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ABBOTT H : THE WATCH FACTORIES OF AMERICA Ref: 1117   £30.00 

145pp Illus OP Limited (500 copies) reprint of 1888 ed. Complete history of watchmaking from 1809-1888 and biographies of celebrated makers. 
ABELER J : 5000 JAHRE ZEIT MESSUNG Ref: 1566   £10.00 

128pp SC OP 1968 Catalogue of items in Wuppertaler Museum - clocks, watches and watch stands, papers, keys and medals sold with 2nd edition 1978 - some variation of contents. 
ABELER J : ULLSTEIN UHRENBUCH - eine Kulturgeschichte der Zeitmessung Ref: 4   £15.00 

324pp Illus OP l975 Good survey - useful details of case designs/dates. Potted biographies. Covers Continental clocks and watches. 
ABELER J : ALT BERGISCHE UHREN Ref: 3   £45.00 

112pp Illus OP l968 Important survey - casework, dials, hands movements etc in great detail - mainly longcases excellent photographs - with list of makers and dates. 
ABELER J : DIE GESCHICHTE DER UHR Ref: 3432   £10.00 

86pp Illus OP 1971 Details of the clocks and watch exhibits at the Das Wuppertaler Uhrenmuseum, written in an easy and readable style. 
ABELER J : ZEIT-ZEICHEN DIE TRAGBARE UHR VON HENLEIN BIS HEUTE Ref: 3460   £20.00 

212pp Illus OP 1983 Focuses upon examples of ornate pocket watches and watches built into various objects ranging form hand mirrors to pistols. 
ABELER J : ALLES TICKT DIE UHRENSAMMLUNG DES STAATLICHEN MUSEUMS SCHWERIN Ref: 3445   £10.00 

152pp Illus 2000 Details of the clocks and watch exhibits at the museum. Good quality illustarteions support an informed content. 
ABMUS F : TECHNISCHE LAUFWERKE EINSCHLIEBLICH UHREN : EINBUCH FUR FEINWERKTECHNIKER Ref: 3412   £50.00 

279 pp Illus OP 1958 Detailed practical handbook, with example calculations for train work and pitch and much more too! 
ACKERMANN HC : DIE UHRENSAMMLUNG NATHAN-RUPP im Historical Museum Basel Ref: 3195   £30.00 

333pp Illus OP 1984 Heavily illustrated with wide range of makers of clocks and pocket watches covered and good indexing of contents 
ADLER MH : THE WRITING MACHINE - A HISTORY OF THE TYPEWRITER Ref: 2091   £35.00 

381pp Illus OP 1973 Signed copy. Major reference work - technical and historical detail. Invaluable for identifying and dating. 
AKED C : CONSPECTUS OF ELECTRICAL TIMEKEEPING Ref: 1224   £30.00 

80pp Illus SC OP 1977 Reprint of six articles in AHS including Murday, Bain, etc. and an excellent bibliography. Signed by the author. 
AKED C : HOROLOGY IN PROVINCIAL RURAL MUSEUMS Ref: 3141   £10.00 

46pp SC OP 1974 Title says it all, published by AHS. 
AKED C : ELECTRIFYING TIME Ref: 66   £30.00 

106pp Illus SC OP l977 Catalogue of important exhibition of electric clocks held at Science Museum held to commorate Bain centenary, now useful reference source.  
ALBRIGHT FP : JOHANN LUDVIG EBERHARDT AND HIS SALEM CLOCKS Ref: 13   £20.00 

160pp Illus OP l978 Well researched account of 18th Century USA clockmaker providing fascinating insight into work procedures, sources of materials etc. 
ALLAN C : OLD STIRLING CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 14   £27.50 

160pp illus OP l989 Limited edition of 500 copies - Mainly longcase. Contents follow the accepted pattern of maker's names, dates of working interspersed with illustrations. 
ALLEN W F : HISTORY OF STANDARD TIME AND ITS ADOPTION IN NORTH AMERICA Ref: 3000   £40.00 

76pp OP 1904 A fascinating historical insight, which includes copies of resolutions and exchanges of correspondence with the many railway companies, drawn together by the secretary of the American Railway Association.  
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 tile on the subject. 
ALMANACH DES HORLOGERS FOR : 1886, 1887, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892 Ref: 2608   £75.00 

6 small paper backs c120 pages containing practical/technical articles on escapements, polishes, application of electricity, plating etc written by the 'wise men' of their day'! The advertisements are a joy and a great source of information . Covers grubby. 
AMERICAN MANUFACTURING Co.O. : SELF WINDING CLOCKS Ref: 3624   £20.00 

39pp Illus SC OP 1986 Replica of illustarted company catalogue of Self Winding Clocks under Pond Patents made by American Manufacturing & Supply Co 
AMERICAN OPTICAL COMPANY : THREE AMERICAN MICROSCOPE BUILDERS Ref: 2867   £12.50 

77pp Illus SC 1945 Relates to work of Charles and Herbert Spencer and Robert Tolles. 
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. 
AMERICAN WATCHMAKERS INSTITUTE : QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS OF AND FOR THE CLOCKMAKING PROFESSION Ref: 3095   £25.00 

224pp SC 1981 First edition, first printing. A substantially underestimated title, it contains an absolute mine of information, on various clock types (e.g.. first 6 questions and answers relate to Atmos), escapements, strike trains, pendulums, cleaning, rebushing, theory, striking, repairs, etc and workshop tables. Defy anyone not to learn something ! 
AMERICAN WATCHMAKERS INSTITUTE : QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS OF AND FOR THE CLOCKMAKING PROFESSION Ref: 3096   £25.00 

240pp SC 1981 First edition,second printing.A substantially underestimated title, it contains an absolute mine of information, on various clock types (e.g.. first 6 questions and answers relate to Atmos), escapements, strike trains, pendulums, cleaning, rebushing, theory, striking, repairs, etc and workshop tables. Defy anyone not to learn something ! 
AMERICAN WATCHMAKERS INSTITUTE : QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE WATCHMAKING PROFESSION Ref: 3094   £15.00 

66pp SC 1977 A substantially underestimated title, it contains an absolute mine of information, on various clock types (e.g.. first 6 questions and answers relate to Atmos), escapements, strike trains, pendulums, cleaning, rebushing, theory, striking, repairs, etc and workshop tables. Defy anyone not to learn something ! 
ANDERSON JM : CHARLES ALVAH SMITH - MAKER UNUSUAL WOODEN CLOCKS Ref: 138   £15.00 

67pp Illus SC l989 Covers techniques and designs used by dedicated present day craftsman in Vermont USA 
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. 
ANSONIA : CATALOGUE OF THE ANSONIA CLOCK CO Ref: 3339   £25.00 

168pp SC Illus Reprint of 1894/5 catalogue, with price list, detailing their range of clocks,bronzes, regulators and tower clocks. 
ANSONIA : CATALOGUE OF THE ANSONIA CLOCK CO Ref: 3338   £25.00 

213pp SC Illus Reprint of 1906/7 catalogue, with price list, detailing their range of clocks,bronzes, regulators and tower clocks. Very interesting to note some of the changes in models available from just 12 years earlier in the other reprint catalogue available. 
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. 
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. 
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  
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. 
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. 
ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY : ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY JOURNALS: VOLUME II, III, IV Ref: 1657   £20.00 

Antiquarian Horological Society quarterly publication: Above reprinted volumes available in maroon binding, priced individually. 
ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY : ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY JOURNALS: VOLUME IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI,XVII, and XVIII (ie 9 to 18!! ) Ref: 3240   £20.00 

Antiquarian Horological Society quarterly publication: Above complete volumes, mostly with indexes, available unbound, priced as individual volumes. Start collecting this long running and informative publication now while we have a starter pack! 
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. 
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. 
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. 
ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY : ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY JOURNALS: Individual Journals: Volume 10 onwards Ref: 2901   £2.50 

Various magazines available from this esteemed and highly sought after publication: Current stock includes a range of magazines from Vols 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 24, 25, 27, 28. Priced individually; 25% discount for more than 6 on these later volumes only. 
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 
ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY : ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY JOURNALS: VOLUME V Ref: 3522   £30.00 

Antiquarian Horological Society quarterly publication: Above reprinted volume available in maroon binding. 
ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY : ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY JOURNALS: FULL ORIGINAL SET - PART LEATHER BOUND Ref: 2   £1,000.00 

Antiquarian Horological Society quarterly publication: Quite exceptional now to find the early original volumes. This set is absolutely complete with all indexes and journals to the present day. The first 10 volumes are bound in matching red leather; banded spine, gilt lettering and leather corners over a red linen board cover. A slight variation in colour of one volume does not detract from the attractiveness of the set. The remaining volumes are unbound and all present and correct together with a number of the AHS convention magazines issued to members. 
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. 
ANTIQUE AUTOMATONS : LOAN EXHIBITION HELD NEW YORK Ref: 1466   £20.00 

69pp Illus including colour SC OP 1950 Many items on public view for the first time. 
ANTIQUORUM : IMPORTANT COLLECTORS WRISTWATCHES,POCKET WATCHES & CLOCKS; 14/06/06 Ref: 3247   £5.00 

Usual high quality illustrations, descriptions and price guides. Features predominantly wrist and pocket watches.  
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. 
ANTIQUORUM : THE ART OF ROLEX: 18/1/92 Ref: 2824   £50.00 

108pp Illus thematic catalogue of 1992 auction. 
ANTIQUORUM : THEMATIC CATALOGUE ON EROTICA - WATCHES, JEWELLERY AND OBJECTS OF VERTU Ref: 2772   £50.00 

250pp Illus Interesting bed time reading! 1997 
ANTIQUORUM : IMPORTANT COLLECTORS WRISTWATCHES,POCKET WATCHES & CLOCKS; 20/09/06 Ref: 3372   £5.00 

Usual high quality illustrations, descriptions and price guides. Features predominantly wrist and pocket watches.  
ANTIQUORUM : IMPORTANT COLLECTORS WATCHES, WRISTWATCHES AND CLOCKS :26/05/04 Ref: 3326   £5.00 

Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. 
ANTIQUORUM : EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTORS TIMEPIECES, HOROLOGICAL TOOLS & DOCUMENTS 15/5/05 Ref: 88   £5.00 

Usual high quality illustrations, descriptions and price guides. . 
ANTIQUORUM : THE SANDBERG WATCH COLLECTION Ref: 3151   £35.00 

497pp Illus Detailed and well illustrated catalogue of sale of Nov 2001 
ANTIQUORUM : THE ART OF LONGINES Ref: 3392   £50.00 

236pp Illus thematic catalogue of 1994 auction of 195 lots of pocket and wristwatches. 
ANTIQUORUM : THE LONGITUDE AT THE EVE OF THE THIRD MILLENNIUM Ref: 3142   £15.00 

175pp Illus1999 OP Details sale of a selection of important marine timekeepers, chronometers, regulators and documents relating to the discovery of longitude. 
ANTIQUORUM : IMPORTANT COLLECTORS WATCHES, WRISTWATCHES AND CLOCKS : 5&6/6/04 Ref: 3327   £5.00 

Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. 
ANTIQUORUM : IMPORTANT COLLECTORS WRISTWATCHES,POCKET WATCHES & CLOCKS; 11/11/07 Ref: 3676   £5.00 

Usual high quality illustrations, descriptions and price guides. Features predominantly wrist and pocket watches.  
ANTIQUORUM : IMPORTANT COLLECTORS WRISTWATCHES, POCKET WATCHES AND CLOCKS : 7/6/08 Ref: 75   £5.00 

Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. 
ANTONETTO M : THE SWATCH HANDBOOK 1992 Ref: 2887   £25.00 

324pp Illus 1992 Excellent survey of watch in production - valuations, full details description of each model Ideal collectors/dealers reference source material. 
APPLEBY K : CLOCKMAKERS OF CHESHIRE Ref: 1634   £25.00 

152pp Illus 1999 Listing by makers and locations together with some reprinted material from previous researchers Chester makers have chapter on their own. 
ARTHUR J : TIME AND ITS MEASUREMENT Ref: 1127   £20.00 

64pp Illus OP 1909 Author was USA collector of repute interested in the study of clocks, watches and time measurement. Interesting section of Japanese clocks and astronomical foundation of time. Covers marked in places. 
ARTS ET METIERS : CATALOGUE HORLOGERIE Ref: 1060   £75.00 

330pp Illus OP l949 Very hard to find copies A fabulous collection - sundials, clocks, watches, tools, spheres many illustrated, technical detail discussed - often with diagram of important detail, acquisition dates and so on Helpful bibliography. Price is reduced to reflect that the front cover is lightly detached from the spine. But the binding is sound. 
ASHBY T & P : MAKING WOODEN CLOCK CASES Ref: 3488   £25.00 

222pp Illus SC OP 1992 Contains detailed scaled plans in metric and imperial, with designs and construction instructions for 20 clocks. The purist would need to exercise some self control on materials used, but the plans and guidance hold good 
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. 
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 
ASREY & CO : CLOCKWORK OF THE HEAVENS Ref: 1078   £15.00 

92pp Illus SC OP l973 Catalogue of Asprey Exhibition. Good informative content dealing with astronomical clocks, watches and allied instruments. ex Weiss library. 
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. 
ATKINSON N : SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH "THE WORLD S BEST MECHANICIAN" Ref: 1198   £42.50 

335pp Illus SC OP 1997 To most of us of screw thread fame however man of many parts - machine tools designs, hexagonally rifled gun, mechanical street sweepers - this is the life and work of a rumbustious Victorian told with enthusiasm and verve. 
ATKINSON N : SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH "THE WORLD S BEST MECHANICIAN" Ref: 3670   £60.00 

335pp Illus Hardback OP 1997 To most of us of screw thread fame however man of many parts - machine tools designs, hexagonally rifled gun, mechanical street sweepers - this is the life and work of a rumbustious Victorian told with enthusiasm and verve. 
ATKINSON RJC : STONEHENGE AND NEIGHBOURING MONUMENTS Ref: 3616   £5.00 

40ppIllus SC OP 1978 Informative guide book relating to this Ancient Monument around which the summer solstice turns or vice versa! 
ATKINSON RJC : WHAT IS STONEHENGE? Ref: 3617   £5.00 

20pp Illus SC OP 1970 Informative guide produced for young people visting the monument. 
AUBERT D : MONTRES ET HORLOGERS EXCEPTIONNELS DE LA VALLEE DE JOUX : VOL 1 Ref: 41   £50.00 

208pp Illus l993 Detailed social history of watchmaking in this particular area of Switzerland through to the present century - naturally the various technical innovations and achievements have not escaped detailed mention. 
AUGARDE J D : LES OUVRIERS DU TEMPS LA PENDULE A PARIS Ref: 1185   £150.00 

250pp Illus 1996 History of clockmakers in Paris from Louis XIV to Napoleon 1 together with the cabinet makers, bronze workers, carvers, gilders, enamellers, etc. 460 biographies, essential reference work - completely new study. 
AVERY A G : NEW ENGLAND CLOCKS AT OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE Ref: 2216   £10.00 

44PP Illus SC OP 2nd ed 1966 Shows some important early American clocks - The J Cheney Wells collection. 
BABANI BB : HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN ELECTRONIC & QUARTZ CONTROLLED WATCHES & CLOCKS Ref: 3600   £10.00 

95pp Illus SC OP 1975 Now heres a challenge for those quiet moments! 
BACHELIN A : L'HORLOGERIE NEUCHATELOISE AVEC DEUX HELIOGRAVURES DE MAX GIRARDET Ref: 3384   £120.00 

222pp OP 1888 A very rare book, originally in softcover but very sympathetically rebound in hardback retaining original covers. Describes the development of horology and work of JeanRichard, Jacquet-Droz, Berthoud, Breguet, Perrelet, Houriet, Grandjean, Favre-Bulle, Perret, Nardin, Guinard, Ingold. Also contains significant chapter on electric clocks. 
BACON D H : WATCHMAKING IN LLANGOLLEN BY ROBERT HUGHES Ref: 1977   £31.00 

111pp Illus 2000 Detailed account of the factory system as introduced by Robert Hughes in the 19th century allowing him to become the major supplier to the Welsh retail trade. 
BAILEY CH : TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF AMERICAN CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 43   £50.00 

254pp Illus OP 1976 Good overview which certainly proves that the clocks imported to this country do not truly represent the state of the American art! Boxed and numbered from a limited edition of 1000. Sold at a more reasonable price than seen in some catalogues. 
BAILEY CH : TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF AMERICAN CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 2266   £25.00 

254pp Illus OP 1976 Good overview which certainly proves that the clocks imported to this country do not truly represent the state of the American art! Standard edition. 
BAILEY CH : FROM RAGS TO RICHES TO RAGS - STORY OF CHAUNCEY JEROME Ref: 1515   £20.00 

132pp Illus SC OP 1986 Well written - author curator of American Clock/Watch Museum 
BAILEY CH : MORE CLOCK DECORATING STENCILS Ref: 3521   £17.50 

64pp Illus SC 1994 An invaluable aid to the restorer of American wall clocks providing numerous illustartions of the positive and negative stencils used by fenn in 19th century Connecticut. Repeatrs history of first book but not the stencils which are all fresh examples. 
BAILEY F : THE CORRECTION OF A PENDULUM FOR THE REDUCTION OF A VACUUM Ref: 3097   £30.00 

94pp OP 1832 publication, original binding. An in depth study, including research results and conclusions from Bessel, Kater, Du Baat which contributed to a much greater understanding of the behaviour of the pendulum. 
BAILLIE GH : WATCHMAKERS AND CLOCKMAKERS OF THE WORLD Vol 1 Ref: 46   £15.00 

388pp OP 3rd ed. 1951 Alphabetical list of 36000 makers with dates/addresses etc up to and including those working in 1825. Essential reference book. The companion Vol 2 is by Loomes.as is the latest combined 21st century edition. 
BAILLIE GH : WATCHES - THEIR HISTORY DECORATION AND MECHANISM Ref: 45   £27.50 

388pp Illus 1979 reprint of 1929 original. Discusses historical & technical features as well as dates/styles of cases, mainly pre 1830 watches. A sleeper ie true merit of contents not always recognised! 
BAILLIE GH : CLOCKS AND WATCHES : AN HISTORICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY Ref: 1697   £25.00 

414pp Illus OP 1951ed The classic reference to horological literature (apart from dialling) prior to 1800 - most illuminating and interesting reading. Each entry gives details of contents of book, manuscript together with authors informative comments. An invaluable book for researches..... Volume 2 was never published. 
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.  
BAILLIE GH. LLOYD A. WARD FAB : PLANETARIUM OF DE DONDI Ref: 47   £25.00 

156pp 58pl 1974 OP English translation of 1397 manuscript describing making and maintenance of planetarium - examples of which were made by Peter Haward (one on display at Science Museum London). 
BAILLOD G : LA MESURE DU TEMPS Ref: 49   £20.00 

156pp OP l979 Excellent close up colour illustrations of specific detail of decoration or technical feature. Mainly watches. 
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. 
BAILLY S and C : FLIGHTS OF FANCY - MECHANICAL SINGING BIRDS Ref: 2283   £135.00 

376pp Illus 2001 Traces the evolution of the mechanical singing birds whether found in small boxes, clocks or cages! Beautifully produced and full of detail plus CD containing overview of history plus animated technical section  
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. 
BAKER GL, BLACKBURN JA : THE PENDULUM: A CASE STUDY IN PHYSICS Ref: 2904   £49.00 

300pp 2005 Illus, halftones. Provides fascinating information about the history of the pendulum and what scientists thought it did, the revolution wrought by Foucault, the special cases of the torsion pendulum, the chaotic pendulum, the quantum pendulum, and coupled pendulums, the effects of superconductivity, and the most familiar to most of us, the pendulum clock. Includes information on special interests in the appendices, such as the inverted pendulum and the longnow clock. 
BAKER PH : EARLY LANCASHIRE WATCH FUSEE ENGINES Ref: 3238   £5.00 

18pp SC 1994 Reprint of 2 part article first appearing in Antiquarian Horology detailing the history and development of these engines from the 18th century. 
BAKER PHJ LAW RJ : ENGLISH WATCHMAKER'S MANDREL Ref: 1803   £8.00 

24pp SC l999 2 part AHS offprint. Excellent informative well illustrated contribution to available literature on their origins and development. 
BAKER T : THE ELEMENTS OF PRACTICAL MECHANISM OF MACHINE TOOLS Ref: 3098   £10.00 

250pp 5th ed of 1873 publication. An extensive historical description of the mechanical forces at play within levers, wheelwork, screws, threads, steam boilers and pre industrial revolution machinery. Front hinge weak, but in tact. 
BALCOMB PE : THE CLOCK REPAIR FIRST READER: SECOND STEPS Ref: 129   £25.00 

151pp Clear line drawings Illus OP 1993 2nd ed Intended as a follow on the Primer title, designed for the beginner is an excellent introduction to how clock works through dials, materials, pendulums, tools and how to use to repair. 
BALCOMB PE : THE CLOCK REPAIR PRIMER Ref: 128   £30.00 

151pp Clear line drawings Illus OP 1995 6th ed Intended for beginner How clock works through dials, pendulums, tools and how to use to repair. 
BALFOUR M : THE CLASSIC WATCH Ref: 1417   £15.00 

192pp Illus 1989 OP Provides an A to Z of the major wristwatch manufacturers, glossary of terms for the newcomer and advice and guiding principles for the collector. Good range of colour illustrations. 
BALFOUR M : CULT WATCHES: THE WORLD'S ENDURING CLASSICS Ref: 3689   £29.95 

192pp 350 col Illus 2007 A useful new title beautifully illustrating and taking a look at 30 classic watch models and their variants, which have achieved cult status. Probably unique in that the author has validated all the supporting text with the manufacturers of the watches. 
BALL A : BRINGING THE WORK ON 1675-1680 Ref: 1629   £150.00 

Over 100 pp Illus 1999 OP Half leather marbled boards Privately printed limited edition 50 copies signed and numbered. A stimulating reassessment of the early English balance spring - the part played by Hooke and Tompion - its objective at the time.  
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. 
BALL RWD : AMERICAN SHELF AND WALL CLOCKS PICTORIAL HISTORY Ref: 53   £55.00 

271pp Illus 1999 revised and expanded second edition. Good survey of 2000 examples - adds and compliments previous publications on American clocks - includes value guide. 
BALVAY L C : EVOLUTION DE L HORLOGERIE Ref: 2015   £30.00 

125pp Illus OP 1968 Includes section on electric clocks - Fery etc. 
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'. 
BANFIELD E : THE BANFIELD FAMILY COLLECTION OF BAROMETERS Ref: 61   £6.95 

313 Illus SC l995 Basically catalogue author's collection of 280 items made between 1680 and 1970. Useful descriptions and estimated dates. 
BANFIELD E : BAROMETERS: STICK OR CISTERN TUBE Ref: 60   £14.95 

256pp Well illus l985 Traces history and development 1663 to 20th century, Fitzroy etc together with advice re handling, dating etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author. 
BANFIELD E : ANTIQUE BAROMETERS: An illustrated survey Ref: 55   £6.95 

119pp Illus SC l989 reprint originally printed l976. Good illustrative survey - best general introductory book covering domestic, stick, wheel and aneroid types. 
BANFIELD E : ITALIAN INFLUENCE ON ENGLISH BAROMETERS FROM 1780 Ref: 57   £7.95 

160pp Illus SC l993 Author traces origins and background of early Italian migrant makers. Covers important Italian makers especially Negretti & Zambra. 
BANFIELD E : BAROMETERS: ANEROID AND BAROGRAPHS Ref: 58   £11.95 

160pp Well illus l985 Traces history and development 1663 to 20th century together with advice re handling, dating etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author. 
BANFIELD E : BAROMETERS: WHEEL OR BANJO Ref: 3352   £7.00 

160pp Again well illus l985 Traces history and development 1663 to 20th century together with advice re handling, dating etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author. Good used copy. 
BANFIELD E : BAROMETERS: ANEROID AND BAROGRAPHS Ref: 3353   £7.00 

160pp Well illus l985 Traces history and development 1663 to 20th century together with advice re handling, dating etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author. Good used copy. 
BANFIELD E : BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 Ref: 59   £9.95 

246pp Illus SC l991 Tremendous value - excellent directory of over 4000 names together with their working dates, addresses etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author. 
BANFIELD E : BAROMETERS: WHEEL OR BANJO Ref: 56   £11.95 

160pp Again well illus l985 Traces history and development 1663 to 20th century together with advice re handling, dating etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author. 
BARBER A RAILTON J : COVENTRY WATCHMAKERS HERITAGE TRAIL Ref: 2441   £9.00 

51pp Illus SC 2003 Intended to be used to guide a walker through the watchmaking areas of Spon End and Chapelfields but is most informative for those who cannot visit Coventry and collect Coventry made watches. 
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. 
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. 
MU BARGAIN BUNDLE : MU Ref: 3669   £50.00