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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.

BARDER RCR : ENGLISH COUNTRY GRANDFATHER CLOCKS Ref: 2929 £35.00
223pp Illus OP l983 Discusses cases and movements brass dial longcase clocks - 8 day and 30 hour country makers including Colchester, Newbury etc -differing contents to Loomes. This copy dedicated by the author to previous owner with thanks for his help.

BARDER RCR : ENGLISH COUNTRY GRANDFATHER CLOCKS Ref: 1369 £35.00
223pp Illus OP 1983 Discusses cases and movements brass dial longcase clocks - 8 day and 30 hour country makers including Colchester, Newbury etc -differing contents to Loomes.

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.

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.

BRITTEN FJ : OLD ENGLISH CLOCKS - THE WETHERFIELD COLLECTION Ref: 3509 £250.00
114pp Illus OP l907 original numbered sale copy from the original run of just 300. Famous collection well depicted and described - these clocks occasionally come up in auction today. Offered at around half the usual price as this copy does require a rebind and could carry a leather binding with advantage.

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.

CAUDINE A : LA GRANDE HORLOGE (Comtoise clocks) Ref: 199 £90.00
272pp Illus OP 1992 Fantastic value - numerous colour photographs. A restorer's dream reference work on the casework of a French Comtoise clock - close ups of design of veneer, shape, colour, dials etc. Although text is in French the most limited knolwedge of the language will enable the value to be gained from the book.

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.

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!

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.

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

CESCINSKY H, WEBSTER M : ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS Ref: 3528 £220.00
353pp Illus Tissue protected frontispiece 1913 1st ed rebound previously in a magnificent rich red leather binding with raised banding and gilt lettering; marbeled boards. Covers all the early lantern, bracket and longcase styles showing spandrels, hands etc as well as full length view. Bears a respected previous owners signature inside and has just 2 loose pages at rear of book capable of repair.The restorers and dealers' bible!

CESCINSKY H, WEBSTER M : ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS Ref: 3692 £35.00
354pp 407 Illus OP 1991 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 SH copy.

DARKEN J HOOPER J : ENGLISH 30 HOUR CLOCKS Ref: 1214 £55.00
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.

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!

DAWSON P : THE IDEN CLOCK COLLECTION Ref: 280 £50.00
283pp Over 400 illus OP l987 Again an important book written by a very knowledgeable and experienced craftsman (and author!) Discusses in detail this noted l930/40 collection of longcase and bracket clocks (few barometers) - based on Iden's own photographs.

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.

	DAWSON P, DROVER C, and PARKES D : EARLY ENGLISH CLOCKS Ref: 3575 £40.00
	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. Well cared for copy.

DREW & SON : CATALOGUE OF GRANDFATHER CLOCKS CASES AND MOVEMENTS, inc Church and Turret clocks Ref: 3152 £40.00
12pp 1911 SC Covers slightly torn on spine, but provides an interesting insight into the range of items for sale at the time by this Peterborough manufacturer.

EDWARDES E : THE GRANDFATHER CLOCK Ref: 2282 £25.00
271pp Illus OP 3rd 1971 Descriptive essay on the longcase with its weight driven precursors and contemporaries. An interesting introduction to the subject although solid reading.

EDWARDES E : THE GRANDFATHER CLOCK Ref: 325 £40.00
215pp plus 154 pl OP l980 enlarged and revised ed. Written more from the academic approach therefore little use to anyone who wants his information handed to him on a plate! i.e. provides evolutionary outline but does not tell you what to buy.

EDWARDES E : THE GRANDFATHER CLOCK Ref: 2938 £20.00
253pp Illus OP 1952 ed Descriptive essay on the longcase with its weight driven precursors and contemporaries. An interesting introduction to the subject although solid reading. Dustjacket worse for wear but supplied so you can see what it looks like!

EDWARDES E : THE GRANDFATHER CLOCK Ref: 3704 £15.00
165pp Illus OP 1949 first ed Descriptive essay on the longcase with its weight driven precursors and contemporaries. An interesting introduction to the subject although solid reading.

ELLS A : FINDING AND RESTORING LONGCASE CLOCKS Ref: 26 £50.00
128pp Illus OP 2000 Advice on selecting followed by various stages in restoration of cases, dials hands. has proved to be a very popular title over the years for the newcomer to this field of collecting. Unfortunately very difficult to find copies now.

EVANS J : THOMAS TOMPION AT THE DIAL AND THREE CROWNS Ref: 1972 £30.00
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.

FABIAN LL : COULD IT HAVE BEEN WREN Ref: 3582 £10.00
20pp Illus 1977 OP Offprint of a readable and well researched article speculating that Christopher Wren had a hand in the design of early ebony longcase and table clock cases.

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.

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.

HOWSE D, HUTCHINSON B : THE CLOCKS AND WATCHES OF CAPTAIN JAMES COOK 1769-1969 Ref: 2937 £10.00
60pp SC Illus 1960's An excellent AHS reprinted collection of articles covering the early pendulum clocks, early watches, and marine timekeepers in the guise of Kendall, Arnold, Shelton, Ellicott.

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.

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.

LEE R : THE KNIBB FAMILY - CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 27 £690.00
187pp 190 pl b/w/c OP 1964 Private printing - numbered copies. Always a sought after book with an ever escalating price. Invaluable detailed information on family and their work (many views of clocks and movements) Without dust jacket and also with a previous inscription on the flysheet snopaked out. Could be covered with new owners personalised library sticker. Probably the best value copy of this scarcity offered for many years!

LEE R : THE KNIBB FAMILY - CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 3708 £850.00
187pp 190 pl b/w/c OP 1964 Private printing - numbered copies. Always a sought after book with an ever escalating price. Invaluable detailed information on family and their work (many views of clocks and movements) With dust jacket, showing some signs of wear but not falling apart!.

LEE R : THE KNIBB FAMILY - CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 2711 £950.00
187pp 190 pl b/w/c OP 1964 Private printing - numbered copies. Always a sought after book with an ever escalating price. Invaluable detailed information on family and their work (many views of clocks and movements) Dust jacket in much better condition than is often seen, with just a slight tear to rear.

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.

LLOYD AH : THE ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCK - ITS EVOLUTION AND HISTORY Ref: 612 £35.00
28pp Illus.OP Concise guide to essential details for dating a clock - illus taken from clocks in Iden, Ilbert, Webster etc. collections.

LOOMES B : THE WHITE DIAL CLOCK Ref: 3308 £15.00
172pp Illus OP l974 ed Painted dial (longcase) clocks Interesting chapters on case designs moon globes, discs and unusual pendulum bobs. Signed by Author.

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)

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.

LOOMES B : PAINTED DIAL CLOCKS 1770-1870 Ref: 629 £65.00
280pp Illus 1995 OP Complete rewrite of White Dial Clocks with additional colour and black and white illustrations presented in larger format - details history, comments on cases, movements etc.

LOOMES B : WHITE DIAL CLOCKS: THE COMPLETE GUIDE Ref: 623 £25.00
268pp Illus OP 1981 revised ed Painted dial(longcase) clocks. Interesting chapters on case designs, moon globes, discs and unusual pendulum bobs.

LOOMES B : COUNTRY CLOCKS AND THEIR LONDON ORIGINS Ref: 622 £25.00
192pp Illus OP l976 Excellent information on good early makers but really prized for important chapter on Fromanteel.

LOOMES B : BRASS DIAL CLOCKS Ref: 630 £150.00
350pp Illus OP 1997 Detailed study of origins and development of brass dial longcase clocks - concentrates on regional types, details of varying styles of both 30 hour and 8 day examples.

MAITZNER F, MOREAU J : THE COMTOISE, THE MORBIER, THE MOREZ Ref: 641 £90.00
449pp Illus throughout b/w/c and line drawings of movements OP 6th ed l990 Bibliography. List of makers and outline of historical development followed by extensive technical description of 70 movements. One of the few reference book for owners of these clocks. English text.

McDONALD J : LONGCASE CLOCKS Ref: 33 £20.00
128pp Illus OP 1982 Historical developments of case style/technical featyres, chart outlining main characteristics; a useful book to quickly increase the newcomers knowledge.

NEALE J : JOSEPH AND THOMAS WINDMILLS Ref: 1425 £37.50
304pp Well illus l999 Biographical details of the Windmills family, full discussion and details of the clocks and watches. A welcome informative reference work.

NEALE J : JOSEPH AND THOMAS WINDMILLS Ref: 17 £30.00
304pp Well illus 1999 Biographical details of the Windmills family, full discussion and details of the clocks and watches. A welcome informative reference work. SH copy with small tear to dj.

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!

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.

NUTTING W : THE CLOCK BOOK Ref: 1381 £15.00
310pp Illus OP l935 Good spread of American and English clocks and their makers - well illustrated important international examples - early examples - with an excellent list of makers/dates etc. Emphasis on those of American origin.

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)

ROBERTS D : BRITISH LONGCASE CLOCKS Ref: 816 £70.00
374pp 500 Illus 1990 Superb illus cases, movements dials hands, spandrels (not from Cescinsky!!) contributing to a well thought out and comprehensive outline of styles, dates, makers' biographies with maps and place names. Pages of lacquer case detail.

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)

ROBERTS D : PRECISION PENDULUM CLOCKS: Vol 3 - France, Germany, America and recent advances Ref: 2763 £75.00
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)

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.

ROBERTS D : BRITISH LONGCASE CLOCKS Ref: 28 £55.00
374pp 500 Illus 1990 Superb illus cases, movements dials hands, spandrels (not from Cescinsky!!) contributing to a well thought out and comprehensive outline of styles, dates, makers' biographies with maps and place names. Pages of lacquer case detail. Excellent SH copy.

SHENTON A and R : COLLECTABLE CLOCKS 1840-1940 Ref: 880 £29.95
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.

SMITH E & B : RESTORING GRANDFATHER CLOCKS Ref: 895 £25.00
240pp Illus 1995 Just what has been needed for some time! A practical guide specifically for those who wish to maintain and restore their longcase.

THEELKE A : FACES OF MYSTERY : ENGLISH DECORATED ENAMEL CLOCK DIALS Ref: 934 £14.00
24pp Illus OP l983 Prior to this publication there was no documentation on the true enamel dials found on a few clocks dating from the 18th century.

VAN DEN ENDE : HUYGENS' LEGACY THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE PENDULUM CLOCK Ref: 3221 £90.00
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.

VEHMEYER HM : CLOCKS - THEIR ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT 1320 -1880 Ref: 392 £230.00
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.

VERNAY ARTHUR S : WETHERFIELD COLLECTION OF ENGLISH CLOCKS Ref: 2534 £90.00
62pp Illus OP 1928 Introduction and commentary text followed by catalogue of exhibition of the Wetherfield collection that was sold to Vernay in USA. Rare item.