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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 : 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 : 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. 
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! 
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 : HOROLOGY IN PROVINCIAL RURAL MUSEUMS Ref: 3141   £10.00 

46pp SC OP 1974 Title says it all, published by AHS. 
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 title 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: 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 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 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. 
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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. 
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 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 : 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: 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 : 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 : 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 : 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: 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. 
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 : THEMATIC CATALOGUE ON EROTICA - WATCHES, JEWELLERY AND OBJECTS OF VERTU Ref: 2772   £50.00 

250pp Illus Interesting bed time reading! 1997 
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 : 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 : 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. 
ANTIQUORUM : IMPORTANT COLLECTORS WATCHES, WRISTWATCHES AND CLOCKS : 10 & 11/12/08 Ref: 152   £5.00 

Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices of predominantly wristwatches. 
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 : THE SANDBERG WATCH COLLECTION Ref: 3151   £35.00 

497pp Illus Detailed and well illustrated catalogue of sale of Nov 2001 
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.  
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. 
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 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. 
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! 
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: 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 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 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 : 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 : 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   £170.00 

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. 
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. 
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. 
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 : 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 : 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: 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 : 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 : 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: 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 : 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 : 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. 
GAMMA BARGAIN BUNDLE : GAMMA Ref: 3630   £50.00 

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  
XI BARGAIN BUNDLE : XI Ref: 3667   £55.00 

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  
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  
BARNARD WAY R : HOW TO MAKE AN ELECTRIC CLOCK Ref: 3433   £10.00 

54pp First published in the late 1930's, reprinted 1994 this book describes the construction of a basic yet reliable electric clock. The reader can modify the case to suit their requirements. 
BARNETT J E : TIME'S PENDULUM Ref: 1426   £15.00 

340pp Illus 1998 The Quest to capture time from Sundials to Atomic Clocks. Excellent holiday reading. 
BARRACCA J NEGRETTI G NENCINI F : D'ORO VOL 2 Ref: 72   £75.00 

+200pp OP 1988 Illus throughout black/white/colour. Over 500 examples Good informative general survey providing good insight finto potential collecting areas. 
BARRACCA J NEGRETTI G NENCINI F : LE TEMPS DE CARTIER: ( ENGLISH VERSION) Ref: 2526   £75.00 

358pp Illus OP 2nd ed 1993 Limited numbered edition. Majority of contents wristwatch orientated. Beautifully produced study of their watchmaking tradition. English text 
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. 
BARRAUD E : BARRAUD - THE STORY OF A FAMILY Ref: 74   £85.00 

190pp Illus OP 1967 More than just chronometer makers! Artists, pioneers in photography etc. 
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. 
BASANTA CAMPOS JL : RELOJEROS DES ESPANA DICCIONARIO BIO-BIBLIOGRAFICO Ref: 1525   £17.50 

153pp SC OP 1972 Compact listing of Spanish makers. 
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. 
BATES K : CLOCKMAKERS OF NORTHUMBERLAND AND DURHAM Ref: 78   £50.00 

450pp 126 Illus OP 1980 Comprehensive history and styles of clocks made in this area. Over 500 makers listed. Privately printed, signed and numbered limited (1000 copies ) edition. 
BATTISON & KANE : THE AMERICAN CLOCK 1725-1865 Ref: 3004   £40.00 

208pp 1973 Illus The copy available is in almost mint condition; a rare find for this now very difficult to locate but popular title. 
BAUER E : ELECTROMAGNETISME HIER ET AUHOURD HUI Ref: 3256   £15.00 

348pp Dia SC 1949 Excellent scholarly discourse Signed by author. French text 
BECKER K KUFFNER H : UHREN Ref: 1081   £10.00 

190pp Illus SC OP l978 Excellent survey of mainly continental examples - clocks, watches, watch stands, picture clocks etc. Many illustrations. 
BEDAT A : UNE REGION UNE PASSION : L HORLOGERIE - UNE ENTERPRISE LONGINES Ref: 1173   £68.00 

225pp Illus 1992 Basically a good study of the history and technical achievements of Longines with interesting appendix on Swiss watch production, figures, exports. 
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. 
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. 
BEESON CFC : CLOCK MAKING IN OXFORDSHIRE 1400-1850 Ref: 3513   £65.00 

160pp Illus SC 1962 OP 1st ed, complete with subsequent the rarely available 32pp addenda. Excellent listing of names, biographical details (strong Knibb associations!). Includes section on turret clocks, and sundials.  
BEESON CFC : CLOCK MAKING IN OXFORDSHIRE 1400-1850 Ref: 3583   £45.00 

160pp Illus SC 1962 OP 1st ed Excellent listing of names, biographical details (strong Knibb associations!). Includes section on turret clocks, and sundials.  
BEESON CFC : CLOCK MAKING IN OXFORDSHIRE 1400-1850 Ref: 25   £30.00 

212pp Illus SC OP 1989 3rd ed with revised index. Excellent listing of names, biographical details (strong Knibb associations!). Includes section on turret clocks, and sundials.  
BEESON CFC : ENGLISH CHURCH CLOCKS 1280-1850 Ref: 1908   £65.00 

132pp Illus OP 1st ed 1971 History and classification - the standard reference work on turret clocks, this copy signed by the author. 
BEESON CFC : ENGLISH CHURCH CLOCKS 1280-1850 Ref: 80   £75.00 

172pp Illus OP 1977 Hardbound enlarged edition. History and classification - the standard reference work on turret clocks An excellent survey and classification. Mint copy from numbered first printing. 
BEESON CFC : PERPIGNAN 1356 THE MAKING OF A CLOCK AND BELL Ref: 82   £25.00 

481pp 20 Illus l983 English translation from medieval Catalan of account book kept by Clerk of Works outlining making/costing of a clock and bell for King's castle at Perpignan (Spain). Important early account bell making - fascinating and social history. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
BELL CJ : PENDANT AND POCKET WATCHES 1500-1950 Ref: 1944   £27.50 

366pp Col. Illus 2004 with updated 2009 values. Apart from being a price guide this book is very well presented and takes the reader through the years and styles of watches in a themed style, including a very brief but helpful overview for those new to watch collecting. A value for money book. 
BELL GH & EF : OLD ENGLISH BAROMETERS Ref: 1195   £110.00 

42pp Illus OP Limited private printing 1952. Rare book with excellent dj, discussing and describing cistern/ siphon/ portable/ diagonal/ wheel etc. Illlustrations taken from the Marling collection,and other private collections as well as Ronald Lee, Government Ministeries, Museums etc. 
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. 
BELLCHAMBERS J : DEVONSHIRE CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 1271   £25.00 

41pp Illus SC OP l962 Significant illus - textual description as well as listing. Very good copy. 
BELLCHAMBERS J : SOMERSET CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 84   £18.00 

79pp b/w illus. SC OP 1986 reprint of l968 original. Chapters on the Bilbie and Cockey families as well as usual directories of makers and their work. 
BELMONT HL : LA MONTRE METHODES/OUTILLAGES DE FABRICATION DU XVI/XIX SCIECLE Ref: 87   £60.00 

200pp Illus SC edition OP l991 Important publication on watchmaking tools and their usage - covers wide range - French, German, Swiss, English examples. 
BELMONT HL : LA BULLE CLOCK HORLOGERIE ELECTRIQUE Ref: 85   £30.00 

153pp Illus SC OP l990 reprint No doubt about it THE book on the subject - contains reprints of original patents, detailed comprehensive repair manual, original catalogues etc. French text.  
BELMONT HL : LA MONTRE METHODES/OUTILLAGES DE FABRICATION DU XVI/XIX SCIECLE Ref: 86   £75.00 

200pp Illus Hardback edition OP l991 Important publication on watchmaking tools and their usage - covers wide range - French, German, Swiss, English examples. 
BELMONT HL : L'ECHAPPEMENT A CYLINDRE 1720-1950 Ref: 2016   £50.00 

328pp Illus OP No 13 of limited edition (300 numbered copies) 1984. An important record of the making of these escapements - methods, tools used thoroughly described, slight scuff to a corner. 
BENDER G : DIE UHRENMACHER DES HOHEN SCHWARZWALDES UND IHRE WERKE : PART1 Ref: 3453   £45.00 

538pp Illus OP 1975 Important comprehensive study of Black Forest clockmaking with many workshop interiors, clock movements illustrated. Excellent bibliography.  
BENEY DR : BEAMINSTER CLOCKS AND THEIR MAKERS Ref: 1194   £5.00 

61pp Illus SC OP 1996 40 makers listed - examples of some of their work illustrated and described. Useful contribution. As new. 
BENRUS : REPAIR MANUAL FOR SELF WINDING WATCHES, CALENDAR WATCHES Ref: 1859   £15.00 

30pp Illus OP 1952 Fulsome official repair sheets in original plastic binding. 
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. 
BERMAN G : AN ESSAY ON CHURCH CLOCKS Ref: 93   £15.00 

58pp Figs l974 SC OP Describes turret clock Santa Cruz (Spain) hospital. 
BERTELE von H : CLOCKWORK GLOBES AND ORRERIES Ref: 1968   £15.00 

16pp Illus SC OP Offprint in wrappers l957. Good views and details of movements. 
BERTELE von H : MARINE AND POCKET CHRONOMETERS Ref: 105   £95.00 

364pp Extravagantly illus c/b/w l991 41 makers discussed and 350 different chronometers described from historical and technical aspect. Many views of both marine and pocket chronometer movements, this title continues to be a favoured best seller.  
BERTELE von H : KONRAD KELLENBREGERS UHRENSAMMLUNG IM WINTERTHURER RATHAUS Ref: 103   £15.00 

35pp Illus SC OP 1971 Early examples shown and described. 
BERTELE von H : JOST BERGI Ref: 3315   £20.00 

c30pp 2 bound articles regarding the work of this Swiss watchmaking genius. 
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. 
BERTHOUD F : HORLOGER MECANICIEN DU ROI ET DE LA MARINE 1727-1807 Ref: 107   £125.00 

340pp Well illus OP 1984 What a fantastic biography accompanied by details of many of his clocks. Each chapter written by well known horologists - Cardinal, Augarde, Turner, Sabrier. 
BERTHOUD F; AUCH J; WATKINS R : HOW TO MAKE A VERGE WATCH Ref: 3703   £25.00 

158pp Illus 2007 A second reprinting of this very popular English translation of two famous works which describe how to make verge watches from rough brass and steel. The contents are translated from Berthoud Essai sur l'Horlogerie of 1763 and Auch's Handbuch fur Landuhrmacher of 1827; two of the most sought after and informative early horological books. Well done to the translator Richard Watkins ! 
BESANCON : TECHNIQUE HORLOGERIE Ref: 3189   £10.00 

33pp Illus SC OP 1949 Number 3 Features various articles, including related to Leroy Clock. 
TIME RESTORED: THE HARRISON TIMEKEEPERS AND R T GOULD THE MAN WHO KNEW (ALMOST) EVERYTHINGNew BETTS J : TIME RESTORED: THE HARRISON TIMEKEEPERS AND R T GOULD THE MAN WHO KNEW (ALMOST) EVERYTHING Ref: 2082   £40.00 

480pp Illus 2006. The first and long awaited biography of polymath Rupert Gould, who in the 1920's restored the great 18th century maritime timekeepers by John Harrison. The book represents a significant and unique contribution to the History of Technology as well as to horology. Extensively and extremely well illustrated it will be suitable for historians of science and a wide general readership with Jonathan Betts' knowledge from his position at the Royal Observatory, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich ensuring an authoritative record. Although a new title, believed to be a limited print run. Please order promptly to avoid disappointment. 
BETTS J : JOHN HARRISON Ref: 3533   £20.00 

24pp Illus OP 1993 Informative booklet produced to commemorate the special exhibition on John Harrison held in 1993 at the Royal Observatory Greenwich 
BEYER : BEYER MUSEUM OF TIME MEASUREMENT IN ZURICH Ref: 112   £15.00 

95pp 1982 book on the museum with superb colour illustrations. 
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? 
BION M : THE CONSTRUCTION AND PRINCIPAL USES OF MATH. INSTRUMENTS Ref: 117   £75.00 

320pp Figs OP l995 reprint of 2nd l758 ed as translated by Stone with supplement. The fulsome section on sundial most significance to horologists Original copies hard to find and expensive. 
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! 
BIRD C : METAMEC - THE CLOCKMAKER DEREHAM Ref: 2617   £25.00 

384pp Illus 2003 Examples of Metamec clocks can be found in boot fairs at reasonable prices Ideal for the young collector or those who see future investment possibilities! This book enables you to identify the rare models. Reprint of original catalog. 
BIRD C & Y : NORFOLK AND NORWICH CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 119   £39.95 

240pp Illus 1996 Good listing with some interesting preliminary chapters plus appendix placing history of Metamec Company on record. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
BOEHN VON M : PUPPETS AND AUTOMATA Ref: 3013   £10.00 

258pp bw Illus SC 1972 reprint of a 1929 edition. Takes a comprehensive look at the subject and provides and educational insight into the marionettes of today. 
BOGEL L F : PRACTISCHER UNTERRICHT VON TASCHENUHREN Ref: 3413   £30.00 

420 pp Illus OP 1977 Reprint of an original 1774 publication providing practical lessons in relation to pocketwatches. 
BONHAMS : CLOCKS WATCHES AND BAROMETERS 1/07/08 Ref: 71   £5.00 

Auction catalogue featuring barometers, longcase, bracket and carriage clocks. 
BONHAMS : FINE WATCHES AND WRISTWATCHES:23/11/04 Ref: 3344   £5.00 

Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. 
BONHAMS : CLOCKS WATCHES AND BAROMETERS 27/06/06 Ref: 2946   £5.00 

Auction catalogue featuring pocket and wristwatches, barometers, longcase, bracket, chronometer and carriage clocks. 
BONHAMS : CLOCKS WATCHES AND BAROMETERS 4/03/08 Ref: 91   £5.00 

Auction catalogue featuring barometers, longcase, bracket and carriage clocks. 
BONHAMS : FINE CLOCKS AND BAROMETERS 9/12/08 Ref: 142   £5.00 

Auction catalogue featuring longcase, bracket, lantern and a few barometers and carriage clocks. 
BONHAMS : GOOD CLOCKS, WATCHES AND BAROMETERS: 15/6/04 Ref: 3336   £5.00 

Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. 
BONHAMS : FINE CLOCKS AND BAROMETERS 17/06/08 Ref: 70   £5.00 

Auction catalogue featuring barometers, longcase, bracket and carriage clocks. 
BONHAMS : CLOCKS WATCHES AND BAROMETERS 19/09/06 Ref: 147   £5.00 

Auction catalogue featuring pocket and wristwatches, barometers, longcase, bracket, chronometer and carriage clocks. 
BONHAMS : CLOCKS WATCHES AND BAROMETERS 03/07/07 Ref: 3682   £5.00 

Auction catalogue featuring pocket and wristwatches, barometers, longcase, bracket, chronometer and carriage clocks. 
BONHAMS : CLOCKS WATCHES AND BAROMETERS 20/12/05 Ref: 2905   £5.00 

Auction catalogue featuring pocket and wristwatches, barometers, longcase, bracket, chronometer and electric clocks. 
BONHAMS : FINE WATCHES:17/5/04 Ref: 3335   £5.00 

Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. 
BONHAMS : CLOCKS WATCHES AND BAROMETERS 6/11/07 Ref: 3680   £5.00 

Auction catalogue featuring pocket and wristwatches, barometers, longcase, bracket, chronometer and carriage clocks. 
BONHAMS : FINE CLOCKS AND BAROMETERS 11/12/07 Ref: 3696   £5.00 

Auction catalogue featuring barometers, longcase, bracket and carriage clocks. 
BONHAMS : CLOCKS WATCHES AND BAROMETERS 20/9/05 Ref: 790   £5.00 

Auction catalogue featuring pocket and wristwatches, barometers, longcase and bracket clocks. 
BONHAMS : CLOCKS WATCHES AND BAROMETERS 14/03/06 Ref: 2994   £5.00 

Auction catalogue featuring pocket and wristwatches, barometers, longcase, bracket, chronometer and carriage clocks. 
BONHAMS : CLOCKS WATCHES AND BAROMETERS 13/03/07 Ref: 3571   £5.00 

Auction catalogue featuring pocket and wristwatches, barometers, longcase, bracket, chronometer and carriage clocks. 
BONHAMS : CLOCKS WATCHES AND BAROMETERS 11/11/08 Ref: 158   £5.00 

Auction catalogue featuring barometers, longcase, bracket and carriage clocks as well as wrist and pocket watches. 
BONHAMS : CLOCKS WATCHES AND BAROMETERS 11/09/07 Ref: 3681   £5.00 

Auction catalogue featuring pocket and wristwatches, barometers, longcase, bracket, chronometer and carriage clocks. 
BONHAMS : SCIENTIFIC AND MARINE: 21/03/07 Ref: 3572   £5.00 

Auction catalogue featuring navigational instruments, barometers, and other nautical non horological material. 
BONHOTE D : AU TEMPS DES BOITES A MUSIQUE Ref: 3385   £15.00 

175pp Illus OP c1980 Coming complete with its own 45rpm disc this must be a collectors item now, albeit providing an interesting general overview of the use of music in music boxes and automata. 
BOOTH ML : NEW AND COMPLETE CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS MANUAL Ref: 3379   £200.00 

292pp fd pl OP l882 Fact that much sourced from earlier French workshop manuals only enhances value of contents - includes discussion of tools as well as theory and bench practices, appendix containing history of clock and watchmaking in America. A very good copy, of an important and rare book, which has needed no patching up, inscribed by Hugh Todhunter a contemporary of Libert, Iden.  
BOOTH ML : NEW AND COMPLETE CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS MANUAL Ref: 127   £100.00 

292pp fd pl OP l882 Fact that much sourced from earlier French workshop manuals only enhances value of contents - includes discussion of tools as well as theory and bench practices appendix containing history of clock and watchmaking in America. A working copy requiring a rebind. 
BORDEN L : SEA CLOCKS : THE STORY OF LONGITUDE Ref: 3723   £10.00 

48pp Illus 2005 A great book, very well illustrated that brings to life the struggle of Harrison and other. written for a target audience between 7-10 years of age, but don't let that mislead you as the acknowledgements indicate 4 of the experts in this proof read it for accuracy. 
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. 
BOURNE J et alia : HISTORY AND COLLECTORS GUIDE TO LACQUER Ref: 1452   £15.00 

256pp Illus OP l984 Interesting comments re japanning of dials to simulate brass in USA, colour illus of Barwell clock and green lacquered East but main value lies in chapter on how to restore lacquer - recipes, methods etc. 
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. 
BOWMAN : YOUR FUTURE AND OUR SCHOOL OF WATCHMAKING, ENGRAVING etc Ref: 3547   £15.00 

91pp Illus SC OP 1914 A marvelous historical insight provided to potential pupils to "Help them make a wise choice of an occupation on which you can safely depend for your future welfare". Spine a little loose but pages and covers all in very good condition. 
BOYCE T : GRANDFATHER NICOLAY Ref: 3550   £15.00 

83pp Dia SC OP 1994 Provides detailed description and drawings of how to make a grandfather clock case in the style of a Danish clock made in 1725 by J N Horneman. 
HEREFORDSHIRE CLOCKMAKERS & WATCHMAKERSNew BRANSTON T & EISEL J : HEREFORDSHIRE CLOCKMAKERS & WATCHMAKERS Ref: 3561   £25.00 

208pp 165 Illus 2005 A comprehensive reference book based on fifty years research, covering regional makers and their journeymen and apprentices whom left to trade elsewhere, running through into early 20th century. Includes section on Turret clocks. 
BRAUN P : WRISTWATCH ANNUAL: 2010 Ref: 174   £22.00 

456pp Illus 2010 Annual publication of producers, models and specifications with lavish illustration and details of over 100 of the top makes of wristwatches including, Audemars, Breguet, Chopard, Glashutte, Jaeger, Longines, Ulysse, Panerai, Patek Phillippe, Rolex, TAG, Vacheron. 
BRAUN P : WRISTWATCH ANNUAL 2005 Ref: 2900   £20.00 

400pp Illus SC OP 2005 Annual publication of producers, models and specifications with lavish illustration and details of over 100 of the top makes of wristwatches including, Audemars, Breguet, Chopard, Glashutte, Jaeger, Longines, Ulysse, Panerai, Patek Phillippe, Rolex, TAG, Vacheron. 
WRISTWATCH ANNUAL 2009New BRAUN P : WRISTWATCH ANNUAL 2009 Ref: 157   £22.00 

456pp Illus 2009 Annual publication of producers, models and specifications with lavish illustration and details of over 100 of the top makes of wristwatches including, Audemars, Breguet, Chopard, Glashutte, Jaeger, Longines, Ulysse, Panerai, Patek Phillippe, Rolex, TAG, Vacheron. 
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. 
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. 
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! 
BREGUET C : A L BREGUET - HORLOGER Ref: 133   £20.00 

34pp Illus l961 OP SC Private pub. Excellent illustrations and concise history detailing his life, inventions and significant contribution to the development of horology. Rare item now. 
BREGUET E : BREGUET : WATCHMAKERS SINCE 1775 Ref: 2076   £200.00 

382pp De luxe presentation box Illus OP 1997 English edition. Much from family archives. Well written lively account of changing personal history of great dynasty up to present day as well as discussion of the changing technical /design detail of their watches. Can only enhance ownership of one of their fine watches. 
BREGUET E : BREGUET: UHRMACHER SEIT 1775 Ref: 2647   £110.00 

382pp De luxe presentation box Illus OP 1997 German edition. Much from family archives. Well written lively account of changing personal history of great dynasty up to present day as well as discussion of the changing technical /design detail of their watches. Can only enhance ownership of one of their fine watches. 
BREGUET E ET ALIA : ABRAHAM LOUIS BREGUET 1747-1823 Ref: 1726   £20.00 

55pp Illus SC 1997 Very good value - well illustrated and with plenty of illustrations of clocks, watches, the man himself etc. 
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. 
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. 
BRICKER W R : MILITARY TIMEPIECES Ref: 3699   £12.00 

48pp Illus SC 2002 A useful addition to the limited number of publications relating to Military Timepieces. Illustrates and describes with background context material the pocket and wristwatch items dispalyed atan NAWCC exhibition in March 2002. 
BRINKMANN H : DIE UHRMACHERSCHULE : EINE FACHBUCHREIHE FUR DIE BERUFSAUSBILDUNG Ref: 3383   £20.00 

132pp Dia SC OP 1974 Provides detailed examination and assistance in understanding mechanisms of escapements, movements and pendulum. 
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 
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 : WATCH AND CLOCKMAKERS HANDBOOK DICTIONARY AND GUIDE Ref: 2025   £25.00 

Illus OP Various editions of this classic work available providing excellent practical guidance, and of use to both the beginner and those a little longer in the tooth ! Please advise if specific edition required when ordering. 
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. 
BRITTEN FJ : OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS - 3rd Ref: 2327   £40.00 

517pp Illus Reprint of 1911 3rd edition in larger format plus 250 additional illus and comments OP 1988 Classic work with excellent list of makers. Various other editions also in stock at various prices: please enquire 
BRITTEN FJ : WATCH AND CLOCKMAKERS HANDBOOK DICTIONARY AND GUIDE- 15th ed Ref: 145   £35.00 

598p Illus OP 15th edition 1955 Makes good compromise between the differing editions. ex library, with weakened rear hinge; but contains contemporaneous adverts. . 
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. 
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. 
BRITTEN FJ : ON THE SPRINGING AND ADJUSTING OF WATCHES Ref: 2035   £35.00 

152pp Illus OP 1898 A thorough analytical study - particularly interesting and detailed section on observatory tests and a note on timing repeating carriage clocks. 
BRITTEN FJ : WATCH AND CLOCKMAKERS HANDBOOK DICTIONARY AND GUIDE 16th ed Ref: 146   £63.00 

580pp Illus OP 16th ed 1987 facsimile reprint of 1978 original printing Contents vary in each edition - some additions some deletions. This would be first choice for someone working at bench today. Used but well cared for copy. 
BRITTEN FW : HOROLOGICAL HINTS AND HELPS Ref: 148   £20.00 

375pp Figs 1977 and 1987 reprints of 4th revised 1943 edition OP Contents relate to both clocks and watches. Compilation of useful tips i.e. trains for striking/chiming trains, repair turret clocks, carriage clocks, use of turns with brief but explicit instructions for making a regulator. Original editions also available. 
BRITTEN FW : THE WATCH REPAIRERS INSTRUCTOR Ref: 1843   £20.00 

140pp Illus OP 1945 A practical work - cleaning, repairing and adjusting - tools, materials and general processes - turning pinions, cylinders etc. Much of the information given is based on Hasluck's Watch Jobber. 
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. 
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 
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. 
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! 
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). 
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. 
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. 
BRUNNER GL : ARMBANDUHREN VOM ERSTEN CHRONOMETER AM HANDGELENK ZUM BEGEHRTEN SAMMLERSTUCK Ref: 5273   £10.00 

375pp SC OP 1990 Illustrates wide range of wristwatches and touches upon their development from pocket watches. 
BRUNNER GL, PFEIFFER BELLI C : WRISTWATCHES ARMBANDUHREN MONTRES BRACELETS Ref: 1749   £45.00 

511pp Illus OP l999 Tells the story of 84 watch manufacturers and their designs, technical advancements etc etc. Just about everything a collector would want to know about the 'century of the wristwatch'. 
WRISTWATCHES - HANDBOOK/PRICE GUIDE BRUNNER GL, PFEIFFER-BELLI C : WRISTWATCHES - HANDBOOK/PRICE GUIDE Ref: 160   £16.95 

186pp Well Illus with photos SC 5th revised ed. (updated prices) 2005. Good survey - potted history of manufacturer's some technical detail of how watches work and individual features. Excellent reference at a sensible price. 
BRUNNER GL, PFEIFFER-BELLI C : SWISS WRISTWATCHES Ref: 159   £55.00 

252pp 1991 Well illus. Over view of Swiss watch design over the years demonstrated by illustrations taken from contemporary catalogues and advertisements - useful dating aid. 
BRUSA G : L'ARTE DELL OROLOGERIA IN EUROPA Ref: 162   £140.00 

491pp Lavishly illus OP l978 Important reference work on early European horology. Former writings have been taken and reassessed in the light of subsequent researches Illustrations numerous and each highly informative. 
BRUTON E : THE LONGCASE CLOCK Ref: 1350   £20.00 

OUT OF STOCK

246pp OP 1964 Very readable work discussing makers, cases, movements, dials including moon dials, hands from earliest 17th through to end last century with some illustrations workshops and clocks not found elsewhere.  
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. 
BRUTON E : UHREN GESCHICHTE SCHONHEIT UND TECHNIK Ref: 3121   £15.00 

288pp 1982. 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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
BRYANT D : WOODEN CLOCK CASES Ref: 164   £40.00 

159pp Illus colour plates / line drawings OP l994 Includes detailed plans for 18 traditional case styles -longcase, 17th/l8th century bracket, mantel, dial, Vienna Regulators etc - Measurements taken from actual clocks. 
BUCHER R, PFEIFFER-BELLI C : IWC PILOT WATCHES: FLYING LEGENDS SINCE 1936 Ref: 3507   £31.00 

OUT OF STOCK

96pp Illus 2006 A well wriiten title bringing together the knowledge and good quality illustrations from 9 well known authors. With IWC Pilot watches proving so popular this is a much deserved good value new title. 
BULLETIN : BULLETIN DE L'HORLOGERIE-BIJOUTERIE ET ORFEVRERIE ( BULLETIN MENSUEL) Ref: 3504   £20.00 

45 copies of this relaunched monthly publication, and its predecessor Bulletin Mensual from the period 1904 to 1909, including the all important first edition of volume 1 from 1907. Provides helpful contemporaneous articles and advertisements from the period. Plenty of informative fireside reading. 
BUNDOCK M : HERNE BAY CLOCK TOWER Ref: 3148   £10.00 

30pp SC 2000 Provides a descriptive history of the clock. 
BUNDOCK M, McKAY C. : JAMES W BENSON - TURRET CLOCK MAKERS Ref: 2511   £15.00 

71pp Illus SC 2002 Excerpt from Benson's Time and Time Tellers followed by reprints of Benson catalogues Helpful source material. 
BURTON SH : THE WATCH COLLECTION OF STANLEY H BURTON Ref: 1382   £50.00 

455pp Illus OP 1981 Collection now sold. This was a fabulous collection- sub title Warts and All indicate this catalogue lists and describes the good and the bad examples. Extremely useful source book if collating makers serial numbers/dates etc. Also appreciated for examples of painted dial watches. 
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. 
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. 
CAMM FJ : WATCHES: ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIR Ref: 171   £20.00 

166pp Illus OP 1943 Tools, materials and methods of repair. Worth the shelf space! 
CAMPIN F : PRACTICAL TREATISE ON MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Ref: 2683   £50.00 

284pp Figs OP 3rd ed enlarged and rewritten 1895. Technical discussion and information on forging, moulding, casting, screw cutting, tools, steam engines, pumps, mills etc. One of the Weal's Scientific/technical series. Very good copy. 
CARDINAL C : LA REVOLUTION DANS LA MESURE DU TEMPS Ref: 175   £45.00 

128pp Illus c/b/w l989 Important exhibition catalogue demonstrating the changes made in calendar during the revolution in France and watches and clocks designed to comply with decimal time. 
CARDINAL C : UHREN IN GESCHICHTE, KUNST UND WISSENCHAFT Ref: 3398   £80.00 

130pp Illus OP 1984 Numberd edition of this sought after title portraying the most ornate pocket watches; high quality colour pictures themselves good enough for framing. 
CARDINAL C : THE WATCH FROM ITS ORIGINS IN THE 17TH CENTURY Ref: 3018   £40.00 

237pp l80 illus mainly colour OP 1986 Follows development of watches in Europe from 1500 to l900 covers social/economical/technique and decoration aspects. Author past Curator of Paris museum. 
CARDINAL C : LES MONTRES DU MUSEE DU LOUVRE Ref: 177   £20.00 

260pp Illus OP l984 Vol 1 Large detailed catalogue Oliver Collection of watches displayed in the Louvre (Paris) prefaced by general notes. Greatly enhances visit to the Louvre alternatively provides fireside chair knowledge. 
CARDINAL C : DIE ZEIT AN DER KETTE GESCHICHTE, TECHNIK, UND GEHAUSESCHMUCK DER TRAGBAREN UHREN VOM 15 BIS 19 JAHUNDRET Ref: 3159   £27.50 

241Pp l80 illus mainly colour l985 Follows development of watches in Europe from 1500 to l900 covers social/economical/technique and decoration aspects. Author past curator of Paris museum. 
CARDINAL C : SPLENDEURS DE L EMAIL MONTRES DU XVI AU XX SIECLE Ref: 1695   £15.00 

83pp Illus (colour) SC l999 An above average catalogue to a more than above average recent exhibition of enamel watches and clocks held at Chaux de Fonds. 
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. 
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. 
CATALOGUE : CATALOGUE OF THE SWISS WATCH Ref: 1344   £75.00 

Over 100 pp Illus throughout 1951 Illus and describes watches in production at this time - grouped under Roskopf, medium priced, quality, chronographs, complex, self winding, high precision, chronometers, gem watches, some clocks and suppliers of machinery. Card cover to spine of book is missing 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
CAVE BW : JONAS BARBER, CLOCKMAKER OF WINSTER Ref: 200   £30.00 

270pp Illus SC OP 1979 Exhaustive detailed account of famed Cumbrian family of clockmakers. 
CAVE BW : JONAS BARBER, CLOCKMAKER OF WINSTER Ref: 99   £50.00 

270pp Illus Hardback ed. OP 1979 Exhaustive detailed account of famed Cumbrian family of clockmakers. 
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: 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: 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: 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! 
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. 
CHAPIRO A : JEAN ANTIONE LEPINE HORLOGER 1720-1814 Ref: 212   £90.00 

277pp OP 1988 Definitive work on the watches made by this significant maker by authoritative writer. French text only. 
CHAPIRO A : LA MONTRE FRANCAISE DU XVI SIECLE JUSQU'A 1900 Ref: 213   £55.00 

464pp Illus OP 1991 The major reference work on subject. In depth study that assuredly concentrates on technical features - many illus of movements and detail of movements. French edition. 
CHAPMAN A : ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS AND THEIR USERS Ref: 1268   £60.00 

370pp l996 Collected Studies Tycho Brahe to William Lassell includes George Graham and the concept of standard accuracy in instrumentation and the lecture given at the AHS Royal Society event in l993 The Pit and the Pendulum; GB Airy and the determination of gravity by Chapman. 
CHAPUIS A : THE HISTORY OF THE MUSICAL BOX AND MECHANICAL MUSIC Ref: 2808   £35.00 

303pp Illus English ed 1980 Thorough history of both manufacturers and their boxes by acknowledged author. 
CHAPUIS A : LE GRAND FREDERIC ET SES HORLOGES Ref: 2789   £90.00 

97pp Illus SC 1938 Not so common as some other titles by same author - excellent resume and discussion. 
CHAPUIS A : HISTOIRE DE LA BOITE A MUSIQUE ET DE LA MUSIQUE MECANIQUE Ref: 1280   £150.00 

319pp Illus OP 1955 Comprehensive informative contents well presented - tipped in illus. 
CHAPUIS A : L'HORLOGERIE UNE TRADITION HELVETIQUE Ref: 1091   £55.00 

325pp illus OP 1948 Compilation of serious studies on balances, early watches, etc plus chapter by Guye on electric clocks (Hipp Zenith and other Swiss examples etc). 
CHAPUIS A : DE HOROLOGIIS IN ARTE Ref: 215   £65.00 

154pp Illus OP l954 Compilation of illustrations depicting domestic scenes including clocks and watches in the composition. As each is contemporary to the time of painting/engraving these provide important documentation for research. 
CHAPUIS A : BREGUET PENDANT LA REVOLUTION FRANCAISE Ref: 214   £120.00 

120pp Illus OP l953 A rare book. Through account of Breguet's life and work during this politically difficult period while in Paris, England and Switzerland. 
CHAPUIS A JACQUET E : HISTORY OF THE SELF WINDING WATCH Ref: 220   £40.00 

246pp Many illus Revised English edition l956 OP Informative contents relating to 1770-1931.Technically interesting watches. Includes chapters on Breguet, Sarton, Perrelet, Recordon, Droz, Leschot, Cox and early wristwatches Harwood, Rolex, etc. 
CHAPUIS A DROZ E : LES AUTOMATES: FIGURES ARTIFICIELLES D'HOMMES ET D'ANIMAUX Ref: 3510   £120.00 

408pp Nearly 500 illus - some colour OP l949 Standard reference book. Covers both historical and technology aspects of subject. Covers everything from large automata to singing birds, views of workings of automata movements. No dj on this copy. 
CHAYETTE & CHEVAL : HORLOGERIE A DIVERS AMATEURS COLLECTION MAURICE FRONTEAU 16 /06 05 Ref: 690   £5.00 

Depicts a comprehensive range of pocket, and wristwatches, mantel and carriage clocks. 
CHEVENARD P : NOUVEAUX ALLIAGES DU TYPE ELINVAR POUR SPIRAUX DE CHRONOMETERS Ref: 1244   £35.00 

59pp Dia SC OP Limited numbered ed 1938. Significant contents for those interested in balance springs especially chronometers. 
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. 
CHRISTIES : FINE WRISTWATCHES, WATCHES, CLOCKS, SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS : 6/6/87 Ref: 3292   £5.00 

Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. 
CHRISTIES : THE CELEBRATED COLLECTION OF ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL CLOCKS: ILBERT 6/11/58 Ref: 2956   £10.00 

Catalogues of sale by late Courtenay Ilbert November 1958 including a number of Japanese Clocks; Limited pictorial coverage but a full inventory and bibliographical cross references. 
CHRISTIES : FINE WRISTWATCHES, WATCHES, CLOCKS, SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS FROM TIME MUSEUM: 20/6/88 Ref: 3291   £55.00 

Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. 
CHRISTIES : SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS, INCLUDING BAROMETERS: 4/6/87 Ref: 3267   £5.00 

Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. 
CHRISTIES : VITALE IMPORTANT EUROPEAN CLOCKS Ref: 3022   £10.00 

 
CHRISTIES : IMPORTANT CLOCKS, WATCHES AND MARINE CHRONOMETERS: 25/11/98 Ref: 3264   £5.00 

Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. 
CHRISTIES : THE CELEBRATED COLLECTION OF WATCHES BY BREGUET: 3 VOLS Ref: 3165   £65.00 

Catalogues of sale by late Sir David Salomans December 1964, including prices realised. 
CHRISTIES : COLLECTORS POCKET & WRISTWATCHES: 23/6/04 Ref: 3333   £5.00 

Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. 
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. 
CHRISTIES : IMPORTANT CLOCKS AND MARINE CHRONOMETERS: 14/06/00 Ref: 3265   £5.00 

Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. 
CHRISTIES : THE SAMUEL MESSER COLLECTION OF ENGLISH FURNITURE CLOCKS AND BAROMETERS: 5/12/91 Ref: 3322   £5.00 

Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. 
CHRONATOME : DE L'HORLOGERIE ELECTRIQUE A L'ELECTRONIQUE Ref: 1719   £20.00 

56pp Illus SC OP l978 Includes views of movements - one or two small examples not found in other books - clocks and watches. 
CHRONOS : CHOPARD SPECIAL Ref: 3347   £20.00 

150pp Illus SC 1986 Periodical 
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. 
CITIZEN : PARTS CATALOGUE Ref: 3257   £5.00 

1980 Parts catalogue 
CLARK JET : MUSICAL BOXES - A HISTORY AND AN APPRECIATION Ref: 228   £20.00 

264pp Illus OP 3rd ed l961 Good chapter on Nicole Freres for collectors. 
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. 
CLEAVES AH : WAYS AND MEANS Ref: 3104   £5.00 

157pp OP 1892 Compilation of hints and helps for artisans, ranging from hardening, tempering, annealing, through to use of the lathe and general workshop techniques.  
CLOCKMAKER : THE CLOCKMAKER Ref: 132   £90.00 

Vol 1 and 2 complete (24 issues plus supplement) run (only published for two years) 1990/1993 Bound red cloth. Edited by Charles Aked . Mainly practical contents - making tips, hints etc - significant electrical horological content. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
CLOUTMAN E : ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH MUSICAL CLOCKS Ref: 1850   £65.00 

56pp Illus 2000 OP Unique and indispensable reference work providing tunes from 55 clocks, scores of 50 tunes, nine sheets of music etc. 
CLUTTON C : COLLECTOR'S COLLECTION Ref: 232   £30.00 

95pp Illus OP l974 Describes early precision pocket watches as collected by author. 
CLUTTON C, DANIELS G : WATCHES Ref: 233   £45.00 

159pp Illus OP 1965 edition We try to keep these earlier editions in stock as although less contents the excellent photographic section of escapements is common to all editions and the subsequent editions are much harder to come by. 
COHEN J : PSYCHOLOGICAL TIME Ref: 3300   £3.00 

8pp SC Reprint of article from Scientific American November 1964. 
COLLINS P : BIZARRE BAROMETERS and other unusual weather forecasters Ref: 2894   £7.95 

104pp Illus SC 2004 Marvelously informative; covering weather houses, storm predictors and forecasters, storm glasses and the early weather glasses. 
COLLINS P : ANEROID BAROMETERS AND THEIR RESTORATION Ref: 1288   £18.95 

212pp Illus l998 An extremely helpful history, details of various examples, mechanisms as well as repair to case and movement and how to date them 
COLLINS P : CARE AND RESTORATION OF BAROMETERS Ref: 238   £6.95 

116pp Illus SC l990 Marvelously informative; covering how to restore and care for wheel, stick and aneroid barometers. 
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! 
COLLINS P : BAROGRAPHS Ref: 2337   £9.95 

137pp Illus SC 2002 Develops history as well giving some practical advice on general maintenance and a wide selection of illustrations. 
COLLINS P : FITZROY AND HIS BAROMETERS Ref: 3690   £9.95 

144pp Illus SC 2007 A new title in this marvellous series of books by this Author, covering one of the most popular range of barometers by FitzRoy. 
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. 
CONNELL JE : CHARLTON STANDARD CATALOGUE OF CANADIAN CLOCKS Ref: 3024   £17.50 

118pp Illus SC 1994 Unusual to find so much information crammed into a book. Covers the full range of clock styles and includes a list of makers etc. 
CONOVER S : CHIME CLOCK REPAIR Ref: 125   £45.00 

210pp Illus 1989 Hardback One of the most comprehensive titles available focusing upon predominantly American chiming clocks as well as a section on typical Smiths. Other makes covered include: Seth Thomas, New Haven, Sessions, Waterbury, Ansonia, Globe, Junghams, Hermle, Urgos, Mauthe, Kieninger. 
CONOVER SG : HOW TO REPAIR HERSCHEDE TUBULAR BELL CLOCKS Ref: 3589   £20.00 

72pp Illus 1986 OP SC Title says it and contents cover it all ! 
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. 
COPE KL : AMERICAN MACHINIST'S TOOLS Ref: 3106   £15.00 

420pp SC OP 1993 Illustrated directory of Patents - over 1000 diagrams 
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 
COUSINS F : SUNDIALS Ref: 244   £80.00 

247pp Illus OP 1969 A simplified approach by means of the Equatorial Dial. One of the rearer classics on the technicalities and art of gnomonics. Over 60 line drawings, fold out tables etc. Dj has a couple of repaired tears. 
COVENTRY WATCH PROJECT : MOMENTS IN TIME: THE HISTORY OF THE COVENTRY WATCH INDUSTRY Ref: 2965   £10.00 

45pp Illus SC OP 1995 A useful booklet first published to coincide with the dedication of the Earldon clock. Title says it all. 
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. 
COWHAM M : A DIAL IN YOUR POKE Ref: 2261   £50.00 

224pp over 300 col. Illus OP 2004 A much needed book on portable sundials, with chapters featuring Pillar, Butterfield, Augsburg, Ring, Inclining, Pillar Dials and Nocturnal, Calendar and Perpetual devices. 
COWHAM M : SUNDIALS OF THE BRITISH ISLES Ref: 1959   £48.50 

272pp 500 Illus, most in full colour 2005. Describes almost 400 dials, 12 regional chapters, combining the knowledge of 28 authors, with additional chapters on early dials, stained glass dials and portable dials. Limited individually numbered print run so be sure to order soon ! 
COX C : PULPITS, LECTERNS AND ORGANS Ref: 2640   £22.50 

228pp 1915 OP Illus Includes Chapter on Hour Glasses - their history and styles also another on Organs and Organ Cases. Classic work - knowledge gained would certainly enhance historical visits to old churches throughout the country. 
COX J : A LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT WITH EPICYCLIC MAINTAINING WORK Ref: 3606   £15.00 

62pp Illus SC OP 1990 Provides Full instruction, including the making of a short case for the movement. 
JOHN WHITEHURST OF DERBY: CLOCKMAKER & SCIENTIST CRAVEN M : JOHN WHITEHURST OF DERBY: CLOCKMAKER & SCIENTIST Ref: 247   £85.00 

264pp Illus OP 1996 Man of many parts! Leading scientist of the day -1713-1788. Member of the Lunar Society - horologists will of course be concentrating on his association with the invention of the night watchman's tell-tale clock. 
CRISFORD A : BREGUET AL : MASTERPIECES OF THE ASPREY COLLECTION Ref: 248   £1,750.00 

88pp plus tipped in plates. OP 1994 12 most complicated watches and clocks from private collection described in finite detail ie multi views plus facsimile reproductions of Breguet original records relating to these pieces. Quality of colour illustrations is quite remarkable - almost three dimensional! Bound by Zaehnsdorf in quarter leather. Limited edition of 125 numbered copies. 
CROM T : HOROLOGICAL WHEEL CUTTING ENGINES 1700-1900 Ref: 249   £75.00 

150pp Illus OP SC 1970 History and discussion of useage. Continental/USA examples.
 
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. 
CROSLEY R : LONDON'S COATS OF ARMS Ref: 2792   £25.00 

255pp Illus 1928 Possibly help with coats of arms on clocks, watch cases?! 
CRUM E G KELLER W F : 150 YEARS OF ELECTRIC HOROLOGY Ref: 254   £25.00 

102pp Illus SC OP l992 Useful contribution - compliments information already available on continental and USA examples. A must for the dedicated electrical horologist. 
CUCHET ALBARET E : AU TIC TAC DES MONTRES A CLEF Ref: 1861   £95.00 

252pp Illus SC OP 1950 Basically relates to the Tavan 'cabinotier' 1750-1850 - an important watchmaking dynasty. Relates the family history and their work including as eminent makers of watches chronometers and development of escapements. Paul Tavan was a poet as well as a horologist- some poems included. As always ... priced fairly. 
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.  
CUSS CAMERER T : THE ENGLISH WATCH: 1585 -1970 Ref: 141   £125.00 

504pp 2009 804 col. This is the first bookon watches to cover all aspects of English watches from every period.. An excellent high quality addition to the library and certainly one for the discerning collector 
CUSS CAMERER TP : THE SANDBERG WATCH COLLECTION Ref: 1947   £495.00 

512pp Over 1000 colour illus DE LUXE LIMITED EDITION ( 500 copies) OP 1998 but not released until 2000 . Lord Sandberg former Chairman of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. His Collection spanning from 1540 to 1900 consists of 423 items - both the technical and decorative features discussed. 
CUSS CAMERER TP and TA : THE COUNTRY LIFE BOOK OF WATCHES Ref: 3025   £15.00 

128pp Illus OP 1967 Provides a reasonable and well written review of the development of the pocket watch from 1500 through the era of Graham, Mudge, Le Roy to the emerging Swiss watch making industry. A good background of knowledge. 
CUSS CAMERER TP and TA : THE STORY OF WATCHES Ref: 3719   £15.00 

176pp Illus OP 1952 Provides a good solid background to the the reader understanding the develpment of the pocket watch, including both the mechansims and the fashions of case design. 
CUZNER B : SILVERSMITHS MANUAL Ref: 262   £15.00 

192pp Illus 2nd ed 1965 reprint with complete dj. General principles silver working - of use when making your own watch cases! 
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. 
DALY A : ORMSKIRK CLOCKMAKERS AND WATCHMAKERS Ref: 203   £19.00 

142pp 176 Illus (many colour) 2006 Southern Lancaster was an important centre of clock and watchmaking from the 17th century and Ormskirk was the home of important early Lantern Clock makers such as Webster, Barton leading into the18th century longcase makers and a distinctive style in the 19th century in parallel with the rise of local watchmakers competing with those in Liverpool. Includes full listing of regional makers and well written.  
DANIEL CSt JH : SUNDIALS Ref: 3302   £6.00 

56pp SC Illus 2004, Published by Shire books this little book crams in a lot of useful information, commensurate with the usual high quality of their booklets. 
DANIELL J : MAKING OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES LEICESTERSHIRE & RUTLAND Ref: 264   £35.00 

36pp Illus SC OP l952 Extremely rare item. Good list of makers. Spotting on cover but binding sound. 
DANIELS G : THE PRACTICAL WATCH ESCAPEMENT Ref: 1   £35.00 

OUT OF STOCK

81pp Illus SC OP 1994 Survey and analysis of geometry and design of the mechanical watch escapement from the verge to the co-axial. 
DANIELS G : WATCHMAKING Ref: 1335   £45.00 

420pp Illus 3rd ed reprinted 2002 OP. A fantastic work written by a master in the craft with the intention of inspiring others in the art of watchmaking A complete text book covering all aspects of the making of a precision watch. This revision and enlarged edition includes information previously only in French edition. 
DANIELS G : L'OEUVRE D' ABRAHAM-LOUIS BREGUET Ref: 2243   £20.00 

56pp Illus SC OP l976 Catalogue of Exhibition held La Chaux de Fonds 
DAOUST R : BRITISH MADE GOODS FOR THE WATCHMAKER/JEWELLER Ref: 2312   £20.00 

71pp Illus SC OP ?1960's Catalogue of lathes, tools and materials as supplied by Clerkenwell dealer. 
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. 
DARWIN J : THE TRIUMPHS OF BIG BEN Ref: 272   £29.00 

208pp Illus l986 OP Commencing with designing, subsequent controversies, role during last war and dissemination of Time Signals etc. finally the Great Disaster in l970s and subsequent maintenance. 
DAVID J : AMERICAN AND SWISS WATCHMAKING IN 1876 Ref: 3478   £25.00 

82pp Illus OP 2003 These "secret" reports by the founder of Longines have been translated by Richard Watkins and so includes much previously unpublished material on the manufacture of watches in the United States in 1877. It includes how they were made, stage by stage through from the cutting room to completion. The book concludes with an analysis of the state of the Swiss Industry, and the effects of American competition.  
DAVIES E : GREATER MANCHESTER CLOCKS AND CLOCK/WATCHMAKERS Ref: 3481   £35.00 

344pp 270 Illus 2007 Available now, the first new title for 2007, the book provides a detailed study of clock and watchmaking and the craftsmen and women who worked in Greater Manchester, including Salford, Stockport, Oldham, Bolton,Bury, Rochdale and Wigan. Chapters discuss, turret clocks, watchmaking, lantern clocks and longcase clocks in South-east Lancashire and North-east Cheshire. Over 5500 clockmakers and 3700 watch makers, to end of 19th century. 
DAVIS LH : GREEK REVIVAL INFLUENCE ON AMERICAN CLOCK CASE DESIGN Ref: 276   £10.00 

112pp Illus SC OP l991 Excellent illustrative and textual detail. Well thought out and presented - stimulating! 
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! 
EARLY ENGLISH CLOCKS 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. 
DE CARLE D : PRACTICAL CLOCK REPAIRING Ref: 3653   £12.50 

224pp Figs Latest edition Includes details for making fusee timepiece as well as step by step tuition of a wide variety of clock types - French, Carriage, Bracket , Alarm. Good SH copy 
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. 
DE CARLE D : THE WATCHMAKER'S AND MODEL ENGINEER'S LATHE Ref: 283   £17.50 

220pp Illus 5th ed 1998 Unique guide to old and new lathes and their accessories as well as practical content on how to use. Section added with revised directory of stockists. 
DE CARLE D : PRACTICAL CLOCK REPAIRING Ref: 284   £18.99 

224pp Figs Latest edition Includes details for making fusee timepiece as well as step by step tuition of a wide variety of clock types - French, Carriage, Bracket , Alarm. 
DE CARLE D : PRACTICAL WATCH ADJUSTING & SPRINGING Ref: 282   £15.00 

150pp 1977 OP Over 200 illustrations and an excellent standard title for addition to the library, covering, balance spring and Breguet balance work, methods of adjustment, cleaning and oiling etc. 
DE CARLE D : CLOCK AND WATCH REPAIRING Ref: 286   £18.99 

309pp Illus 2nd revised ed 2003 Not a combined edition of Practical Clock/Practical Watch - differing contents. 
DE CARLE D : PRACTICAL WATCH REPAIRING Ref: 287   £17.99 

319pp Figs Latest edition and one of the student's standard text books - takes each process logically step by step. 
DE CARLE D : COMPLICATED WATCHES AND THEIR REPAIR Ref: 1246   £18.50 

174pp Figs 2005 reprint Relates to complicated wristwatches dealing with all such repair work from the relatively simple to the triple complicated watch with chronograph, calendar and repeater work. 
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. 
DE CARLE D : PRACTICAL WATCH REPAIRING Ref: 3691   £10.00 

299pp Figs We have various copies of earlier editions of this student's standard text book which takes each process logically step by step. Will select best value copy in stock on receipt of your order. 
DE COULON P : LES EBAUCHES Ref: 3183   £30.00 

200pp SC OP 1951 Rough cut pages, Describes development and history of watch manufacture. French text. 
DE COULON P : LES EBAUCHES Ref: 3173   £30.00 

200pp SC OP 1951 Rough cut pages, Describes development and history of watch manufacture. German text. 
DEGALLIER E : LE RESSORT DE MONTRE Ref: 293   £20.00 

23pp SC OP 1918 Technical details including dimensions, two tables of helpful calculations PLUS 2nd edition 1930 Tables des Ressorts-Moteurs. 
DEGALLIER E : EVALUATION DE LA QUALITE D' UNE MONTRE Ref: 1486   £10.00 

55pp Illus SC OP l922 Technical data and discussion on balances and balance spring. 
DEGALLIER E : TABLES DES MOTEURS: LE BALANCIER ET LE RESSORT- MOTEUR Ref: 3551   £10.00 

28pp Illus Dia SC OP 1928 Provides the answers for calculation of diameter of balance wheels. 
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.  
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. 
DENT G : CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS OF THE OLD PARISH OF HALIFAX Ref: 297   £120.00 

28pp Illus SC OP l947 Covers makers 1624-1850 As with many of these smaller regional works produced in short print runs demand outstrips supply. Ex. Beeson library and in good condition. 
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. 
DIBNER B : EARLY ELECTRICAL MACHINES Ref: 3028   £10.00 

57pp OP 1957 Recounts and illustrates the experiments and describes the apparatus during the period 1600 to 1800 that led to the triumphs of the electrical age; inc. Boyle, Leyden, Gray, Dufay, van Marum, Hawksbee. 
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! 
DIBNER B : TEN FOUNDING FATHERS OF THE ELECTRICAL SCIENCE Ref: 3029   £10.00 

48pp OP 1954 Provides and informative resume of the life and discoveries of some of the leading figures in the world of electricity; inc. Gilbert, Guericke, Franklin, Volta, Ampere, Ohm, Gauss, Faraday, Henry, Maxwell. 
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. 
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). 
DICKINSON HW TITLEY A : RICHARD TREVITHICK - ENGINEER AND MAN Ref: 2793   £50.00 

290pp 1934 Trevithick centenary commemoration memorial volume. 
DINSDALE NV : THE OLD CLOCKMAKERS OF YORKSHIRE Ref: 1690   £35.00 

82pp SC OP 1946 One of the rarer regional books. Portrait of Harrison plus some interesting clocks illustrated Some general background comments plus directory. Slight repair to flimsy dustjacket, signed by the author.  
DINSDALE NV : THE OLD CLOCKMAKERS OF YORKSHIRE Ref: 2926   £35.00 

82pp SC OP l946 One of the rarer regional books. Portrait of Harrison plus some interesting clocks illustrated Some general background comments plus directory .Dustjacket has a few nibbles out of it and has been repaired with vinegar and brown paper! But at least it has the very flimsy dustjacket which of itself is unusual. Copy of correspondence with the author included. 
DISTIN WH BISHOP R : THE AMERICAN CLOCK Ref: 1884   £30.00 

359pp Illus OP 1976 A comprehensive pictorial survey of American clocks of all types between 1723-1900 Lists 6153 clockmakers with their biographical details. A serious reference work. 
DITISHEIM P : LE PROGRES DU REGLAGE DES CHRONOMETRES ET DES MONTRES Ref: 2245   £40.00 

13pp Illus SC OP 1925 Good study with many interesting illustrations of testing at Chaux de Fonds, balances etc. 
DITISHEIM P : HUYGENS ET L'HORLOGERIE 1629 -1929 Ref: 3216   £20.00 

16pp Illus SC OP 1929 Good study with many interesting illustrations, and line drawings of movements Huygens and Turret. 
DIXON JC : A HISTORY OF THE WATCH COMPANIES OF AMERICA Ref: 3031   £20.00 

156pp SC OP 1978 Provides a revealing individual historical account of the development of over 70 American watch companies including Ansonia, Waltham, Dennison, Hamilton, Lancaster, Marion and 64 others! 
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. 
DOENSEN P : HISTORY OF THE MODERN WRISTWATCH Ref: 300   £125.00 

250pp Illus OP 1994 Comprehensive history from Hamilton's first electro dynamic in early 1950's to radio controlled watches of Junghams i.e. collectable modern electric and electronic wristwatches. Cases and movements shown in quantity and detail. 
DOHRN van ROSSUM G : DIE GESCHICHTE DER STUNDE UHREN UND MODERNE ZEITORDNUNGEN Ref: 301   £25.00 

412pp Illus l992 Stimulating reading. Scholarly work on time measurement and urban life in and since the late Middle Ages. 
DOHRN-VAN ROSSUM G : DIE GESCHICHTE DER STUNDE UHREN UND MODERNE ZEITORDNUNGEN Ref: 3457   £20.00 

415pp Illus OP 1992 Hardback copy with good dustjacket. Takes a historical look at the development of horology. 
DOWLER G : GLOUCESTERSHIRE CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS  Ref: 304   £45.00 

192pp Illus OP 1984 Good regional book - well researched and written. 
DOWLING JM, HESS JP : ROLEX WRISTWATCHES THE BEST OF TIMES Ref: 305   £90.00 

399pp Illus throughout New revised edition 2006. A thorough history includes hundred of examples. Thorough education for anyone already collecting Rolex watches or about to embark. Plenty of detailed information that should help avoid the pitfalls! Includes value guide. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
DUBOIS P : COLLECTION ARCHEOLOGIQUE SOLTYKOFF - HORLOGERIE Ref: 1876   £95.00 

214pp Illus SC OP l858 Some sundials but mainly clocks watches of the 16th/17th century. One of the earliest private collections now well dispersed. Obviously some rare and important examples. This copy is in need of loving care - dirty dusty detached cover, spine split.. but is over 150year old soft cover! 
DUNMORE J : ANTHOLOGY FRENCH SCIENTIFIC PROSE Ref: 2178   £15.00 

144pp SC OP 1973 Introductory notes in English - extracts in French from writings of astronomy, botany, physics etc ex Weiss library. 
DUY LY TRAN : GUSTAV BECKER CLOCKS - GUIDE TO IDENTIFICATION/PRICES Ref: 1284   £39.00 

248pp Illus SC Arranged alphabetically by type with many views movements etc, including latest available price guide. 
DWORETSKY L DICKSTEIN R : HOROLOGY AMERICANA Ref: 315   £25.00 

212pp Excellent colour illus OP 1972 200 examples from the late 1700s to mid 1800s illus and described - views cases, movements. 
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