Ref: 729 £49.99
| | | 352pp 314 b/w, 49 colour illustrations. l995 Covers the international history of the musical clock, including chiming, carillon organ, string, comb playing examples, deals with style, mechanisms, tunes. Index of makers. Undoubtedly the major reference on this subject. |
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ORD-HUME AWJG : THE MUSICAL CLOCK Ref: 3523 £40.00
| | | 352pp 314 b/w, 49 colour illustrations. l995 Covers the international history of the musical clock, including chiming, carillon organ, string, comb playing examples, deals with style, mechanisms, tunes. Index of makers. Undoubtedly the major reference on this subject. Good SH copy |
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ORTENBURGER R : VIENNA REGULATORS AND FACTORY CLOCKS Ref: 731 £34.95
| | | 170pp Illus 1989 Replaces original three paperback books. Revised and upgraded. Informative content for both collector, dealer and restorer. |
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ORTENBURGER R : BLACK FOREST CLOCKS Ref: 732 £59.95
| | | 268pp Illus throughout l991 Excellent book! Just what was needed to compliment existing publications on the subject and with the bonus (for us!) of having English text Brownie points for illustrations of movements, weights, cuckoo mechanisms and hands. |
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PASSAGE OF TIME : EXHIBITION OF TIMEKEEPERS THROUGH THE AGES Ref: 1856 £7.00
| | | 41pp Illus SC 1999 Catalogue illustrating and describing clocks on exhibition - many from private collections and on public view for the first time. |
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PATENT OFFICE : PATENTS FOR INVENTION - CLOCKS, WATCHES TIMEKEEPERS Ref: 1041 £50.00
| | | 1300pp Limited (500 to copies) facsimile reprint OP Thousands of line drawings 2 vols Lists (Abridgements of Specifications Class 139 watches,clocks and timekeepers 1855-1930) Obviously an essential book for serious collector of novelty clocks,electric clocks and researchers. |
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PATENT OFFICE : PATENTS FOR INVENTION - BELLS GONGS, FOGHORNS,SIRENS, AND WHISTLES Ref: 3139 £50.00
| | | 9 VOLUMES: Original soft cover HMSO publications from the period and covers range 1889 -1930 providing abridgements and details of specifications. |
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PEARCE DCK : SOCIETY OF ORNAMENTAL TURNERS - LIBRARY INDEX Ref: 2605 £35.00
| | | Over 100pp Listed by author, title and SOT number SC 1996 - loan Society library Invaluable as a bibliography! |
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PEARSON M : BEAUTY OF CLOCKS Ref: 751 £10.00
| | | 96pp Colour illus OP l979 Value lies in pages of colour illus of painted dials and engraved backplates!! |
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PENDULUM TO ATOM : CENTENARY EXHIBITION SOUVENIR HANDBOOK Ref: 1524 £15.00
| | | 84pp Illus SC OP 1958 Gothic clocks, early bracket and longcases many would now be considered Museum pieces Includes photograph of Ilbert standing next to his chest of watches (chest should really read 5 foot tallboy!) |
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POLLARD D : THE ASTRONOMICAL CLOCKMAKER EDWARD COCKEY AND OTHER WARMINSTER HOROLOGISTS Ref: 1345 £45.00
| | | 320pp Illus SC OP l998 Limited ed 500 copies. Interesting and informative account of the main character with some pleasing information on other makers in the area. |
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PRAGER F D & SCAGLIA G : BRUNELLESCHI 1377-1466: STUDIES OF HIS TECHNOLOGY AND INVENTIONS Ref: 2189 £35.00
| | | 152pp Illus OP 1970 plus p/c article by Prager on Bruelleschi's clock. Bruelleschi was a great Tuscan architect also responsible for a number of mechanical inventions to do with hoists, cranes etc and a spring driven clock! Few pages creased at corners. |
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PROSSER R B : BIRMINGHAM INVENTORS AND INVENTIONS Ref: 2966 £25.00
| | | 250pp OP 1970 A County History reprint of a book first published in 1881, now with a forward by Asa Briggs, apart from the wealth on innovation revealed from one locality there is mention of a watchman's Tale tale clock in the 1820's. |
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PURDOM C : SCIENTIFIC TIMING Ref: 3077 £15.00
| | | 144pp Dia. SC 1947 The 17th century gave us Harrison, followed by Mudge and Breguet. The 20th century gave us Charles Purdom indicates the tribute, prior to a highly technical examination of the scientific principles of the balance and hairspring and the tick and tock! |
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RAISTRICK A : QUAKERS IN SCIENCE IN INDUSTRY DURING 17th/18th CENTURIES Ref: 794 £15.00
| | | 361pp Illus OP 1968 Includes chapter on clock and instrument makers. |
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REES S : CLOCKS WATCHES AND CHRONOMETERS Ref: 805 £35.00
| | | 295pp Illus OP 1970 reprint of 1819-20 original Sound technical detail on compensation, pendulums, chronometers (Mudge/Brockbank etc). astronomical clock (Reid/Brockbank etc). Excellent value. |
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REID T : TREATISE ON CLOCK AND WATCHMAKING Ref: 2519 £450.00
| | | 466pp including the bound in Appendix letter from Smeaton/Ludlam on the 'subject of turret clocks' 20 pl 7th 1859 Includes counts for orreries, equation clocks as well as dissertation on pendulums, compensation etc. contents theoretical and practical. This copy has at some time been rebound with a handsome calf, raised banding spine and marbled boards. A very worthwhile investment as it is amongst the best condition seen; with the pages and folding palates showing hardly any of the usual spotting and aging seen in many copies. |
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RICHESON AW : ENGLISH LAND MEASURING TO 1800 Ref: 2418 £25.00
| | | 214pp Illus OP 1966 Obviously refers to the instrumentation necessary for measuring. |
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ROBERTS D : PRECISION PENDULUM CLOCKS: Vol 1 :300 YEAR QUEST FOR ACCURATE TIMEKEEPING IN ENGLAND Ref: 2607 £55.00
| | | 320pp Illus 2003 Concise text written by today's leading horologists with nearly 1000 illus discussing the advances made by clockmakers in the Georgian, Regency and Victorian periods in order to achieve accurate timekeeping - chapter on Royal Observatory. (Orange cover) |
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ROBERTS D : CARRIAGE AND OTHER TRAVELLING CLOCKS Ref: 815 £70.00
| | | 368pp 1993 OP Lavishly illus c/b/w. Would be fair to say this concentrates on the more decorative examples - miniatures to full size. Chapters on Garnier, Vulliamy, Cole, Frodsham, McCabe, Dent, White and Breguet Discusses cases and movements. |
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 |  ROBERTS D : PRECISION PENDULUM CLOCKS: Vol 3 - France, Germany, America and recent advances Ref: 2763 £75.00
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| 288pp 500 Illus 2004 This long awaited volume competes the trilogy..bit like Lord of the Rings.... and includes details of clockmaking by the likes of the Berthoud's, Lepine, LeRoy, Riefler, Rohde, Howard & Co and many others with technical features and case styles discussed and described. (Green cover) |
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ROBERTS D : CONTINENTAL AND AMERICAN SKELETON CLOCKS Ref: 813 £55.00
| | | 245pp Illus 1989 Many of the examples shown here are far more decorative and in some instances with more technical complexity than those manufactured in this country. |
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ROBERTS D : THE BRACKET CLOCK Ref: 812 £40.00
| | | 192pp Illus OP 1982 Written by historian rather than horologist hence a few unconventional conclusions at times. Good general survey of changing styles etc through to the early 1990's. |
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ROBERTS D : PRECISION PENDULUM CLOCKS Ref: 820 £25.00
| | | 125pp Illus SC OP 1986 Far more than an exhibition catalogue. Fantastic illustrations - views movements, dials etc. Thorough documentation and discussion throughout of the detailed development of escapements and pendulums. |
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ROBERTS D : ENGLISH PRECISION PENDULUM CLOCKS Vol 2: Ref: 2624 £75.00
| | | 296pp Illus 2003 Follows development of precision timekeeping in England from 1722 through the 18/19th centuries. Both technical features and case styles are discussed and described. (Blue cover) |
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ROBERTSON WB, WALKER F : THE ROYAL CLOCKS IN WINDSOR CASTLE, et al Ref: 826 £20.00
| | | 42pp Illus SC OP l904 Fair amount of description Clocks photographed in situ so quite fun Includes those at St James court, Buckingham Palace and Hampton Court. Binding of cover has perished so booklet is in two parts but the contents and covers are sound . |
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ROGERS JC : ENGLISH FURNITURE Ref: 832 £15.00
| | | 244pp Illus. OP l967 Good general listing includes diagrams showing case construction - 2 clocks |
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ROSE RE : ENGLISH DIAL CLOCKS Ref: 1865 £25.00
| | | 198pp Illus OP 1978 ed Instructive illustrations i.e. movements, cross sections bezels, case moldings as well as good factual text Appendix giving Thwaites numbering system and dates. Good dj. |
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ROSE RE : ENGLISH DIAL CLOCKS Ref: 841 £39.50
| | | 255pp Illus Current reprint. Revised enlarged ed Instructive illustrations i.e. movements, cross sections bezels, case moldings as well as good factual text. Appendix giving Thwaites numbering system and dates. |
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ROSE TH : MAN & THE SEA: STAGES IN MARITIME & HUMAN PROGRESS Ref: 3079 £10.00
| | | 288pp OP 1935 More a maritime tile than horological, recounting the conquering of the Atlantic and early adventures into the Pacific. Complete with dustjacket. |
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ROYER COLLARD FB : SKELETON CLOCKS Ref: 2935 £30.00
| | | 154pp Illus OP 1969 ed Historical survey styles/dates/makers. Extracts from original catalogues of frame designs. |
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ROYER COLLARD FB : SKELETON CLOCKS Ref: 1866 £40.00
| | | 170pp Illus OP Enlarged 1977 edition reprinted 1981 Historical survey styles/dates/makers. Extracts from original catalogues of frame designs. |
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SABRIER JC : FREDERIC HOURIET: THE FATHER OF SWISS CHRONOMETRY Ref: 3489 £95.00
| | | 300pp 224 Illus 2006 The book describes the life and work of Houriet, his researches, experiments and contributions to the development of watches, clocks, regulators and instruments. |
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SAGVOLD D : LEGGED ALARM CLOCKS: with price guide Ref: 3494 £16.95
| | | 192pp Illus SC 2004 An exciting addition to the range of books available for the collections of many new comers. Covers Ansonia, Gilbert, Sessions, Welch, waterbury, Ingersoll, Ingraham, Lux, Big Ben alarms and many others |
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SALISBURY H : HENRY SAINSBURY : CATALOGUE OF CATHEDRAL, CHURCH, TURRET & MUSICAL CLOCKS Ref: 2916 £12.00
| | | 36pp SC Illus 2005. Trade catalogues are difficult to find and this facsimile reproduction of c1881 catalogue provides a rare insight into one of the lesser known turret clock makers, revealing a wide range of products including clocks, carillons, bells and sundials..... with illustrations, specifications and prices. |
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SALTER RJ : THE GREAT ENGINEERS - ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL Ref: 2600 £15.00
| | | 94pp Illus OP 1963 Readable account of the life of a great man. |
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SCIENCE MUSEUM PUBLICATIONS : TIME MEASUREMENT: COLLECTION CATALOGUE 1966 Ref: 869 £15.00
| | | 152pp Illus SC 1966 OP Descriptive catalogue of the exhibits in the Time Measurement collection of the Science Museum, London. |
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SCIENCE MUSEUM PUBLICATIONS : TIME MEASUREMENT: COLLECTION CATALOGUE 1947/1950 Ref: 3713 £15.00
| | | 152pp Illus SC 1947/1950 OP Descriptive and Historical catalogues of the exhibits in the Time Measurement collection of the Science Museum, London. |
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SCOTT W T : INVENTORY WORK AND CATALOGUES Ref: 2362 £15.00
| | | 224pp OP 1939 Fascinating guide for compilers of auction catalogues or inventories for various purposes of furniture etc. Copious explanations of terminology and abbreviations as well as general advice! |
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SHEARS PJ : HUGUENOT CONNECTIONS WITH THE CLOCKMAKING TRADE IN ENGLAND Ref: 2770 £40.00
| | | 22pp 1960 Useful and informative acount - few sources on the subject |
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SHELLEY F : AARON DODD CRANE: AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL Ref: 878 £25.00
| | | 120pp Illus SC OP 1987 Crane's best known and significant contribution to horology was the torsion pendulum, but the book includes much more. Should be read by everyone who has a love/hate relationship with 400 day clocks. Historical and technical content. |
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 | SHENTON A : THE EUREKA CLOCK Ref: 1339 £38.00
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| 96pp Illus 2nd revised ed OP 1999 A genuinely enlarged 2nd ed! The authoritative work on these electric clocks, now officially antiques as they were patented in 1906. Provides history, detailed commentary on their working and guidance for repair with many illustrations.. one of which I can claim as my own ! Additional information and illustrations particularly relating to French, German and USA examples. New copy. |
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 | SHENTON A and R : COLLECTABLE CLOCKS 1840-1940 Ref: 880 £29.95
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| 477pp Over 500 b/w/c illus l998 A reference work with price guide on the clocks made during this period -longcase, bracket, electric, novelty, alarms etc. Clocks interesting either for decorative or technical reasons. Appendices included and updated annually by the publishers. One of the best books to buy whether you have been interested in horology for 6 months or 6 years. |
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 | SHENTON R : CHRISTOPHER PINCHBECK AND HIS FAMILY Ref: 881 £12.00
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| 80pp 14pl OP 1976 Although family associated with Pinchbeck alloy they actually made clocks and watches (one in Royal Collection) |
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SMITH & SONS : GUIDE TO THE PURCHASE OF A CLOCK Ref: 890 £20.00
| | | 113pp Illus SC OP l971 reprint 2nd ed cl900 Catalogue of turret, bracket, longcase, carriage and French black marbles as stocked by this noted company significant reference source. |
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SMITH A : COUNTRY LIFE INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY OF CLOCKS Ref: 1883 £20.00
| | | 350pp Lavishly illus 1979/88 ed OP Covers styles, makers, tools, materials, workshop technique Some information on sundials and astrological instruments - each section written by expert in that field An excellent reference book. |
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SMITH B : SMITHS DOMESTIC CLOCKS: 2008 EDITION Ref: 3377 £20.00
| | | 290pp Illus SC 2008 already into a second much expanded edition, this is the main reference source on Smiths clocks. After many years research Barrie Smith has assembled all available information on the history of the company,factory photographs and an indexed picture gallery that will allow collectors and owners of Smiths clocks to date and name individual models. The new edition contains an additional 100 pages and includes details of 2150 clocks and timers ( synchronous, sectric, manual etc ) as well as appendices listing the varaitions by model and years of manufacture. |
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SMITH S : SMITHS MOTOR ACCESSORIES Ref: 3378 £12.00
| | | 134pp Illus SC 2006. A niche area of the market associated with keeping time whilst motoring . The publication provides a fully illustrated and priced facsimile reprint of an extremely rare motor accessory catalogue from 1910 illustrates mounted automobile watches and clocks, and other accessories. |
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STAMPS : ISLE OF MAN : MILLENNIUM MIDNIGHT COMMEMORATIVE PACK OF STAMPS Ref: 3169 £10.00
| | | pack of centenary stamps, unused. |
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STODDART JT : THE EARL OF ROSEBERY K.G.: AND ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY Ref: 2917 £20.00
| | | 174pp 1900 OP Illus An authoritative autobiography recounting the rise of the statesman who became leader of the Liberal Party. Not sure of the horological connection but I bet he wore a good quality pocket watch! |
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SWAIN JT : INDUSTRY BEFORE THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION NE LANCASHIRE 1500-1640 Ref: 2203 £15.00
| | | 235pp OP 1986 Little early for watch/clock making! Ex Weiss library. |
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TAIT H : CLOCKS AND WATCHES IN BRITISH MUSEUM Ref: 3395 £10.00
| | | 64pp Illus SC OP 1983 An informative and information packed guide of the items in this London museum. |
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TARDY : POINCOINS ACTUELS DES METAUX PRECIEUX Ref: 3672 £15.00
| | | 130pp SC OP 1985 Reference work on assay marks from around the World ; excluding the UK on which plenty is written elsewhere ! |
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TAYLOR EGR : MATHEMATICAL PRACTITIONERS OF HANOVARIAN ENGLAND Ref: 1409 £60.00
| | | 503pp Illus OP l966 Historical background but main body of text devoted to biographies of instrument makers working 1714-1840. Excellent copy. |
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THOMLINSON & SONS : G R HARDCASTLE COLLECTION OF RARE CLOCKS Ref: 2884 £40.00
| | | Auction catalogue of Contents of Residence which include 70 clocks (realised 3500 guineas in l948). Rare record of important collection. |
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 | THOMPSON D : BRITISH MUSEUM CLOCKS Ref: 3426 £19.99
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| 176pp 246 col Illus 2004 Authored by the Curator of Horology at the museum, the book features 66 of the most interesting clocks in the museum from table, astrobolic and astronomical clocks through to ship, longcase, travelling, organ clocks and observatory. |
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THOMSON A : TIME AND TIMEKEEPERS Ref: 938 £160.00
| | | 195pp Illus OP 1842 Basically a London dealer's (clocks are seen with his name on the dial ) puff but some interesting contemporary snippets and a fine dedication to Duke of Sussex with reference to his collection Copies of this book are not readily found at reasonable prices. |
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THORPE NM : THE FRENCH MARBLE CLOCK Ref: 939 £35.00
| | | 277pp Fully illus 2002 reprint A guide for collectors case styles dating and a list of makers Chapter on repair of movements. Very popular book. |
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TOOTH THOMAS : IT WAS ALL A MATTER OF TIME Ref: 3093 £15.00
| | | 156pp SC 1992 Recounts tales of early maritime voyages. Chapters on Harrison timekeepers and Kendall /Earnshaw. Illustrates include Earnshaw 520/2865. |
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TURNER AJ : MAURICE WHEELER'S ACCOUNT OF INCLINED PLANE CLOCK 1684 Ref: 954 £15.00
| | | 24pp pl SC OP 1972 reprinted from Phil Trans with introduction on Wheeler. |
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TURNER AJ : TIME MUSEUM: WATER CLOCKS, SAND GLASSES, FIRE CLOCKS Ref: 3535 £100.00
| | | 182pp Illus l984 OP Probably one of the most informative books on this subject as well as being a quality catalogue of the collection in Time Museum (USA). |
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TYLER EJ : EUROPEAN CLOCKS Ref: 960 £15.00
| | | 258pp Illus OP 1968 An excellent overview of the development of clockmaking in Holland, France, Germany etc concentrating on their period of greatest influence Cheap at the price! |
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TYLER EJ : CLOCK TYPES Ref: 2463 £20.00
| | | 166pp Illus OP 1982 Helpful international overview Helpful for newcomer. |
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ULLYETT K : IN QUEST OF CLOCKS Ref: 966 £15.00
| | | 264pp Well illus 1950 ed. or 1979 reprint. List of makers Splendid overview with some good illustrations of early clocks. Written by a collector for collectors. Copies also available signed by Author or Beeson, please specify when ordering which required if you mind! |
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ULLYETT K : BRITISH CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 2881 £10.00
| | | 48pp Illus 1st ed 1947 with good dustjacket. Contents relate to the traditional 17th/18th century clocks. Ex library and signed by Beeson. |
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URESOVA L : EUROPEAN CLOCKS - AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY Ref: 970 £12.50
| | | 240pp Illus OP l986 A good value title providing numerous illustrations and text focused mainly on clocks, and some sundials in Prague Museum. |
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VAN DEN ENDE : HUYGENS' LEGACY THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE PENDULUM CLOCK Ref: 3221 £95.00
| | | 301pp Illus 2004 An absolutely marvelous publication. The quality of publication is exceptional and reflects the content of an exhibition coordinated by the Dutch section of the AHS. Contents are well arranged and take the reader through the ages in a structured manner from 1600 to 1710; quality makers including Tompion, Knibb, Quare and many others. Already a collectors item. |
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 | VEHMEYER HM : CLOCKS - THEIR ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT 1320 -1880 Ref: 392 £290.00
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1032pp Col Illus 2005 2 volume slip case edition The complete history of the mechanical clock, from the fourteenth to the nineteenth century. Stunning colour photography throughout - approximately 1,000 illustrations.
Includes a list of clockmakers, a glossary and bibliography. |
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VITALE & VITALE : THE CARRIAGE CLOCK; 200 YEARS OF TIMELY ALLURE Ref: 1102 £15.00
| | | 40pp Illus OP l994 Commissioned and written for Vitale (interesting man!). Extravagantly produced - superb colour illustrations of rare items which presumably had passed through his hands used to compliment the text Future collector's item? |
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WALTERS HB : CHURCH BELLS OF ENGLAND Ref: 3587 £100.00
| | | 422pp Illus 1977 OP First published in 1912 an authoritative comprehensive work covering the technical processes, ringing and ringers, great bells, uses and customs, as well as the foundaries. Includes 12 page bibliography of use to campanologists. |
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WARD FAB : TIME MEASUREMENT Ref: 3393 £10.00
| | | 150pp Illus OP 1966 descriptive and illustarted catalogue of items of historical importance on display in the Science Museum, London; an underestimated display. |
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WARNARS GMJ : NEDERLANDSE KUNST EN ANTIEKBEURS BREDA Ref: 2406 £15.00
| | | 215pp Illus OP 1979 Few important clocks but general spread of art, furniture, silver. |
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WARWICK A : COLLECTING CLOCK MEMORIES Ref: 3697 £15.00
| | | 204pp Illus SC 2007 A self published book providing a predominnatly narrative and very much a personal account of the author's life involved with Horology. |
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WAY B, GREEN N : TIME AND ITS RECKONING Ref: 2386 £12.50
| | | 137pp OP 1940 Line drawings of escapements, suspension, tides( illustration of the Severn Barrage) electric clocks (Hipp escapement) sea time (demonstrates how to use sextant) etc. |
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WENHAM E : OLD CLOCKS FOR MODERN USE Ref: 3217 £10.00
| | | 174pp Illus OP 1965. The author manages to cover every aspect of interest in this book: running through evolution of clocks assisting the reader gain an understanding of the breadth of the topic of horology, including a list of selected makers and a chart showing evolution of clock design. |
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WESOLOWSKI ZM : CONCISE GUIDE TO MILITARY TIMEPIECES 1880-1990 Ref: 999 £25.00
| | | 192pp Illus 1995 Covers wristwatches diver's and aviators' watches, clocks, deck watches and so on . Index illustrating and identifying some 160 international marks. |
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WHITE G : ENGLISH LANTERN CLOCKS Ref: 1004 £450.00
| | | 300pp Many illus OP 1989 Historical content together with repair and restoration. Without doubt THE reference work on the subject. This copy in excellent condition with tidy dustjacket. |
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WHITE G : TOYS DOLLS AUTOMATA MARKS AND LABELS Ref: 1003 £10.00
| | | 239pp Many illus 1985 OP Impressive list of marks, makers, dates etc. |
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WHITNEY ME : MILITARY TIMEPIECES Ref: 1006 £50.00
| | | 667pp Illus 1992 Fantastic! Aircraft, marine, tank clocks, stop watches. chronometers, wrist, divers watches. Helpful identification details and extensive technical data. |
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WILLARD JW : SIMON WILLARD AND HIS CLOCKS Ref: 1992 £20.00
| | | 133pp Illus HB OP 1962 corrected reprint of 1911 edition Thorough discussion of Willard and his work. |
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WILLARD JW : SIMON WILLARD AND HIS CLOCKS Ref: 1086 £10.00
| | | 133pp Illus SC OP 1968 reprint of 1911 edition Thorough discussion of Willard and his work. |
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WILLIAMSON Dr GC : COLLECTION JAMES WARD USHER OF LINCOLN Ref: 1324 £325.00
| | | c100pp Illus OP Limited edition of 50 copies 1900 Vellum bound Selection of miniatures, boxes, watches etc Important early decorative watches - many on show in Museum today Interesting to note cataloguer! Very rare item. |
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WILSON C : THE BOOK OF TIME Ref: 1019 £15.00
| | | 320pp Illus OP 1980 What is time? Sundials, mechanical clocks, body clocks etc. |
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WILSON C : EUROPEAN CLOCKS IN THE PAUL GETTY MUSEUM, Ref: 1018 £35.00
| | | 256pp Illus l996 Nineteen French and German clocks (1680-1798) pictured and discussed in impressive detail Biographies of makers and enamellers as well as details of provenance Doubt if you would learn more if you actually went to the States to view! |
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WILSON C : FRENCH CLOCKS IN THE PAUL GETTY MUSEUM, Ref: 3623 £15.00
| | | 72pp Illus SC OP 1976 Fourteen French clocks (1680-1798) pictured and discussed in impressive detail Biographies of makers and enamellers as well as details of provenance. |
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WOOD E J : CURIOSITIES OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 1190 £30.00
| | | 443pp Illus OP 1866 original. Fascinating snippets of information taken from a vast array of obscure printed sources - novels, manuscripts, letters, etc. Highly sought after book by those who enjoy delving and browsing. |
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WOOD E J : CURIOSITIES OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 3244 £35.00
| | | 443pp Illus OP 1973 reprint of 1866 original. Fascinating snippets of information taken from a vast array of obscure printed sources - novels, manuscripts, letters, etc. Highly sought after book by those who enjoy delving and browsing. |
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WOTTON P : ANNIVERSARY CLOCKS Ref: 1101 £10.00
| | | 32pp Illus OP SC l997 Fantastic value, history styles, trademarks etc relating to anniversary clocks. |
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WRIGHT L : CLOCKWORK MAN Ref: 1092 £15.00
| | | 260pp Illus OP 1968 Interesting thought that more time has been devoted to development of clocks than the control of their effect. |
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WYLDE J : THE BOOK OF TRADES Ref: 2735 £65.00
| | | 394pp 31 plates - surprised book has not been broken for some heathen to frame plates as they are all attractive! 1870 Among the Cotton Wadding, the Lucifer and the Pin makers we find Musical Instruments and Clock and Watchmakers - frankly just a book to enjoy browsing. Highly decorative cover but both inside hinges cracked. |
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YAMAGUCHI R : THE CLOCKS OF JAPAN Ref: 8000 £200.00
| | | 265pp 1950 Illus A very rare boxed publication dedicated by the author to previous owner featuring chapters on Antique Japanese clocks, Japanese Lantern Clocks, Pillar Clocks, Bracket Clocks and miscellaneous table, paper weight and clock-watches. The introductory preface is in English, French and Spanish. The main body text is in Japanese. In excellent condition. |
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ZEEMAN J : DE NEDERLANDSE STAANDE KLOK Ref: 24 £120.00
| | | 488pp Illus throughout OP 1996 edition, which includes a brief English summary of each chapter as an appendix. Contains everything! Numerous excellent illustrations of detail of movements, makers signatures on dial and marks on dial backs etc, casework, hands. List of Dutch makers and biographical details. Much to extract from. Dutch language. |
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ZEEMAN J : DE NEDERLANDSE STAANDE KLOK Ref: 1032 £80.00
| | | 497pp Illus throughout OP 1977 edition Contains everything! Numerous excellent illustrations of detail of movements, makers signatures on dial and marks on dial backs etc, casework, hands. List of Dutch makers and biographical details. Much to extract from. Dutch language. |
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ZEEMAN J : DE NEDERLANDSE STOELKLOK Ref: 5 £60.00
| | | 264pp Illus OP 1978 Well chosen illus - details of movements, cases etc as well as complete clocks. Short list of makers. Good historical outline of development styles etc of these Dutch 'bracket clocks'. |
