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text : practical balance and hairstring Ref: j klineline | | | |
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NADELHOFFER H : CARTIER: JEWELLERS EXTRAORDINARY Ref: 3301 £10.00
| | | 300pp 493 Illus OP 1984 Authored by the jewelry expert of Christies in Geneva the book describes the fascinating history of this jewelry firm, drawing on information from the company archives. |
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NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM : 4 STEPS TO LONGITUDE Ref: 3715 £25.00
| | | 60pp SC OP 1962 An original copy of the bicentenary Greenwich exhibition guide to mark 200 years since completion of the first official trial of Harrison's fourth marine timekeeper. Contains much useful information normally squirrelled away. |
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NAVY DEPARTMENT : MANUAL FOR OVERHAUL, REPAIR AND HANDLING OF CHELSEA TYPE CLOCKS Ref: 2912 £30.00
| | | 100pp Illus Reprint of 1953 Navy Department manual for the Chelsea type mechanical boat and deck clocks including a parts catalogue . Bureau of Ships Contract No NObs-47863. |
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NAVY DEPARTMENT : MANUAL FOR OVERHAUL, REPAIR AND HANDLING OF SETH THOMAS TYPE CLOCKS Ref: 2914 £30.00
| | | 100pp Illus Reprint of 1953 Navy Department manual for the Seth Thomas type mechanical boat and deck clocks including a parts catalogue. Bureau of Ships Contract No NObs-47863. |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 248 : JUNE 1987 Ref: 36 £15.00
| | | This volume contains significant and readable articles including The Clock of Old St Paul's London by C Aked; The willcock Clock by H Fallin, HR Playtner and the Canadian Horological Institute by J Varkaris and E Fuller |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 260 : JUNE 1989 Ref: 38 £15.00
| | | This volume contains significant and readable articles upon The McIntyre watch by J Lund and W Keller; The Electro Clock Co ( including reproductions of catalogue illustrations) by J DeVilbis, and Sunstruck ( Backyard Sundial) by M Webster |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 250 : OCTOBER 1987 Ref: 69 £15.00
| | | This volume contains significant and readable articles including The Evolution of the Safety Pinion by C Risch |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 258 : FEBRUARY 1989 Ref: 64 £15.00
| | | This volume includes significant and readable articles upon Anne Boleyn's Clock by C Aked; The "Un-rarest" American watches by M Harrold and an interstsing piece on Watches for the Blind by H B Fried. |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 252 : FEBRUARY 1988 Ref: 63 £15.00
| | | This volume contains significant and readable articles upon Jesse Elwood Coleman and the South Bend Story by O B Frye; The Cosmoschronotrope, An astronomical Clock at the Smithsonian by R S Edwards, and an interesting commentary upon Photographing Clocks and watches by G & D Marsh |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 261 : JUNE 1989 Ref: 42 £15.00
| | | This volume includes significant and readable articles upon Interesting and Unusual Black Forest Clocks by R Ortenburger, Gravity Drive in Large Clocks by C Aked. |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 256 : OCTOBER 1989 Ref: 51 £15.00
| | | This volume includes significant and readable articles upon Unusual Gruen watches by R D Gruen, Part 1 of an article by I Cooperman on Time Globes of L Juvet, and Restoring a tall Clock Case by B Flexner |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 259 : APRIL 1989 Ref: 50 £15.00
| | | This volume includes significant and readable articles upon Jean Antoine Lepine by A Chapiro, Birge & Ives Eight Day Wood Movement Clock by R Edwards, The Chimes at Chinqua-Penn by S White |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 257 : DECEMBER 1988 Ref: 44 £15.00
| | | This volume includes significant and readable articles upon A Chicago & Alton Railroad Watch by E Fuller, The Kilruddery Clock and Hydraulic Time Machine by C Aked, The Time Globes of Louis Juvet Part 2 by I Cooperman, and Atmos: The Perpetual Clock by R Roehrich |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 253 : APRIL 1988 Ref: 54 £15.00
| | | This volume contains significant and readable articles upon Black Forest Cuckoo Clocks exhibited in 1876 and 1893 by W & M Schneider, History of the Osaka Watch Co by M Ishihara, and The Almost Lost art of Breguet by P Autry |
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NEALE J : JOSEPH AND THOMAS WINDMILLS Ref: 17 £30.00
| | | 304pp Well illus 1999 Biographical details of the Windmills family, full discussion and details of the clocks and watches. A welcome informative reference work. SH copy with small tear to dj. |
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NEALE J : JOSEPH AND THOMAS WINDMILLS Ref: 1425 £37.50
| | | 304pp Well illus l999 Biographical details of the Windmills family, full discussion and details of the clocks and watches. A welcome informative reference work. |
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NEEDHAM J : CLERKS AND CRAFTSMEN IN CHINA AND THE WEST Ref: 699 £25.00
| | | 470pp Illus OP l970 Includes Missing Link, prenatal history of Steam Engine, Astronomy in classical China etc. |
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NEEDHAM J, LING W, PRICE DJ : HEAVENLY CLOCKWORK Ref: 3705 £40.00
| | | 254pp Illus 1st ed 1960 Discusses evidence of water driven mechanical clockwork being used in China for six centuries prior to first mechanical escapement of the West. |
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NEGRETTI & ZAMBIA : A TREATISE ON METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS Ref: 702 £7.95
| | | 160pp Illus SC l995 facsimile reprint l864 Method of construction, principles and uses of barometers and other meteorological instruments Eat your heart out with the contemporary 8 page price list of instruments! |
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NEGRETTI G & NENCINI F : MASTERS OF TIME:300 FABULOUS VINTAGE WRISTWATCHES Ref: 3532 £30.00
| | | 348pp Illus 1986 OP Slipcase An excellent publication depicting and describing the leading makes as well as a useful explanatory introduction to the subject of collecting wriistwatches. |
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NELSON JA : THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MAKING WOODEN CLOCKS Ref: 3428 £22.00
| | | 176pp Illus 2003 Detailed drawings and narrative to assist in the making of 37 different style clock cases. |
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NELTHROPP Rev HL : CATALOGUE OF COLLECTION OF CLOCKS, WATCHES, CHRONOMETERS ETC Ref: 2013 £125.00
| | | 54pp OP lst ed 1895 collection as presented to the Company by Nelthropp who had been Master in 1893/4. In 1899 there was a theft of 9 'fine specimen' of watches and although remained listed in subsequent catalogues obviously can no longer been seen - unless you have them! |
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NEWCOMEN SOCIETY : TRANSACTIONS Ref: 2807 £20.00
| | | 4 vols - 65-68 (1993-1997) - railways, computers, aircraft, steam engine theory in 19th century etc. |
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NEWHAM C A : THE ASTRONOMICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF STONEHENGE Ref: 3618 £5.00
| | | 32pp Illus SC OP 1972 Designed to provide lay persons with a clear broad simplified explanation of the complexity of this monument. Easy reading, despite depth of detail. |
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NICHOLAS RADELOFF : ROLLING BALL CLOCK Ref: 1450 £12.00
| | | 10pp Colour illus SC OP l998 Bonham catalogue exclusively documenting this magnificent clock ex Bertele Collection. |
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NICHOLLS A : ENGLISH BRACKET AND MANTEL CLOCKS Ref: 2090 £25.00
| | | 160pp Illus OP 1982 Useful general background information - chapter on makers includes some McCabe/Norton/Vulliamy numbering. |
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NICHOLLS A : CLOCKS IN COLOUR Ref: 707 £10.00
| | | 204pp Colour illus OP l975 Good general international historical outline including an introductory chapter on the different features of movements, which is a helpful insight for the newcomer. |
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NICKLIN T : STUDIES IN EGYPTIAN CHRONOLOGY Ref: 3068 £10.00
| | | 74pp OP 1928 An erudite subject skilfully condensed into a well presented publication. |
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NICOLE NIELSEN & CO : MANUFACTURERS FINE WATCHES, SPEEDOMETERS Ref: 2338 £15.00
| | | 33pp Illus SC 2000 Limited (300) numbered edition Reprint of rare watch catalogue (c 1910) prefaced with brief details of the company Interesting views of Works/workshops. |
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NICOLSON D & A : NOVELTY AND ANIMATED WALL PENDULETTE CLOCKS Ref: 3070 £20.00
| | | 177pp Illus OP 1977 Stocked at the request of current collectors, the book is the only one I know on animated wall clocks made by Lux, keebler, Westclox, and Columbia Time. Something new to collect at affordable prices. |
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NIEHUSER E : FRENCH BRONZE CLOCKS Ref: 1637 £65.00
| | | 276pp 211 colour 1456 b/w 1999 Essential reference work for those interested in the identification of styles, allegorical influences etc of decorative bronze cases. Categorised into types with a 'catalogue' of 1365 examples grouped into subjects. |
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NIXSEAMAN Rev AJ : THOMAS TOMPION'S COTTAGE Ref: 2688 £20.00
| | | 10pp Illus SC OP 1952 Small booklet, church service sheet both written at the time a plaque was placed on the cottage by Worshipful Company of Clockmakers plus a postcard and two relatively recent photographs of the cottage. |
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NIXSEAMAN Rev AJ : THE CLOCK THAT CHANGED HANDS Ref: 712 £15.00
| | | 40pp Illus SC OP l956 Clements tower clock now in Science Museum. |
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NIXSEAMAN AJ : FIRST PRODUCTION: TOMPION'S GREAT CLOCK Ref: 3714 £30.00
| | | 64pp SC OP 1953 A very well written and most informative account of Tompions involvement with the Church clock at Northill. |
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NOAKES A : CHARLES SPENCELAYH AND HIS PAINTINGS Ref: 1342 £25.00
| | | 187pp Illus throughout OP 1978 Artist meticulous in his detailed paintings of old men pottering in antique shops or repairing clocks or watches in domestic situations. Includes Doctor Oiling a Clock. Original paintings now realise very high prices at auction. |
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NORGATE J and M and HUDSON F : DUNFERMLINE CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 713 £60.00
| | | 138pp Illus OP l982 Limited ed - 500 copies - OP Worthwhile regional book. |
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NORTH JD : OPUS QUORUNDUM ROTARUM MIRABILIUM Ref: 2941 £25.00
| | | 34pp SC Illus OP 1967. Contains an interesting and detailed account of an astronomical clock, being reprinted for a lengthy feature first appearing in Physics. Not a coffee table read as the title might suggest. ex Beeson library. |
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NORTH JD : RICHARD OF WALLINGFORD Ref: 716 £275.00
| | | 3 vols Over 1000pp Diagrams l976 This man was a remarkable astronomer and mathematician and of course the 'builder' of the astronomical clock of St Albans. These three volumes contain his writings with an introduction, English translation and commentary. |
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NUTTING W : THE CLOCK BOOK Ref: 1381 £15.00
| | | 310pp Illus OP l935 Good spread of American and English clocks and their makers - well illustrated important international examples - early examples - with an excellent list of makers/dates etc. Emphasis on those of American origin. |
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OHLSON O : HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR WATCHMAKERS: WALTHAM WATCH CO Ref: 2242 £15.00
| | | 98pp Illus SC OP 2000 reprint of original booklet published by Waltham Watch Co outlining repair methods specific to their watches. |
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O'MALLEY M : KEEPING WATCH - HISTORY OF AMERICAN TIME Ref: 1175 £10.00
| | | 384pp Illus SC OP 1990 Details changes in American Society brought about by mechanical timekeepers both domestically and at work. Interest lies in fact that this is woven into their history of watch manufacturing. |
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OMEGA : OMEGA: SPARE PARTS CATALOGUE GF620-3 Ref: 2986 £150.00
| | | 270pp OP 1961 Worth its weight in gold this bound factory issued catalogue provides lists of the casing clamps and spare parts for wristwatches from the late 1930's onwards featured in the previous 1954,1955 and 1958 catalogues. A must have library edition for the restorer and Omega collector. |
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ORD-HUME AWJG : PERPETUAL MOTION: THE HISTORY OF AN OBSESSION Ref: 3072 £15.00
| | | 235pp Illus OP 1977 Predictably, given the respect and long standing of the Author, a comprehensive analysis of the topic, including reference and analysis of various rolling ball clocks. |
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ORD-HUME AWJG : CLOCKWORK MUSIC Ref: 1775 £20.00
| | | 334pp Illus OP l973 Illustrated history of mechanical musical instruments from musical box, pianolas to the orchestrion. Most comprehensive. |
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ORD-HUME AWJG : THE MUSICAL CLOCK Ref: 729 £49.99
| | | 352pp 314 b/w, 49 colour illustrations. l995 Covers the international history of the musical clock, including chiming, carillon organ, string, comb playing examples, deals with style, mechanisms, tunes. Index of makers. Undoubtedly the major reference on this subject. |
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ORD-HUME AWJG : THE MUSICAL BOX: A HISTORY AND COLLECTOR'S GUIDE Ref: 2695 £75.00
| | | 409pp Illus OP 1st ed 1980 Excellent and important reference work for collector and dealer covering the development and history of the various styles, as well as a biographical list of nearly 500 makers and patentees. |
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ORD-HUME AWJG : PLAYER PIANO HISTORY OF MECHANICAL PIANO AND REPAIR Ref: 727 £25.00
| | | 295pp Illus OP l970 Sound historical reference, list of principal makers and patentees as well as chapters on repair. |
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ORD-HUME AWJG : RESTORING MUSICAL BOXES AND MUSICAL CLOCKS Ref: 730 £35.00
| | | 368pp Illus 2005 Everything you ever needed to know!! Music for clocks, principles of tuning, singing birds, small pipe organs, re pinning, suppliers of material etc Most informative diagrams, illus and text. This really is the book to have for both the novice and expert. |
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ORD-HUME AWJG : THE MUSICAL CLOCK Ref: 3523 £40.00
| | | 352pp 314 b/w, 49 colour illustrations. l995 Covers the international history of the musical clock, including chiming, carillon organ, string, comb playing examples, deals with style, mechanisms, tunes. Index of makers. Undoubtedly the major reference on this subject. Good SH copy |
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ORFORD H : MODERN OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS AND THEIR CONSTRUCTION Ref: 3350 £25.00
| | | 100pp 1896 first ed. An interesting publication providing an historic insight into the development of optical instruments, seen through the eyes... excuse the pun... of the author over 100 years ago. A nice collectors item in good strong condition, cover slightly marked, but just a reflection of age . |
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ORIS : DIE SCHONSTE NEBENSACHE DER ZEIT ORIS Ref: 3446 £10.00
| | | 46pp Illus SC OP 1992 An informative and well produced and illustrated company booklet. |
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ORTENBURGER R : VIENNA REGULATORS AND FACTORY CLOCKS Ref: 731 £34.95
| | | 170pp Illus 1989 Replaces original three paperback books. Revised and upgraded. Informative content for both collector, dealer and restorer. |
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ORTENBURGER R : BLACK FOREST CLOCKS Ref: 732 £59.95
| | | 268pp Illus throughout l991 Excellent book! Just what was needed to compliment existing publications on the subject and with the bonus (for us!) of having English text Brownie points for illustrations of movements, weights, cuckoo mechanisms and hands. |
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OSBORNE C, HEAPS J : ESSEX CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS Ref: 734 £30.00
| | | 24pp SC OP l979 A Directory of names/ dates with few illustrations. Small but a rare private printing. |
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 | OSTERHAUSEN F VON : WRISTWATCH CHRONOMETERS Ref: 735 £59.95
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| 245pp Illus 2nd enlarged ed 1997 Details of over 60 examples discussed. How they are tested in order to be defined as chronometer, interpretation of their ratings with 300 Swiss chronometer makers listed. |
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OSTERHAUSEN F VON : THE MOVADO HISTORY Ref: 736 £69.95
| | | 234pp Illus History of Movado and their designs since 1881. Obviously includes the Ermeto 'Pocket or Purse Watch. |
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OSTERHAUSEN F VON : PAUL DITISHEIM - CHRONOMETRIER Ref: 2623 £65.00
| | | 134pp Illus 2003 Excellent resume of life and work of an eminent Swiss horologist. Although the illustrations are instructive you do require a knowledge of French or German in order to fully enjoy the contents. |
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OTTEMA N : GESCHIEDENIS VAN DE UURWERKMAKERSKUNST IN FRIESLAND Ref: 737 £95.00
| | | 112pp + pls OP l948 Chapters on these Dutch clockmakers and their work (some illustrations) followed by alphabetical listing of over 1000 makers with biographical detail. |
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OVENS R SLEATH S : TIME IN RUTLAND Ref: 2081 £24.00
| | | 400pp 900 Illus 500 drawings, diagrams and maps History and gazetteer of bells, clocks, sundials of Rutland including chapters on local clockmakers and founders of Rutland bells. An impressive piece of research presented in a highly readable manner. |
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PALMER BROOKS : THE BOOK OF AMERICAN CLOCKS Ref: 3073 £15.00
| | | 318pp 1950 edition signed by both the author and dedicee. Good illustrative guide and still one of best sources for list of makers names and working details. |
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PALMER BROOKS : A TREASURY OF AMERICAN CLOCKS Ref: 3074 £20.00
| | | 371pp Illus OP 1977 ninth printing. Well documented examples from longcases to alarms. Good list of makers. |
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PALMER BROOKS : THE ROMANCE OF TIME Ref: 2217 £35.00
| | | 51pp SC OP 1954 Includes many of contemporary adverts giving short histories Chelsea, General Electric, Gilbert, Herschede, Ingraham, Kux, New Haven, Sessions, Seth Thomas, Telechron, United States Time, Westclox Written for the Clock Manufacturer's Association in USA. |
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PALMER BROOKS : THE BOOK OF AMERICAN CLOCKS Ref: 2921 £10.00
| | | 318pp 1972 edition Good illustrative guide and still one of best sources for list of makers names and working details. |
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PANICALI R : WATCH DIALS OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION Ref: 2125 £30.00
| | | c70pp plus colour fd pl SC OP 1972 French/English/German text. Fine enamel examples. |
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PANNIER R : COLLECTIBLE WRISTWATCHES Ref: 2438 £12.00
| | | 378pp 500 Illus 2001 An acceptable introductory book, examples illustrated with brief description and comment. Certainly demonstrates to the potential collectors items out there waiting to be found! |
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PARISI B : CATALOGO DELL A COLLEZIONE DELLE PIANE DI OROLOGI Ref: 2947 £50.00
| | | 71pp descriptive text + 15 plates (with supplement further examples) some in colour. 30 of these watches came from von Hartogensis collection sold by auction in 1925 (catalogued by Bassermann Jordan). This edition is not numbered but signed by the author. |
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PARISI B : CATALOGO DELL A COLLEZIONE DELLE PIANE DI OROLOGI Ref: 741 £60.00
| | | 71pp descriptive text + 15 plates (with supplement further examples) some in colour Numbered copies (500 printed) OP l954 30 of these watches came from von Hartogensis collection sold by auction in 1925 (catalogued by Bassermann Jordan). |
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PARKER P : CLOCKWISE AROUND WALES - HOROLOGICAL MISCELLANY Ref: 742 £14.00
| | | 120pp Illus SC l995 Compilation of articles, poems and other references with some original comment on sundials by Daniel on Welsh timekeepers generally. |
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PARKER P : CLOCKMAKING IN THE VALE OF CLWYD Ref: 743 £10.00
| | | 78pp Illus SC OP 1993 Discusses clocks as well as makers listings |
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PASSAGE OF TIME : EXHIBITION OF TIMEKEEPERS THROUGH THE AGES Ref: 1856 £7.00
| | | 41pp Illus SC 1999 Catalogue illustrating and describing clocks on exhibition - many from private collections and on public view for the first time. |
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PATEK PHILIPPE : VOYAGE TO THE END OF TIME Ref: 1357 £170.00
| | | 132pp Illus throughout 1998 Story of the building of Patek Phillippe Calibre 89 with 33 complications The book will undoubtedly become a collectors item in its own right. |
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PATENT OFFICE : PATENTS FOR INVENTION - CLOCKS, WATCHES TIMEKEEPERS Ref: 1041 £50.00
| | | 1300pp Limited (500 to copies) facsimile reprint OP Thousands of line drawings 2 vols Lists (Abridgements of Specifications Class 139 watches,clocks and timekeepers 1855-1930) Obviously an essential book for serious collector of novelty clocks,electric clocks and researchers. |
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PATENT OFFICE : PATENTS FOR INVENTION - BELLS GONGS, FOGHORNS,SIRENS, AND WHISTLES Ref: 3139 £50.00
| | | 9 VOLUMES: Original soft cover HMSO publications from the period and covers range 1889 -1930 providing abridgements and details of specifications. |
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PATRIZZI 0 : COLLECTING MODERN AND VINTAGE ROLEX WRISTWATCHES: NEW Ref: 2450 £300.00
| | | 800pp 2000 colour Illus. Thorough revision and enlarged 2005 edition in 2 volume slip case. 4" thick! Full captions and price guides based on auction results for each watch, reference numbers, reproduced original catalogues etc. English/Italian text |
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PATRIZZI O : DICTIONNAIRE DES HORLOGERS GENEVOIS Ref: 1436 £55.00
| | | 410pp Illus SC l998 Historical overview followed by most thorough listing of makers with traditional biographical details/identifying marks etc Well worth waiting for. |
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 | PATRIZZI O : COLLECTING PATEK PHILLIPPE WATCHES: NEW 2 VOLUME EDITION Ref: 3563 £230.00
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| 640pp in 2 volumes Illus Italian French English text 2005. New expanded volumes Complete with company history, valuations 600 watches described with details of case, dial, movement with reference numbers of these together with year of production. |
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PATRIZZI O, STURM F : MONTRES DE FANTASTIC / WATCHES OF FANTASY 1790-1850 Ref: 748 £15.00
| | | 150pp Illus OP l979 Fascinating book on highly decorative form watches (butterflies, shoes, pendants etc List Geneva watchmakers, working dates etc French / English text |
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PEARCE DCK : SOCIETY OF ORNAMENTAL TURNERS - LIBRARY INDEX Ref: 2605 £35.00
| | | Over 100pp Listed by author, title and SOT number SC 1996 - loan Society library Invaluable as a bibliography! |
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PEARSALL R : COLLECTING AND RESTORING SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS Ref: 3650 £20.00
| | | 278pp Illus OP 1974 Covers surveying and navigation instruments, dials, telescopes, barometers, spheres and orreries, microscopes etc., together with a glossary, lists of 18th cent instrument makers and scientific instrument makers of London in 1843 and 1894, plus bibliography |
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PEARSON M : BEAUTY OF CLOCKS Ref: 751 £10.00
| | | 96pp Colour illus OP l979 Value lies in pages of colour illus of painted dials and engraved backplates!! |
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PEARSON M : KENT CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 1113 £35.00
| | | 320pp Illus l997 Listing of 1200 clock and watchmakers plus chapters on important families, extracts from newspapers etc. |
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PEATE IC : CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS IN WALES Ref: 752 £15.00
| | | 85pp SC 1945 1st ed Useful listing from 17th,18th, 19th centuries - preliminary chapter on clock and watchmaking specific to Wales. |
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PEATE IC : CLOCK AND WATCH MAKERS IN WALES Ref: 2599 £25.00
| | | 112pp plus plates 1960 OP 2nd ed Useful listing from 17th,18th, 19th centuries - preliminary chapter on clock and watchmaking specific to Wales. A special book, much sought after, complete with dustjacket. |
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PECK : A HISTORY OF BRISTOL - CONNECTICUT Ref: 3076 £35.00
| | | 362pp Illus OP 1932 A first edition, previously presented to a lucky owner the contents reveal a close examination of the development of Bristol Connecticut, with predictably content also touching on the development of Ingraham, Jerome, Ives clocks. |
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PELLATON DR JC : WATCH ESCAPEMENTS Ref: 754 £35.00
| | | 126pp Illus OP Hardbound 3rd ed 1930's Part of Swiss Course in Horology. |
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PENDULUM TO ATOM : CENTENARY EXHIBITION SOUVENIR HANDBOOK Ref: 1524 £15.00
| | | 84pp Illus SC OP 1958 Gothic clocks, early bracket and longcases many would now be considered Museum pieces Includes photograph of Ilbert standing next to his chest of watches (chest should really read 5 foot tallboy!) |
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PENMAN L : THE CLOCK REPAIRERS HANDBOOK - Hardback Ref: 759 £15.00
| | | 176pp Dia OP 1985 Detailed descriptions of repair technique for those with well or not so well equipped workshops Includes fault finding chapter (and remedies!), striking/chiming Invaluable drawings; |
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 |  PENMAN L : THE CARRIAGE CLOCK: A Repair and Restoration Manual Ref: 3236 £27.50
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| 352 pp b/w illus 2005 First book to be devoted solely to the repair and restoration of the carriage clock. Describes movements and provides over 220 detailed and accurate drawings to assist cleaning and repair. |
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PENMAN L : PRACTICAL CLOCK ESCAPEMENTS Ref: 1348 £40.00
| | | 248pp Diagrams throughout OP 2002 ed - minor corrections Covers action, geometry plus practical information on designing and make pallets/escape wheels as well as fault assessing and repair of verge, anchor, Graham deadbeat, Brocot, platform, other deadbeat. |
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PENMAN L : MAKING CLOCKS - THE MASTER BOOK Ref: 1700 £25.00
| | | 117pp Dia SC OP 1999 This is the master book describing the making of a clock taking a Penman 8day weight driven movement as the basic example - includes the making of the necessary jigs and tools |
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PENMAN L : GEAR CUTTING ON THE LATHE Ref: 1796 £17.50
| | | 51pp Illus SC OP 1999 - Good clear instruction |
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PEPPE R : RODNEY PEPPE'S MOVING TOYS Ref: 3245 £10.00
| | | 115pp Illus OP 1980 Book features instruction on how to make 22 different moving toys. Nothing horological but well within the capabilities of a horologist to impress the kids with their handiwork! |
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PEPPE R : AUTOMATA AND MECHANICAL TOYS Ref: 2541 £20.00
| | | 160pp Illus 2002 Book features 21 modern leading makers - majority devoted to practical detail on practicalities of designing and making such items Some quite complicated others would please the grandchildren! |
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PERGESOL JE : NOUVEAU MANUEL COMPLET DE L'HORLOGER RHABILLEUR Ref: 2972 £25.00
| | | 230pp 1977 Facsimile reprint of a title first published in 1907. A detailed work describing predominantly repair of watches. An as new copy save for address label of previous owner. |
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PERGOLA C, MAZZARIOL S, DOSSO G : ROLEX DAYTONA: A LEGEND IS BORN Ref: 104 £95.00
| | | 263pp 2006 A magnificently illustrated production covering Daytona and Cosmographs, including commentary upon distinguishing features and identification and serial number/date tables. A keenly priced addition to the Rolex inventory. £95 (Click on image to order) |
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PERKINS AB : THE MODERN WATCHMAKERS LATHE AND HOW TO USE IT Ref: 2897 £75.00
| | | 393pp 2003 Illus. Clearly from the number of sales of this book it has becoming the authoritative work, although unfortunately out of print at present |
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PERREGAUX C & GUILLAUME : LES ECOLES PROFESSIONELLES DE FRANCE: NOTES DE VOYAGE Ref: 3181 £37.50
| | | 60pp SC OP 1912 A scarce title providing an illustrative insight and account of the industrial schools of France e.g.. St. Etienne, Voiron, Grenoble. |
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PFEIFFER-BELLI C, KONRAD C : DAS REISELEXIKON UHREN MUSEEN UND SAMMLUNGEN HISTORISCHER ZEITMESSER Ref: 3443 £10.00
| | | 160pp Illus OP 1992 Well produced and illustrated catalogue of exhibits. |
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PHILIPP H, ROTH D, BACHMANN W : SONNENUHREN: DEUTSCHLAND UND SCHWEIZ Ref: 3456 £35.00
| | | c600pp Illus SC OP 1979 What a piece of research! Lists 1000's and 1000's of sundials accross Germany and Switzerland, and details of design, age and maker where known with geo reference point for each. Must have taken years to produce. |
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PHILLIPS E : TREATISE ON THE BALANCE SPRING Ref: 762 £25.00
| | | 101pp Illus Translated from the 1860 original SC l978 A serious study. |
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PHILPOT SF : MODERN ELECTRIC CLOCKS Ref: 763 £70.00
| | | 215pp Illus OP 1945 reprint of a 1933 publication. One of the few classic reference works on principles, construction, installation and maintenance of electric clocks to aid the present day collector and restorer.. |
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PICKFORD C : BEDFORDSHIRE CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS 1352-1880 Ref: 766 £75.00
| | | 224pp Illus SC OP 1991 Regional study - biographies of 350 local makers presented in an informed manner with copies of selected supporting documents inluded in the publication. |
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PICKFORD C : TURRET CLOCKS: LIST OF CLOCKS FROM MAKERS CATALOGUES & PUBLICITY MATERIALS Ref: 765 £30.00
| | | 180pp SC OP l995 Lists of clocks and their locations etc extracted from manufacturers trade catalogues etc with annotations/ potted histories of manufacturers. No claim to be comprehensive but of obvious assistance! |
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PIPPA L : MASTERPIECES OF WATCHMAKING Ref: 770 £25.00
| | | 233pp Well illus b/w/c OP l966 Exceptional pieces - watches, clocks, sundials from England, Germany, Italy etc. gathered together by one collector Each item is well captioned. |
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PLANCHON M : L'HORLOGE SON HISTOIRE RETROSPECTIVE, PITTORESQUE Ref: 773 £55.00
| | | 232pp Illus SC OP 1923 Sponsored by Zenith Watch Co Binding loose - would justify and appreciate a rebind Spine repaired. One of few sources of reference on Japanese and Chinese clocks. |
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PLAUT HG : TASCHENUHREN VON NURNBERG BIS GLASHUTTE Ref: 774 £40.00
| | | 200pp Illus OP 1988 Excellent review including chronometers, tourbillions, unusual escapements etc. with much to learn from examples illus although there are one or two howlers with regards to accurate dating! |
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PLAYTNER H R : ANALYSIS OF THE LEVER ESCAPEMENT Ref: 776 £10.00
| | | 57pp Illus SC 1910 Print of lecture delivered before Canadian Watchmakers' and Retail Jewelers' Association. Spine cover slightly broken. |
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PLAYTNER H R : AN ANALYSIS OF THE LEVER ESCAPEMENT Ref: 2238 £27.50
| | 57pp Dia OP 1910 Practical lecture delivered to Canadian Watchmakers by noted horologist.
Hard covered edition. |
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PLEWES J : REPAIRING RESTORING PENDULUM CLOCKS Ref: 3113 £20.00
| | | 224pp 1984 OP Illus. An excellent introductory title from which a few experienced hands could spot useful tips! |
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POLLARD D : THE ASTRONOMICAL CLOCKMAKER EDWARD COCKEY AND OTHER WARMINSTER HOROLOGISTS Ref: 1345 £45.00
| | | 320pp Illus SC OP l998 Limited ed 500 copies. Interesting and informative account of the main character with some pleasing information on other makers in the area. |
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PONSFORD CN : TIME IN EXETER Ref: 190 £65.00
| | | 200pp 50pl 7 figs 1978 OP Hardback with good dustjacket. Lists Exeter makers with biographical and horological details. Some new information on Charles Shephards electric clock. |
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PONSFORD CN : DEVON CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 782 £65.00
| | | 360pp Illus OP 1985 A very thorough account and listing of makers - well researched and written. A difficult to locate title, this copy in good condition with excellent dustjacket. |
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 | POTTS MS : POTTS OF LEEDS - FIVE GENERATIONS OF CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 2910 £45.00
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| 432pp Over 700 Illus. 2006 An excellent publication recounting the history of the family business from 1790 onwards, with particular focus on the turret and dial clocks produced by the Potts family, includes a most valuable directory of over 1600 public clocks produced by Potts with details of when and where installed and a brief specification. |
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PRAGER F D & SCAGLIA G : BRUNELLESCHI 1377-1466: STUDIES OF HIS TECHNOLOGY AND INVENTIONS Ref: 2189 £35.00
| | | 152pp Illus OP 1970 plus p/c article by Prager on Bruelleschi's clock. Bruelleschi was a great Tuscan architect also responsible for a number of mechanical inventions to do with hoists, cranes etc and a spring driven clock! Few pages creased at corners. |
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PRASTEAU J : LES AUTOMATES Ref: 2813 £25.00
| | | 188pp Illus 1968 Broad selection of illustrations - non technical - but covers some examples normally not included in the classic reference works. |
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PRICE LN : SCRATCH DIALS OF OLD AXBRIDGE AND LONG ASHTON DISTRICTS OF NORTHWEST SOMERSET Ref: 3490 £50.00
| | | 92pp Illus OP 1991 A private limited printing of a title originally published in a limited edition of 6, which illustrates in detail (32 actual photographs) of scratch dial in Somerset together with brief introductory chapters on Early Studies, Types, Origins, and results of a survey undertaken in 1990 and 1991. |
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PRIESTLEY PT : EARLY ENGLISH WATCH CASE MAKERS OF ENGLAND 1631-1720 Ref: 1854 £20.00
| | | 89pp Illus 2000 Good background social history followed by directory of carefully researched detail on makers and their work Includes 10pp Addenda to first book (Watch Case Makers of England) PLUS free copy of Some Account of Liverpool Watch Case. Mint condition and so sensibly priced I can't believe it myself! |
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PROSSER R B : BIRMINGHAM INVENTORS AND INVENTIONS Ref: 2966 £25.00
| | | 250pp OP 1970 A County History reprint of a book first published in 1881, now with a forward by Asa Briggs, apart from the wealth on innovation revealed from one locality there |
