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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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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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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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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 253 : APRIL 1988 Ref: 54 £15.00
| | | This volume contains significant and readable articles upon Black Forest Cuckoo Clocks exhibited in 1876 and 1893 by W & M Schneider, History of the Osaka Watch Co by M Ishihara, and The Almost Lost art of Breguet by P Autry |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 248 : JUNE 1987 Ref: 36 £15.00
| | | This volume contains significant and readable articles including The Clock of Old St Paul's London by C Aked; The willcock Clock by H Fallin, HR Playtner and the Canadian Horological Institute by J Varkaris and E Fuller |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 252 : FEBRUARY 1988 Ref: 63 £15.00
| | | This volume contains significant and readable articles upon Jesse Elwood Coleman and the South Bend Story by O B Frye; The Cosmoschronotrope, An astronomical Clock at the Smithsonian by R S Edwards, and an interesting commentary upon Photographing Clocks and watches by G & D Marsh |
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NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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NEALE J : JOSEPH AND THOMAS WINDMILLS Ref: 1425 £37.50
| | | 304pp Well illus 1999 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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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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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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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 : PLAYER PIANO HISTORY OF MECHANICAL PIANO AND REPAIR Ref: 727 £25.00
| | | 295pp Illus OP l970 Sound historical reference, list of principal makers and patentees as well as chapters on repair. |
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ORD-HUME AWJG : THE MUSICAL 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 : 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 : CLOCKWORK MUSIC Ref: 1775 £20.00
| | | 334pp Illus OP l973 Illustrated history of mechanical musical instruments from musical box, pianolas to the orchestrion. Most comprehensive. |
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ORD-HUME AWJG : PERPETUAL MOTION: THE HISTORY OF AN OBSESSION Ref: 3072 £15.00
| | | 235pp Illus OP 1977 Predictably, given the respect and long standing of the Author, a comprehensive analysis of the topic, including reference and analysis of various rolling ball clocks. |
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ORD-HUME AWJG : 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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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 : 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 : 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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PACI D, ZEI M : PANERAI WATCHES FROM 1936 TO 1997. PANERAI IN FLORENCE : 150 YEARS OF HISTORY Ref: 178 £425.00
| | 780pp 2009 Illus These two books in large format and an elegant sluipcase represent the most complete reference work ever done on PANERAI. The authors Mario Paci (Quality Assurance manager until 1997) and Dino Zei (Director of Officine Panerai Spa) show the best of the Panerai production, focusing on the most interesting divers watches such as RADIOMIR, LUMINOR, MARE NOSTRUM and the 6152 watch with Rolex dial. These books also describe the models EGIZIANO, EGIZIANO PICCOLO, DOPPIA LEVA (DOUBLE LEVER), LUMINOR MARINA MILITARE, different prototypes and surface homing systems.
Furthermore, they specify the filed patents and the main products made until 1999, many curiosities about the creation of the company, the passage of the watch division to Cartier and the relinquishment of Panerai.
The 780 pages provide a complete and deep vision of the production of this prestigious and historical brand which represents nowadays an icon not only in the watches field but in the fashion industry as well. Many actors and celebrities in fact appeared with a Panerai watch at their wrist (i.e. Silvester Stallone, Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, Sharon Stone, Carol Alt, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gabriel Batistuta, Alessandro Costacurta and Alberto Tomba).
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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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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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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: 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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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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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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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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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 - 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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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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PATRIZZI 0 : COLLECTING MODERN AND VINTAGE ROLEX WRISTWATCHES: NEW Ref: 2450 £365.00
| | | 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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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 : 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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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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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 and previous owners library/signatures.. |
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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 : GEAR CUTTING ON THE LATHE Ref: 1796 £17.50
| | | 51pp Illus SC OP 1999 - Good clear instruction |
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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 : 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 : 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 : 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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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 £120.00
| OUT OF STOCK | | 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. |
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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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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 : 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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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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PIPE RW : THE AUTOMATIC WATCH Ref: 769 £25.00
| | | 156pp Illus OP 1952 details of the more important movements Breitling, Tudor Prince etc., together with instructions on care and maintenance. |
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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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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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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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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 : 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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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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 | 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 £40.00
| | | 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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PRIESTLEY PT : WATCH CASE MAKERS OF ENGLAND 1720-1920 Ref: 788 £40.00
| | | 216pp Illus OP SC l994 Historical survey followed by register of the gold and silver case makers between 1720-1920 Painstakingly researched and presented in helpful format. Includes contents on London, Liverpool, Coventry, Birmingham e.g. Ehrhardt, Dennison and an annex containing makers identification marks. Obviously strongly recommended for anyone collecting pocket watches. |
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PROSSER R B : BIRMINGHAM INVENTORS AND INVENTIONS Ref: 2966 £25.00
| | | 250pp OP 1970 A County History reprint of a book first published in 1881, now with a forward by Asa Briggs, apart from the wealth on innovation revealed from one locality there is mention of a watchman's Tale tale clock in the 1820's. |
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PRYCE WTR and DAVIES TA : SAMUEL ROBERTS CLOCKMAKER Ref: 791 £35.00
| | | 450pp Illus b/w/c OP 1985 All new and original material. Fascinating book as it relates this particular maker and his work to the local social environment in the 18th century as well as great detail of the 600 clocks made by Roberts. |
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PURDOM C : SCIENTIFIC TIMING Ref: 3077 £15.00
| | | 144pp Dia. SC 1947 The 17th century gave us Harrison, followed by Mudge and Breguet. The 20th century gave us Charles Purdom indicates the tribute, prior to a highly technical examination of the scientific principles of the balance and hairspring and the tick and tock! |
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QUILL COL H : JOHN HARRISON - COPLEY MEDALLIST / £20,000 Longitude Prize Ref: 1954 £20.00
| | | 26pp Illus SC OP 1976 Precise and accurate account of Harrison's quest and final infamous success. |
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QUILL H et alia : PIONEERS OF PRECISION TIMEKEEPING Ref: 1038 £25.00
| | 116pp Illus OP l960s Compilation important articles on Harrison's, Mudge's, Le Roy's work in the search for precision . Good informative technical discussions .
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R TINGAY : MAKING THE MOST OF THE UNIMAT Ref: 6 £50.00
| | | 128pp SC OP 1979 A sequel to the earlier book by Laidlaw Dickson this highly sought after but unfortunately out of print title includes details for maintenance and use of the SL and 3 lathes. A most useful addition to the workshop library. |
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RAISTRICK A : QUAKERS IN SCIENCE IN INDUSTRY DURING 17th/18th CENTURIES Ref: 794 £15.00
| | | 361pp Illus OP 1968 Includes chapter on clock and instrument makers. |
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RANDALL AG : THE TECHNOLOGY OF JOHN HARRISON'S PORTABLE TIMEKEEPERS Ref: 798 £40.00
| | | 36pp Illus SC OP Originally printed as two articles in AHS 1989 Thorough technical discussion by a dedicated Harrisonphile! |
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RANDELL WL : CLOCK REPAIRING AND ADJUSTING Ref: 68 £10.00
| | | 95pp Illus SC OP Helpful introductory book wide range of alarm, 30 hour, dial clocks. Cover damaged on spine but otherwise a sound copy of this grand booklet. |
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RANDELL WL : WATCH REPAIRING AND ADJUSTING Ref: 67 £10.00
| | | 46pp Illus SC OP cl925 Useful little book includes verge escapement. |
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RANSHAW GS (editor) : MANUFACTURERS PRACTICAL RECIPES Ref: 3114 £15.00
| | | 420pp Secrets from this 1948 edition ! |
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RAPPORT : A LA SOCIETE INTERCANTON DES INDUSTRIES EU JURA SUR LA FABRICATION DE L'HORLOGERIE 1876 Ref: 2815 £55.00
| | | 120pp plus 8 plates 1992 facsimile reprint of original report made by Jacques David who visited the USA factories in 1867 in order to assess their methods of manufacture for Longines. Beautifully written in copperplate hand writing and finely drawn plates. |
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RAUSSER F, BONHOTE D, BAUD F : AU TEMPS DES BOITES A MUSIQUE Ref: 3439 £17.50
| | | 176pp Illus A well illustrated history of the development of music box with featured examples from 18th and 19th century, musical and animated. |
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RAWLINGS AL : SCIENCE OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 804 £35.00
| | | 303pp Illus 1948 2nd ed. Classic reference book on scientific principles rather than on specific clocks. |
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REES S : CLOCKS WATCHES AND CHRONOMETERS Ref: 805 £35.00
| | | 295pp Illus OP 1970 reprint of 1819-20 original Sound technical detail on compensation, pendulums, chronometers (Mudge/Brockbank etc). astronomical clock (Reid/Brockbank etc). Excellent value. |
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REID L : NORTH COUNTRY CLOCKMAKERS OF THE 17th, 18th, 19th CENTURIES Ref: 806 £25.00
| | | 140pp Illus OP 1981 reprint 1927 original Over 2500 names listed One of the first regional books - some variation in contents including illustrations to subsequent offerings. This looks like a jolly good buy to me compared to £160 for the original 1927 edition !!! Come on down South the price is right! |
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REID T : TREATISE ON CLOCK AND WATCHMAKING Ref: 2519 £450.00
| | | 466pp including the bound in Appendix letter from Smeaton/Ludlam on the 'subject of turret clocks' 20 pl 7th 1859 Includes counts for orreries, equation clocks as well as dissertation on pendulums, compensation etc. contents theoretical and practical. This copy has at some time been rebound with a handsome calf, raised banding spine and marbled boards. A very worthwhile investment as it is amongst the best condition seen; with the pages and folding palates showing hardly any of the usual spotting and aging seen in many copies. |
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REINNEL F : CARPENTERS, JOINERS, CABINET MAKERS AND GILDERS COMPANION Ref: 2868 £25.00
| | | 89pp plus c50pp catalogue of brushes and materials SC Covers soiled 1876. Good practical content. |
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REYMONDIN CA : THEORY OF HOROLOGY Ref: 2506 £83.00
| | | 368pp Illus 2nd English ed 2003 Intended to fill the needs of today's trainee horologists as well as the qualified who wish to expand their expertise. A most impressive comprehensive and thorough manual incorporating the best of the past while embracing the present. |
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RICHESON AW : ENGLISH LAND MEASURING TO 1800 Ref: 2418 £25.00
| | | 214pp Illus OP 1966 Obviously refers to the instrumentation necessary for measuring. |
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 | RICHON M : OMEGA - A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME Ref: 3640 £210.00
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| 830pp Illus 2007 Endorsed by the Omega Museum and written by the Curator, this is a substantial educational reference work containing much more than a series of photographs. Well presented the contents are grouped to provide historical and marketing material as well as a run through some of the favorites such as Seamaster, Constellation, DeVille and Speedmaster. Sure to be a stayer in demand when the print run is exhausted. |
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RICHTER B : BREITLING TIMEPIECES 1884 TO THE PRESENT Ref: 809 £39.95
| | | 176pp Well Illus c/b/w English Edition. Revised 2nd ed. 1995 . Whole spectrum of the firms products since 1884, product dates, serial numbers etc. |
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RIOLINI-UNGER A : FRIEDBERGER UHREN HEIMATMUSEUM DER STADT FRIEDBERG Ref: 3458 £20.00
| | | 192pp Illus SC OP 1993 Catalogue of brief exhibition of 195 timepiece exhibits described including a range of ornate pocket watches. Helpful to have an index also by maker and brief biographical detail. |
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 | ROBERTS D : PRECISION PENDULUM CLOCKS: Vol 3 - France, Germany, America and recent advances Ref: 2763 £75.00
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| 288pp 500 Illus 2004 This long awaited volume competes the trilogy..bit like Lord of the Rings.... and includes details of clockmaking by the likes of the Berthoud's, Lepine, LeRoy, Riefler, Rohde, Howard & Co and many others with technical features and case styles discussed and described. (Green cover) |
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ROBERTS D : PRECISION PENDULUM CLOCKS Ref: 820 £25.00
| | | 125pp Illus SC OP 1986 Far more than an exhibition catalogue. Fantastic illustrations - views movements, dials etc. Thorough documentation and discussion throughout of the detailed development of escapements and pendulums. |
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ROBERTS D : MYSTERY, NOVELTY AND FANTASY CLOCKS Ref: 1636 £99.00
| | | 256pp 300 illus 1999 Not a cheap book but full of interesting and excellent illustrations of a wide variety of clocks - much new material on early makers i.e. Cox, De Sevre, Guilmet. |
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ROBERTS D : BRITISH LONGCASE CLOCKS Ref: 816 £70.00
| | | 374pp 500 Illus 1990 Superb illus cases, movements dials hands, spandrels (not from Cescinsky!!) contributing to a well thought out and comprehensive outline of styles, dates, makers' biographies with maps and place names. Pages of lacquer case detail. |
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ROBERTS D : CARRIAGE AND OTHER TRAVELLING CLOCKS Ref: 815 £70.00
| | | 368pp 1993 OP Lavishly illus c/b/w. Would be fair to say this concentrates on the more decorative examples - miniatures to full size. Chapters on Garnier, Vulliamy, Cole, Frodsham, McCabe, Dent, White and Breguet Discusses cases and movements. |
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ROBERTS D : CONTINENTAL AND AMERICAN SKELETON CLOCKS Ref: 813 £55.00
| | | 245pp Illus 1989 Many of the examples shown here are far more decorative and in some instances with more technical complexity than those manufactured in this country. |
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ROBERTS D : PRECISION PENDULUM CLOCKS: Vol 1 :300 YEAR QUEST FOR ACCURATE TIMEKEEPING IN ENGLAND Ref: 2607 £55.00
| | | 320pp Illus 2003 Concise text written by today's leading horologists with nearly 1000 illus discussing the advances made by clockmakers in the Georgian, Regency and Victorian periods in order to achieve accurate timekeeping - chapter on Royal Observatory. (Orange cover) |
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ROBERTS D : ENGLISH PRECISION PENDULUM CLOCKS Vol 2: Ref: 2624 £75.00
| | | 296pp Illus 2003 Follows development of precision timekeeping in England from 1722 through the 18/19th centuries. Both technical features and case styles are discussed and described. (Blue cover) |
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ROBERTS D : BRITISH LONGCASE CLOCKS Ref: 28 £55.00
| | | 374pp 500 Illus 1990 Superb illus cases, movements dials hands, spandrels (not from Cescinsky!!) contributing to a well thought out and comprehensive outline of styles, dates, makers' biographies with maps and place names. Pages of lacquer case detail. Excellent SH copy. |
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ROBERTS D : THE BRACKET CLOCK Ref: 812 £40.00
| | | 192pp Illus OP 1982 Written by historian rather than horologist hence a few unconventional conclusions at times. Good general survey of changing styles etc through to the early 1990's. |
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ROBERTS K : CONTRIBUTIONS OF JOSEPH IVES Ref: 802 £30.00
| | | 387pp Illus OP l970 Packed with solid historical and technical information - even down to wheel counts Certainly imparts the enthusiasm and determination of these early American manufacturers. |
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ROBERTS KD : SOME OBSERVATIONS - CONNECTICUT CLOCKMAKING 1790-1850 Ref: 2047 £15.00
| | | 44pp Illus SC l970 Good overview - historical and technical Sadly Ken Roberts has recently died - we are losing too many of our stalwart researchers! |
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ROBERTSON JC : MECHANICS MAGAZINE - REGISTER, JOURNAL AND GAZETTE Ref: 2780 £25.00
| | | 448pp Dia 1845 Some entries on electric clocks, telegraph, Hendersons planetarium, artificial hands, purifying gas and marine engines! |
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ROBERTSON WB, WALKER F : THE ROYAL CLOCKS IN WINDSOR CASTLE, et al Ref: 826 £20.00
| | | 42pp Illus SC OP l904 Fair amount of description Clocks photographed in situ so quite fun Includes those at St James court, Buckingham Palace and Hampton Court. Binding of cover has perished so booklet is in two parts but the contents and covers are sound . |
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ROBINSON RW, BURT HB : WILLARD HOUSE / WILLARD FAMILY OF CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 1274 £30.00
| | | 262pp Illus OP l996 Thorough study of one of the most complete collection of Willard clocks. |
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ROBINSON TR : MODERN CLOCKS: THEIR DESIGN & MAINTENANCE Ref: 1247 £15.00
| | | 110pp Illus OP 1st ed 1934 Repair of 'modern' mass produced clocks - Smiths, Garrards, Enfield etc including some time switches Illus listing of English movements in production at this date. Chapter on synchronous clocks. An underrated title.This copy has good dj and is autographed by author. |
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ROBINSON TR : MODERN CLOCKS: THEIR REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Ref: 3112 £20.00
| | | 193pp Illus OP 2nd ed 1943 Repair of 'modern' mass produced clocks - Smiths, Garrards, Enfield etc including some time switches Illus listing of English movements in production at this date. Chapter on synchronous clocks and other underrated content. No dj |
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RODANET AH : L' HORLOGERIE ASTRONOMIQUE ET CIVILE 1886-1887 Ref: 2169 £75.00
| | | 206pp OP 1887 Collected discourses given by author over these two years on the use and progress of the art and craft of horology to chambers of commerce, horological academic establishments etc. Includes some technical discussion on escapements, compensated pendulums etc. |
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ROGERS b, TAYLOR S : EIGHT DAY WOOD MOVEMENT SHELF CLOCKS Ref: 3625 £20.00
| | | 60pp Illus SC OP 1993 Covers the cases, movements and makers of these American wall clocks with detail of construction and illustrations of case papers. |
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ROGERS JC : ENGLISH FURNITURE Ref: 832 £15.00
| | | 244pp Illus. OP l967 Good general listing includes diagrams showing case construction - 2 clocks |
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ROMAIN A : NOUVEAU MANUEL COMPLET FABRICANT DE VERNIS Ref: 838 £30.00
| | | 521pp Figs OP 1977 reprint limited 500 copies obviously especially relevant to French furniture restoration. |
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RONDEAU R : THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE: THE STORY OF THE HAMILTON ELECTRIC WATCH Ref: 3633 £35.00
| | | 255pp Illus 2006 A much enlarged 4th edition of this comprehensive reference work covering the history, development and collecting of these sort after timepieces. |
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ROSE RE : ENGLISH DIAL CLOCKS Ref: 1865 £25.00
| | | 198pp Illus OP 1978 ed Instructive illustrations i.e. movements, cross sections bezels, case moldings as well as good factual text Appendix giving Thwaites numbering system and dates. Good dj. |
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ROSE RE : ENGLISH DIAL CLOCKS Ref: 841 £39.50
| | | 255pp Illus Current reprint. Revised enlarged ed Instructive illustrations i.e. movements, cross sections bezels, case moldings as well as good factual text. Appendix giving Thwaites numbering system and dates. |
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ROSE TH : MAN & THE SEA: STAGES IN MARITIME & HUMAN PROGRESS Ref: 3079 £10.00
| | | 288pp OP 1935 More a maritime tile than horological, recounting the conquering of the Atlantic and early adventures into the Pacific. Complete with dustjacket. |
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ROYER COLLARD FB : SKELETON CLOCKS Ref: 2935 £30.00
| | | 154pp Illus OP 1969 ed Historical survey styles/dates/makers. Extracts from original catalogues of frame designs. |
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ROYER COLLARD FB : SKELETON CLOCKS Ref: 1866 £40.00
| | | 170pp Illus OP Enlarged 1977 edition reprinted 1981 Historical survey styles/dates/makers. Extracts from original catalogues of frame designs. |
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RULLI A : MUSICAL BOXES AND OTHER MUSICAL MARVELS Ref: 2851 £20.00
| | | 470pp Illus SC OP 1987 Anthology of articles taken from the Musical Box Society International. |
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SABINE CAPT E : EXPERIMENTS ON THE LENGTH OF THE SECONDS PENDULUM AT GREENWICH; AND Ref: 3700 £150.00
| | | 90pp Illus OP 1821-1831 This is a privately leather bound collection of three historical papers published by the Author and Royal Society, and from the annotation gifted to Col Sir Alex Dickson . The papers are: 28pp 1821 An account of experiments to determine the acceleration of the pendulum in differnt latitudes; 32pp Illus 1829 An account of experiments on the reduction to a vacuum of the vibrations of an invariable pendulum; 30pp Illus 1831 An account of experiments on the length of the seconds pendulum in the observatory of Greenwich. In well kept condition. |
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SABRIER J : LONGITUDE AT SEA IN THE TIME OF BERTHOUD AND MOTEL Ref: 850 £250.00
| | | 720pp 250c 150bw illus l994 Bi-lingual French/English An exhaustive study of two famous French chronometer makers Louis Berthoud and Henri Motel - includes the diaries and records of each which allows their work to be dated and original buyer identified. Cross references to work of Le Roy. |
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SABRIER JC : FREDERIC HOURIET: THE FATHER OF SWISS CHRONOMETRY Ref: 3489 £95.00
| | | 300pp 224 Illus 2006 The book describes the life and work of Houriet, his researches, experiments and contributions to the development of watches, clocks, regulators and instruments. |
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SABRIER JC : LE GUIDARGUS DE L'HORLOGERIE DE COLLECTION Ref: 3455 £50.00
| | | 445pp Illus OP 1982 The book describes a fantastic collection on display 1980-1982 with sections on 17th and 18th century watches, sonnerie, chronograph, astronomical pocket watches, japonese, novelle watches and regulators. |
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SADLER DH : MAN IS NOT LOST Ref: 1485 £25.00
| | | 43pp Illus SC OP l968 A record of 200 years of astronomical navigation with the Nautical Almanac 1767-1967 together with Nat Maritime Research Facilities broadsheets. |
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SAGVOLD D : LEGGED ALARM CLOCKS: with price guide Ref: 3494 £16.95
| | | 192pp Illus SC 2004 An exciting addition to the range of books available for the collections of many new comers. Covers Ansonia, Gilbert, Sessions, Welch, waterbury, Ingersoll, Ingraham, Lux, Big Ben alarms and many others |
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SALISBURY H : HENRY SAINSBURY : CATALOGUE OF CATHEDRAL, CHURCH, TURRET & MUSICAL CLOCKS Ref: 2916 £12.00
| | | 36pp SC Illus 2005. Trade catalogues are difficult to find and this facsimile reproduction of c1881 catalogue provides a rare insight into one of the lesser known turret clock makers, revealing a wide range of products including clocks, carillons, bells and sundials..... with illustrations, specifications and prices. |
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SALTER RJ : THE GREAT ENGINEERS - ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL Ref: 2600 £15.00
| | | 94pp Illus OP 1963 Readable account of the life of a great man. |
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SAMUEL H : CATALOGUE OF WATCHES FROM 1904 Ref: 3171 £40.00
| | | c219pp, Hard back Illustrations and prices of the day including "special valuable inventions" as issued by Manchester Branch. |
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SANDOZ C : LES HORLOGES ET LES MAITRES HORLOGEURS A BESANCON XV SIECLE Ref: 2153 £40.00
| | | 88pp Illus SC OP 1978 limited (200 copies) reprint of 1905 original. Examples of the clocks made - less on the makers themselves. |
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SAUNDERS H N : ALL THE ASTROLABES Ref: 3536 £80.00
| | | 102pp Illus 1984 OP Informative content for the astronomer and navigator focusing on concepts and explanation of how the instrumentation functions. Good section on design. |
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SAUNIER C : WATCHMAKERS HANDBOOK Ref: 3219 £55.00
| | | 496pp Illus Plates OP 1948ed. One of the most comprehensive workshop manuals and an ideal companion. |
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SAUNIER C : LEHRBUCH DER UHRMACHEREI IN THEORIE UND PRAXIS: DIE ELEKTRISCHEN Ref: 3174 £600.00
| | | 365pp Illus OP Not sure of date of this edition 1902/1915. Is described as 5 Band II Teil. The forward is by Gustav Krumm. Contents focus heavily upon electric practices with the support of detailed figures. Excellent condition. |
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SAUNIER C : LEHRBUCH DER UHRMACHEREI IN THEORIE UND PRAXIS Ref: 3220 £500.00
| | | 365pp Illus OP 1981. Dritter Band. Forwards by M Grossman & L Strasser. Excellent condition. |
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SCHAAF B : SCHWARZWALDUHREN Ref: 859 £25.00
| | | 212 pp Well illus c/b/w OP 1988 Informative detail on wide variety of Black Forest clocks with excellent list of makers and dates. |
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 | SCHAEDER A : ROSKOPF: THE PROLETARIAN WATCH Ref: 3641 £27.50
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| 215pp Illus 2007 At last a title focused upon this most collectable and affordable of pocket watches. The numerous colour illustrations and detailed researches provide an insight into the far reaching impact of Roskopf's invention, and its provenance in the history of development in Switzerland of the affordable pocket watch. Includes details of numerous company trademarks, potted history and an excellent index, with reference to over 40 separate patents. |
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SCHARDIN J : TASCHENUHREN UND SEECHRONOMETER Ref: 2601 £17.50
| | | 200pp Illus SC 1997 Catalogue of exhibition of German, Austrian and English pocket watches plus a few chronometers held in Dresden museum. Views of movements/dials/cases. |
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SCHENK A von : DIE UHRMACHERFAMILIE LIECHTI VON WINTERTHUR UND IHRE WERKE Ref: 861 £10.00
| | | 74pp Well illus SC OP 1959 Without doubt a major reference work on the Liechti family and their clocks. |
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SCHILD A : CATALOGUE OF FACTORY WRISTWATCH MOVEMENTS Ref: 3557 £75.00
| | | c80pp SC Comprehensive factory catalogue of wristwatch parts from this Swiss company. |
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SCHILD FRERES & CO ETA : EBAUCHES DE QUALITE Ref: 1736 £15.00
| | | 32pp Illus OP SC Materials for wristwatch ebauches. Few interesting views of workshops Some idiot has been at pages with his scissors but still valuable reading. |
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SCHINDLER G : ELEKTROUHRENTECHNIK : II. ELECKTRISCHE UHREN - UND ZEITDIENSTANLAGEN Ref: 8003 £50.00
| | | 160pp Illus OP 1968 An important contribution to accounting for and describing the early electric clock installations. Includes practical information also on calculations. |
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SCHINDLER G : UHREN Ref: 3466 £3.00
| | | 222pp Illus SC OP 1975 An interesting every day general summary of clocks. One for the bedside cabinet. |
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SCHULTZ W : L'HORLOGER A L' ETABLI Ref: 1813 £30.00
| | | 430pp 1908 3rd ed Provides an interesting ephemeral presentation as well as good practical content. Rebound. |
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SCHULTZ W : DER UHRMACHER AM WERKISCH Ref: 866 £40.00
| | | 401p Illus + fd pls OP 1908 ed I wish they would translate this excellent text book on repair of pocket watch - much detail not found in our own manuals. |
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SCHWANATUS W, FENIMORE W : PRACTICAL TREATISE ON REPAIRING WATCH CASES Ref: 2219 £10.00
| | | 34pp SC OP Reprint of 1909 original. Quite informative and a topic rarely covered. |
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SCHWIEGER HG : DES MENSCHEN ENGEL IST DIE ZEIT Ref: 3467 £5.00
| | | 64pp Illus OP 1958 Appears to be a collection of inscriptions and poemetry from historical drawings with a horological content. |
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SCIENCE MUSEUM PUBLICATIONS : TIME MEASUREMENT: COLLECTION CATALOGUE 1966 Ref: 869 £15.00
| | | 152pp Illus SC 1966 OP Descriptive catalogue of the exhibits in the Time Measurement collection of the Science Museum, London. |
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SCIENCE MUSEUM PUBLICATIONS : TIME MEASUREMENT: COLLECTION CATALOGUE 1947/1950 Ref: 3713 £15.00
| | | 152pp Illus SC 1947/1950 OP Descriptive and Historical catalogues of the exhibits in the Time Measurement collection of the Science Museum, London. |
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SCOTT W T : INVENTORY WORK AND CATALOGUES Ref: 2362 £15.00
| | | 224pp OP 1939 Fascinating guide for compilers of auction catalogues or inventories for various purposes of furniture etc. Copious explanations of terminology and abbreviations as well as general advice! |
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SEABY WA : CLOCKMAKERS OF WARWICKSHIRE AND LEAMINGTON Ref: 873 £12.50
| | | 64pp Illus SC OP l981 Introductory history then listings with a reasonable level of detail. Mark to front cover |
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SEEMANN EA : KOSTBARE INSTRUMENTE UND UHREN Ref: 3404 £15.00
| | | 155pp Illus 1994 Covers instruments such as globes, telescopes and a range of ornate clocksand unusual clocks I have not seen covered in other titles; high quality pictures and supporting text. |
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SEIBEL E, HAGANS O R : COMPLICATED WATCHES Ref: 1220 £30.00
| | | 136pp Illus OP 1945 Series of papers - chronographs, tourbillions, repeaters etc Written by Dean of American Academy of Horology. |
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SEVERS DF : GUIDE TO THE CLOCKMAKERS OF NORTHALLERTON AND THEIR CLOCKSL AND SUCCESSORS Ref: 115 £22.50
| | | 355pp col Illus SC 2008 Limited edition (400) An excellent sequel to the now out of print ealier publication by this authorr, providing new information on this relatively prolific regional area. |
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SHAFFER DH : CLOCKS Ref: 3084 £15.00
| | | 128pp Illus OP 1980 A useful general oversight of the development of American longcase and wall clocks. Well illustrated. |
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SHEARS PJ : HUGUENOT CONNECTIONS WITH THE CLOCKMAKING TRADE IN ENGLAND Ref: 2770 £40.00
| | | 22pp 1960 Useful and informative acount - few sources on the subject |
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SHELLEY F : AARON DODD CRANE: AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL Ref: 878 £25.00
| | | 120pp Illus SC OP 1987 Crane's best known and significant contribution to horology was the torsion pendulum, but the book includes much more. Should be read by everyone who has a love/hate relationship with 400 day clocks. Historical and technical content. |
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SHENTON A : POCKET WATCHES OF THE 19th AND 20th CENTURY Ref: 879 £45.00
| | | 432pp Illus 2008 reprint. A highly sought after title starting where most other watch books finish! That is to say with the mass produced watches of last two centuries Covers cylinders, levers, duplex, pin pallet, Roskopf, chronographs, novelty, repeating, alarm and eight day watches. |
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 | SHENTON A : THE EUREKA CLOCK Ref: 1339 £38.00
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| 96pp Illus 2nd revised ed OP 1999 A genuinely enlarged 2nd ed! The authoritative work on these electric clocks, now officially antiques as they were patented in 1906. Provides history, detailed commentary on their working and guidance for repair with many illustrations.. one of which I can claim as my own ! Additional information and illustrations particularly relating to French, German and USA examples. New copy. |
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 | SHENTON A and R : COLLECTABLE CLOCKS 1840-1940 Ref: 880 £29.95
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| 477pp Over 500 b/w/c illus l998 A reference work with price guide on the clocks made during this period -longcase, bracket, electric, novelty, alarms etc. Clocks interesting either for decorative or technical reasons. Appendices included and updated annually by the publishers. One of the best books to buy whether you have been interested in horology for 6 months or 6 years. |
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 | SHENTON R : CHRISTOPHER PINCHBECK AND HIS FAMILY Ref: 881 £12.00
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| 80pp 14pl OP 1976 Although family associated with Pinchbeck alloy they actually made clocks and watches (one in Royal Collection) |
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SHERWOOD NB : WATCH AND CHRONOMETER JEWELING Ref: 3558 £14.00
| | | 120pp SC 3rd edition OP 1892 describes the gems to use, tools and how to use them, opening and setting the jewel with hints for the repairer. |
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 | SHUGART C, GILBERT RE : COMPLETE PRICE GUIDE TO WATCHES, NO. 29, 2009 Ref: 3698 £26.00
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| 1212pp 7850 Illus SC - 2009 The most reliable of all the guides available with contents split between pocket and wristwatches. New updated prices on 10350 watches. Invaluable definitive guide for the trade and collector. |
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SIDENBLADH E : URMAKARE I SVERIGE Ref: 3185 £50.00
| | | 256pp Illus OP l947 Hardback binding Thorough history of Swedish makers and their work. Rare item. |
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SIDENBLADH E : URMAKARE I SVERIGE Ref: 1297 £30.00
| | | 256pp Illus SC OP l947 thorough history of Swedish makers and their work. Rare item. |
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SKEET M, URUL N : VINTAGE ROLEX SPORTS MODELS Ref: 2295 £59.95
| | | 240pp Illus 2005 A complete visual reference and unauthorized history of the Submariner, Explorer, GMT Master, Turn-O-Graph, Milgauss and Cosmograph models from 1952 to 1990. Reproduced Rolex brochures, recent auction prices and a current price guide. |
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SMITH & SONS : GUIDE TO THE PURCHASE OF A CLOCK Ref: 890 £20.00
| | | 113pp Illus SC OP l971 reprint 2nd ed cl900 Catalogue of turret, bracket, longcase, carriage and French black marbles as stocked by this noted company significant reference source. |
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SMITH A : COUNTRY LIFE INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY OF CLOCKS Ref: 1883 £20.00
| | | 350pp Lavishly illus 1979/88 ed OP Covers styles, makers, tools, materials, workshop technique Some information on sundials and astrological instruments - each section written by expert in that field An excellent reference book. |
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SMITH B : SMITHS DOMESTIC CLOCKS: 2008 EDITION Ref: 3377 £20.00
| | | 290pp Illus SC 2008 already into a second much expanded edition, this is the main reference source on Smiths clocks. After many years research Barrie Smith has assembled all available information on the history of the company,factory photographs and an indexed picture gallery that will allow collectors and owners of Smiths clocks to date and name individual models. The new edition contains an additional 100 pages and includes details of 2150 clocks and timers ( synchronous, sectric, manual etc ) as well as appendices listing the varaitions by model and years of manufacture. |
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SMITH E : STRIKING AND CHIMING CLOCKS - THEIR WORKING AND REPAIR Ref: 893 £30.00
| | | 192pp Illus OP 1985 printing Practical guide concentrating on the medium-priced and inexpensive examples. The comprehensive instruction is complemented with diagrams and photographs throughout, making it the ideal working companion. |
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SMITH E : REPAIRING ANTIQUE CLOCKS - GUIDE FOR AMATEURS Ref: 894 £30.00
| | | 232pp Illus 1993 OP Hardback ed Dismantling, cleaning, reassembling and setting up. A very helpful books, well written for clock-lovers with a practical bent who are not expected to have a professional's workshop! |
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SMITH E : REPAIRING ANTIQUE CLOCKS - GUIDE FOR AMATEURS Ref: 3527 £20.00
| | | 232pp Illus 2002 OP softback ed Dismantling, cleaning, reassembling and setting up. Alphabetical list of common repairs etc Helpful! Not expected to have a professional's workshop! A book for clock-lovers with a practical bent. |
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SMITH E : CLOCKS AND CLOCK REPAIRING Ref: 110 £15.00
| | | 1672pp Illus 1979 OP A popular title for the beginner without a comprehensive workshop. Covers all the main types of movements, including a section on electric clocks. |
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SMITH E & B : RESTORING GRANDFATHER CLOCKS Ref: 895 £25.00
| | | 240pp Illus 1995 Just what has been needed for some time! A practical guide specifically for those who wish to maintain and restore their longcase. |
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SMITH E A : WORKING IN PRECIOUS METALS Ref: 1098 £35.00
| | | 400pp Illus OP 1991 A standard reference work providing helpful information on soldering of gold and silver etc. |
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SMITH J : OLD SCOTTISH CLOCKMAKERS FROM 1453 to 1850 Ref: 1093 £125.00
| | | 436pp illus OP 1975 reprint of 1921ed. Substantial entries on makers - in some instances several pages and illus of their work - much enlarged to the first edition and a significantly better buy. |
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SMITH J : A HANDBOOK AND DIRECTORY OF OLD SCOTTISH CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 898 £50.00
| | | 97pp Illus OP lst ed l903 Preliminary chapter on craft with good biographical listing. |
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SMITH S : SMITHS MOTOR ACCESSORIES Ref: 3378 £12.00
| | | 134pp Illus SC 2006. A niche area of the market associated with keeping time whilst motoring . The publication provides a fully illustrated and priced facsimile reprint of an extremely rare motor accessory catalogue from 1910 illustrates mounted automobile watches and clocks, and other accessories. |
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SMITH S : GUIDE TO THE PURCHASE OF A WATCH Ref: 899 £35.00
| | | 125pp OP 1978 Reprint of Smiths 1900 catalogue-with essays on chronograph, Bonniksen 'revolving escapement', Kew certification. We also have a softback copy at £25.00. |
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SMITH WR : HOW TO MAKE A LYRE SKELETON CLOCK Ref: 3116 £35.00
| | | 84pp 256 drawings SC OP 1988 Provides detailed description, photographs and diagrams. |
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SMITHS & SONS CLERKENWELL LTD : ILLUSTRATED STOCK LIST - NON FERROUS METALS Ref: 2520 £20.00
| | | 96pp Illus products and interior views of works - end papers depict exterior OP 1958 Introductory brief history - 8000 items listed. Piece of nostalgia for those who frequented St John's Square! |
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE : CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY Ref: 3083 £10.00
| | | 201pp Illus OP 1959 Series of 11 papers, including coverage of topics such as The Auburndale watch Company, Development of the Phonograph, and the Origin of Clockwork. |
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SNELL M : CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS OF SALISBURY Ref: 900 £50.00
| | | 280pp Many illus OP 1986 Well researched and presented and highly recommended! |
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SOTHEBY'S : FINE INSTRUMENTS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1300-1900: 18/06/86 Ref: 3278 £5.00
| | | Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. |
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SOTHEBY'S : FINE INSTRUMENTS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: 27/04/99 Ref: 3270 £5.00
| | | Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. |
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SOTHEBY'S : FINE INSTRUMENTS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1550-1950: 11/06/85 Ref: 3271 £5.00
| | | Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. |
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SOTHEBY'S : ART AT AUCTION Ref: 2515 £30.00
| | | 15 vols Large hardbound year books of pieces sold at Sotheby's. Excellent reference as well as enjoyable browsing 1976 to 1991. |
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SOTHEBY'S : FINE INSTRUMENTS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1550-1950: 12/06/84 Ref: 3272 £5.00
| | | Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. |
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SOTHEBY'S : FINE INSTRUMENTS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1550-1950: 16/11/87 Ref: 3280 £5.00
| | | Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. |
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SOTHEBY'S : FINE INSTRUMENTS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1600-1950: 23/06/87 Ref: 3277 £5.00
| | | Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. |
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SOTHEBY'S : VARIOUS PRE 1986 CATALOGUES Ref: 3288 £5.00
| | | b/w: Magic mystery bundles of 5 ! |
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SOTHEBY'S : IMPORTANT /GOOD MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AUCTION CATALOGUES Ref: 1536 £5.00
| | | 2 catalogues (230pp) Illus b/w/c l975/81 Large section on violins and bows obviously an exceptional auction. |
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SOTHEBY'S : THE EDWARD HORNBY COLLECTION OF RARE AND IMPORTANT POCKET WATCHES Ref: 3254 £10.00
| | | Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. |
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SOTHEBY'S : FINE INSTRUMENTS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1600-1900: 05/05/89 Ref: 3275 £5.00
| | | Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. |
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SOTHEBY'S : FINE INSTRUMENTS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: 24/10/85 Ref: 3274 £5.00
| | | Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. |
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SOTHEBY'S : IMPORTANT WRISTWATCHES AND WATCHES Ref: 135 £5.00
| | | Predominantly wristwatches of the highest order! |
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SOTHEBY'S : FINE INSTRUMENTS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: 18/04/88 Ref: 3276 £5.00
| | | Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. |
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SOTHEBY'S : FINE INSTRUMENTS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1600-1900: 03/10/88 Ref: 3273 £5.00
| | | Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. |
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SOTHEBY'S : FINE CLOCKS, WATCHES, BAROMETERS & MECHANICAL MUSIC: 25/04/07 Ref: 3567 £5.00
| | | Sales catalogue, with excellent illustrations & guide prices. |
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SOUTH BEND LATHE WORKS : HOW TO RUN A LATHE Ref: 2466 £25.00
| | | 128pp Illus OP SC 1949 Vol 1 The Care and Operation of a Screw Cutting Lathe. |
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SOUTHERN WATCH CLOCK : SOUTHERN NEWS (CATALOGUES) Ref: 1615 £10.00
| | | 45 double sided leaflets spanning 1956/65 Pity so many of these ephemeral items get destroyed Invaluable reference now and in the future. |
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SPIERDIJK C : KLOKKEN EN KLOKKENMAKERS ZES EEUWEN UURWERK 1300-1900 Ref: 2128 £40.00
| | | 355pp plus many plates OP 3rd ed 1965 Chronological account of Dutch clockmaking with most informative bibliography for those who wish to pursue the subject. Dust jacket unusually in very good condition. |
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SPITTLER S & T, BAILEY CH : AMERICAN CLOCKMAKERS AND WATCHMAKERS Ref: 1902 £25.00
| | | 336pp 2000 A superb directory collating the biographical detail of hundreds of makers, retailers etc.! The results of many years research presented in a most user friendly format. Essential reference |
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SPONS : MECHANICS OWN BOOK: A MANUAL FOR HANDICRAFTSMEN AND AMATEURS Ref: 3085 £25.00
| | | 718pp OP 1901 A very nice clean copy of this often well used publication (front hinge just a bit weak), providing the usual full range of workshop guidance and information on techniques. |
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SPOSATO AK : DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN CLOCK AND WATCH MAKERS Ref: 1384 £35.00
| | | 192pp OP 1993 Lists sources of information/photographs on makers and their work taken from major specific and general works on American horology. Unusual approach but quite effective if you have access to the primary source material. |
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STAATLICHE MUSEEN KASSEL : GEBURT DER ZEIT : EINE GESCHICHTE DER BILDER UND BEGRIFFE Ref: 3421 £100.00
| | | 582pp Illus OP 1999 In almost as new condition this fantastic catalogue to the exhibition at Kassel traces the history of the concept of time in Europe from the earliest times to the 20th Century and modern times viz. the development of mechanical clocks and the Copernicani age. |
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STAEGER H : 100 YEARS PRECISION TIMEKEEPING - JOHN ARNOLD TO ARNOLD & FRODSHAM Ref: 1329 £280.00
| | | Over 900 pp Illus throughout OP l997 Exceptional detail, dismantled watches, chronometers. Listings of extant and non extant timepieces etc. Compliments Vaudrey Mercer's work on John Arnold and Son. Edition limited to 900 cloth bound. |
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STAMPS : ISLE OF MAN : MILLENNIUM MIDNIGHT COMMEMORATIVE PACK OF STAMPS Ref: 3169 £10.00
| | | pack of centenary stamps, unused. |
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STAMPS : MARINE TIMEKEEPERS: JOHN HARRISON COMMEMORATIVE UK PACK OF STAMPS Ref: 3168 £6.00
| | | Official UK issue pack, unused. |
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STAMPS : A STORY OF TIME: JOHN HARRISON COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS FROM ISLE OF MAN Ref: 3167 £10.00
| | | Official issue celebration pack |
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STARRETT CO LS : TOOL CATALOGUE Ref: 2365 £25.00
| | | 382pp Illus OP In wrappers ?1920s Emphasis on measuring instruments - callipers, micrometers, gages etc. with some diagrammatical demonstrations of their uses. Lost cover so grubby pages beginning and end of book - price suitable deduced to allow for this. |
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STEEL K : LINE ENGRAVING Ref: 2734 £17.50
| | | 57pp Illus 1948 Generally speaking this describes the work of the engraver in the art world but nevertheless the discussion of tools and techniques of making the metal plates is informative. |
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STEIN MV : 2Oth CENTURY MODERN AMERICAN CLOCKS A-Z Ref: 2434 £25.50
| | | 256pp Profusely illustrated 2002 Covers mechanical and electric - domestic and industrial An excellent spread Lists manufacturers, models, dates for identification. |
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STEVENS F : STONEHENGE TODAY AND YESTERDAY Ref: 3603 £10.00
| | | 94pp Illus SC OP 1936 An original copy of an HMSO publication by the curator of the Salisbury Museum revealing the history and secrets of this Ancient Monument. |
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STEVENS JC, AKED CK : HOROLOGY IN PROVINCIAL AND RURAL MUSEUMS Ref: 2451 £7.50
| | | 46pp SC OP 1974 This survey greatly depended on accuracy of museum's returns - however it does help locate some more obscure horological holdings - do ring and check before visiting! |
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STEWART D, HOLLAND WJ, COGGESHALL AS : WATCHES BELONGING TO HJ HEINZ Ref: 904 £25.00
| | | 31pp + 33 plates OP 1917 Catalogue of important collection early examples in Carnegie Museum USA. Rare item. |
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STIEFFEL P : UHRENREGULATOR NEBIT EINEM SEXTANTEN Ref: 3415 £30.00
| | | 64pp OP Reprint of an important publication in 1840 providing calculations and table for use of the sextant. |
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STODDART JT : THE EARL OF ROSEBERY K.G.: AND ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY Ref: 2917 £20.00
| | | 174pp 1900 OP Illus An authoritative autobiography recounting the rise of the statesman who became leader of the Liberal Party. Not sure of the horological connection but I bet he wore a good quality pocket watch! |
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STOKMAR : STOKMAR COMPANY CATALOGUE Ref: 2939 £20.00
| | | 180pp Illus SC OP 1935 A wealth of contemporaneous priced illustrations of synchronous, Smiths, Temco, Ferranti, Stokmar, Garrard, HAC, Westminster, Alarm and other timepieces as well as other jewellery retailers wares. |
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STONEMAN M : EASY TO MAKE WOODEN SUNDIALS Ref: 3145 £5.00
| | | 38pp Illus SC Op 1982 "4 Illustrations and suggestions for designing your own pocket sundial. |
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STOTKACE : STOTKACE BRITISH MADE WATCH CASE CATALOGUE Ref: 2984 £50.00
| | | 24pp Illus SC OP c1940's An original company catalogue in excellent condition depicting over 130 wristwatch cases for ladies and gents wristwatches. Includes model names and model number and a brief description of each. |
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STREET A : DIE CASTING - MANUAL FOR USER, BUYER AND DESIGNER Ref: 2583 £15.00
| | | 160pp Illus OP 1939 Tidy copy providing details of techniques, gravity and pressure die casting and alternative materials including alloy, zinc, brass etc. |
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STREETER P : STREETER OF BOND STREET - A VICTORIAN JEWELLER Ref: 908 £15.00
| | | 174pp Illus SC l993 Biographical detail - extracts from catalogues include watches and list clocks/ watches presented by him to Clockmakers Company. |
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STUART S : CLOCKMAKERS - NORTH LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH WESTMORELAND Ref: 1177 £20.00
| | | 192pp SC 1996 Biographical list of textual reference to known clocks 1680-1900 Useful reference work with some fulsome entries. With 22pp 1999 appendum. |
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SURREY DANE E : PETER STUBS AND THE LANCASHIRE HAND TOOL INDUSTRY Ref: 911 £45.00
| | | 291pp Illus OP l973 Stubs was noted for his hand files for horological trade. Delightful insight into how the cottage industry system worked plus article by Mercer written 1935 on Manufacture of Files 1773-1935 at Stubs works. |
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SWAIN JT : INDUSTRY BEFORE THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION NE LANCASHIRE 1500-1640 Ref: 2203 £15.00
| | | 235pp OP 1986 Little early for watch/clock making! Ex Weiss library. |
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SWATCH : SWATCH Ref: 2888 £20.00
| | | 177pp Illus 1991 Slipcase. Depicts and describes the variants and prototypes with dates of production. |
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SWATCH : SWATCH VERY MUCH: 1983-1989 Ref: 3341 £15.00
| | | 189pp SC Illus OP 1989 A3 format original company sales brochure with model numbers and good quality illustrations (watches on cover). |
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SWINBURNE J : MECHANISM OF THE WATCH Ref: 912 £18.00
| | | 88pp 61 figs OP 1950 Good technical and academic study authored by an engineer wanting to go to that next level of understanding and appreciation of the subject |
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SYMONDS R : THOMAS TOMPION - HIS LIFE AND WORK Ref: 695 £60.00
| | | 320pp 277 Illus OP 1969 ed with good dustjacket. This of course one of the major reference works. Biographical detail, good descriptions of clocks and watches, illus cases, movements. One of our finest horologists! At least read about his clocks even if you do not have one. Replication of the pictures in this reprint edition are not quite as crisp as in the original 1951 printings, but still very adequate. |
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SYMPOSIUM : SYMPOSIUM ON COPERNICUS Ref: 2224 £17.50
| | | 141pp Dia SC OP 1974 Proceedings of American Philosophical Society 4 important papers relating to the man himself , the derivation and first draft of Copernicus's Planetary Theory (translated), Heliocentism and Maestlin's account of Copernican Planetary. |
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TAIT H : CLOCKS AND WATCHES IN BRITISH MUSEUM Ref: 3395 £10.00
| | | 64pp Illus SC OP 1983 An informative and information packed guide of the items in this London museum. |
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TAIT H COOLE PG : CATALOGUE OF WATCHES IN BRITISH MUSEUM STACKFREED Ref: 917 £20.00
| | | 135pp Illus OP l987 Most thorough technical historical survey both pictorially and textually. |
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TALLIS D : MUSICAL BOXES Ref: 918 £25.00
| | | 143pp Illus OP l971 Deals with disc operated boxes, singing birds, those with automata etc Section on repair, directory of makers (includes Nicole Freres numbering and approximate dates |
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TARDY : BIBLIOGRAPHIE GENERALE DE LA MESURE DU TEMPS Ref: 920 £35.00
| | | 423pp Thick card covers 1980 Contents arranged alphabetically and unlike Baillie bibliography includes books on dialling. |
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TARDY : DU GNOMON A LA MONTRE Ref: 2932 £210.00
| | | 118pp Illus An important reference work, addressing, topics including waterclocks, sundials, automata, clepsydra, with sections relating to India, China, Iran, Egypt, Greece, Arabia. A good luxury binding, with marbled endpapers, some limited annotation of section of text by previous owner and well known author Mr Beeson. |
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TARDY : LES COQS DE MONTRES Ref: 1728 £25.00
| | | 26pp 16 plates of watch cocks (660 examples depicted ) from the collection of ME Coinon follows general notes and comments giving an overview of styles found on English and other Continental watches c One of few available sources of information on subject. |
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TARDY : POINCOINS ACTUELS DES METAUX PRECIEUX Ref: 3672 £15.00
| | | 130pp SC OP 1985 Reference work on assay marks from around the World ; excluding the UK on which plenty is written elsewhere ! |
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TAYLOR EGR : MATHEMATICAL PRACTITIONERS OF HANOVARIAN ENGLAND Ref: 1409 £60.00
| | | 503pp Illus OP l966 Historical background but main body of text devoted to biographies of instrument makers working 1714-1840. Excellent copy. |
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TAYLOR EGR Ed : A REGIMENT FOR THE SEA et alia Ref: 2712 £22.50
| | | 464pp Figs OP 1963 Regiment of Sea by Bourne is perhaps earliest technical manual (1574) written by Englishman with his rules on nativation reprinted here with addional material and two Almanacs as well as Prof Taylor's introductory sections; full bibliography. |
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TAYLOR S : STANDARD TERRY-TYPE 30 HOUR WOODEN MOVEMENTS AND IDENTIFICATION OF MAKERS Ref: 3506 £25.00
| | | 88pp Illus SC Various previous articles by the Author are collated in this magazine publication which results in one of the most indepth and detailed studies to assist readers understand the characteristics of these movements and assist in identification of makers. |
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TAYLOR VJ BABB H. : MAKING AND REPAIRING WOODEN CLOCK CASES Ref: 929 £27.50
| | | 192pp Well Illus OP 1987 Hardback ed. Provides sound instruction including veneering, inlays, gilding etc but not always traditional methods for older clock cases. |
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TAYLOR VJ BABB H. : MAKING AND REPAIRING WOODEN CLOCK CASES Ref: 2461 £15.00
| | | 192pp Well Illus SC OP 1994 reprint Sound instruction including veneering, inlays, gilding etc but not always traditional methods for older clock cases. |
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TEBBUTT L : STAMFORD CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 930 £120.00
| | | 173pp Well illus SC OP l975 Limited ed 500 - many of which were accidentally destroyed so definitely one of the rarer regional books. |
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TECHNOS : COMPANY CATALOGUE OF WATCH SPARE PARTS Ref: 3231 £20.00
| | | c200pp 1963 Comprehensive original ring binder catalogue well illustrated. Please ask if you are interested in other similar catalogues as we have others in stock. |
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TENNANT F : THE ART OF THE PAINTED CLOCK DIAL Ref: 173 £75.00
| | | 352pp Illus ( 730 with 517 in colour) |
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TERWILLIGER C : HOROLOVAR 400 DAY CLOCK REPAIR GUIDE Ref: 933 £95.00
| | | 184pp Illus Special binding of eighth Edition 1978 The be all and end all on the subject! Identification of models, makers (invaluable when ordering new suspension springs as well as of historical interest) also general repair notes. This copy is, bound in leather, imprinted with 14ct gold to mark the twenty fifth anniversary of the guide and the 50000th copy to be printed since the first edition in 1953, limited to 100 copies this is no 75 and dedicated by author to previous owner. |
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TERWILLIGER C : HOROLOVAR 400 DAY CLOCK REPAIR GUIDE Ref: 3540 £45.00
| | | 237pp Illus Updated tenth edition 1991 reprint The be all and end all on the subject! Identification of models, makers (invaluable when ordering new suspension springs as well as of historical interest) also general repair notes. |
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THEELKE A : FACES OF MYSTERY : ENGLISH DECORATED ENAMEL CLOCK DIALS Ref: 934 £14.00
| | | 24pp Illus OP l983 Prior to this publication there was no documentation on the true enamel dials found on a few clocks dating from the 18th century. |
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THISELL AG : SCIENCE OF WATCH REPAIRING SIMPLIFIED Ref: 936 £15.00
| | | 208pp Illus n/d OP 1940's A treatise on the lever escapement and watch repairing generally Written by instructor of Elgin Watch Co. |
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THOMAS AG : BUNDLE OF CATALOGUES OF WATCHMAKERS TOOLS AND MATERIALS Ref: 3543 £20.00
| | | c 350 pages of material from 1960's catalogues. |
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THOMLINSON & SONS : G R HARDCASTLE COLLECTION OF RARE CLOCKS Ref: 2884 £40.00
| | | Auction catalogue of Contents of Residence which include 70 clocks (realised 3500 guineas in l948). Rare record of important collection. |
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 | THOMPSON D : BRITISH MUSEUM WATCHES Ref: 3701 £25.00
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| 175pp 270 col Illus 2007 Authored by the Curator of Horology at the museum, the book features 75 pocket watches from the best collection in the world. A lively and well written book with predictably fantastic illustrations and a depth of information to match. |
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 | THOMPSON D : BRITISH MUSEUM CLOCKS Ref: 3426 £19.99
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| 176pp 246 col Illus 2004 Authored by the Curator of Horology at the museum, the book features 66 of the most interesting clocks in the museum from table, astrobolic and astronomical clocks through to ship, longcase, travelling, organ clocks and observatory. |
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THOMPSON MM : THE BEGINNING OF THE LONG DASH Ref: 937 £20.00
| | | 190pp Illus 1978 OP History of official standardisation timekeeping in Canada. Some references to master clock installations. |
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THOMSON A : TIME AND TIMEKEEPERS Ref: 938 £160.00
| | | 195pp Illus OP 1842 Basically a London dealer's (clocks are seen with his name on the dial ) puff but some interesting contemporary snippets and a fine dedication to Duke of Sussex with reference to his collection Copies of this book are not readily found at reasonable prices. |
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THOMSON R : ANTIQUE AMERICAN CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 1104 £20.00
| | | 192pp illus OP 1968 Commencing with chapter on Our English Heritage continues with a concise history American horology. A serious work. |
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THORPE NM : THE FRENCH MARBLE CLOCK Ref: 939 £35.00
| | | 277pp Fully illus 2002 reprint A guide for collectors case styles dating and a list of makers Chapter on repair of movements. Very popular book. |
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TIMEX : SERVICE MANUAL AND PARTS CATALOGUE Ref: 2115 £25.00
| | | c90pp Illus OP Ring binder Relates to watches produced since 1961; also includes 1966 service manual. |
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TIMMINS A : MAKING AN 8 DAY LONGCASE CLOCK Ref: 942 £20.00
| | | Over 100pp Excellent Illus throughout SC OP 1981 Detailed instructions on making movement, dial and choice of oak square dial or more advanced London style mahogany case. |
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TIMMINS A : MAKING AN 8 DAY LONGCASE CLOCK Ref: 943 £25.95
| | | Over 100pp Excellent Illus throughout OP 1981 Detailed instructions on making movement, dial and choice of oak square dial or more advanced London style mahogany case. |
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TOOTH THOMAS : IT WAS ALL A MATTER OF TIME Ref: 3093 £15.00
| | | 156pp SC 1992 Recounts tales of early maritime voyages. Chapters on Harrison timekeepers and Kendall /Earnshaw. Illustrates include Earnshaw 520/2865. |
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TORNEHAVE B : BORNHOLMSKE URMAGERE Ref: 945 £30.00
| | | 175pp Illus SC OP l983 Useful practical text book and list of makers if Danish speaking! |
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TOUCHET P : PRACTICAL MANUAL OF ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC HOROLOGY Ref: 2420 £45.00
| | | 45pp Dia SC 1963 Significance lies in fact author head of research of Jaz SA i.e. fulsome technical detail on their clock movements. |
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TREYMAYNE A : ONE HUNDRED YEARS AFTER - published by Dennison Watch Company Ref: 2834 £95.00
| | | 22pp SC 1912 Illus catalogue cases (gilded illus) Sold with 2 exhaustive articles by Priestley and Dennison on Company - its history and products plus postcard. |
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TRIBE T WHATMOOR P : DORSET CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 949 £40.00
| | | 234pp Illus OP 1981 Good regional book with supplement on the makers in the Channel Islands. |
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TURNER AJ : TIME MUSEUM: ASTROLABES : ASTROLABE RELATED INSTRUMENTS Ref: 955 £120.00
| | | 250pp Illus l984 OP High quality catalogue of the collection in Time Museum (USA) prefaced with sections on history and development accross the world. |
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TURNER AJ : TIME Ref: 953 £30.00
| | | 248pp Illus SC OP Catalogue of financially ill fated but magnificent exhibition held in Holland Outstanding displays of sundials, instruments, clocks, watches etc loaned from major international museums - includes a section on electrics! |
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TURNER AJ : MAURICE WHEELER'S ACCOUNT OF INCLINED PLANE CLOCK 1684 Ref: 954 £15.00
| | | 24pp pl SC OP 1972 reprinted from Phil Trans with introduction on Wheeler. |
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TURNER AJ : TIME MUSEUM: WATER CLOCKS, SAND GLASSES, FIRE CLOCKS Ref: 3535 £100.00
| | | 182pp Illus l984 OP Probably one of the most informative books on this subject as well as being a quality catalogue of the collection in Time Museum (USA). |
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TURNER GLE : THE PRACTICE OF SCIENCE IN THE 19TH CENTURY : TEACHING AND RESEARCH APPARATUS IN TEYLER MUSEUM Ref: 2801 £50.00
| | | 360pp Illus OP 1996 Describing the contents of this interesting museum this is much more than a traditional catalogue. The hardback format and wide range of items including microscopes, electrical, light, weights and measures and exhibits includes several electrical clocks:e.g.. Hipp, Froment. |
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TYAS R : METEOROLOGY Ref: 2628 £80.00
| | | This is a very interstsing assembly of various publications bound together at some time it would appear from the end papers before1883. The binding includes 3 historical 19th century publications: The Weather Glass: Concise descriptions of the Barometer by R Tyas 45pp ; Weather Warnings for Watchers by "The Clerk" 96pp 1877; The Aneroid Barometer and How to Buy and Use It 32pp 1878. |
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TYLER E J : SCHONE ALTE UHREN Ref: 3407 £10.00
| | | 80pp Illus OP 1976 From a respected author a canter through the horological types and styles. |
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TYLER EJ : CLOCK TYPES Ref: 2463 £20.00
| | | 166pp Illus OP 1982 Helpful international overview Helpful for newcomer. |
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TYLER EJ : THE CRAFT OF THE CLOCKMAKER Ref: 962 £15.00
| | | 96pp Illus OP l973 Some history of the timepieces themselves but also discusses working life of their makers and their tools and techniques. |
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TYLER EJ : CLOCKMAKERS OF HERTFORDSHIRE Ref: 1186 £7.50
| | | 40pp SC OP 1997 Listing of around 200 names, with brief details and also indexed by location. |
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TYLER EJ : EUROPEAN CLOCKS Ref: 960 £15.00
| | | 258pp Illus OP 1968 An excellent overview of the development of clockmaking in Holland, France, Germany etc concentrating on their period of greatest influence Cheap at the price! |
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 | TYLER EJ : SUSSEX CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 963 £17.00
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| 45pp Illus SC OP 1986 Good list of 950 makers with interesting preface. |
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TYLER EJ : HOW TO MAKE A WOODEN WHEELED CLOCK Ref: 3134 £30.00
| | | 12pp plus fold out drawings SC. |
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TYLER EJ : AMERICAN CLOCKS FOR THE COLLECTORS Ref: 959 £25.00
| | | 209pp Illus OP 1981 Essential reading collectors of the American clocks that reached this country Chapter repair cases and movements. |
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TYLER EJ : HOW TO MAKE AN ENGLISH STYLE BRACKET CLOCK Ref: 124 £30.00
| | | 88pp Illus1978 OP Hardback edition providing full details on construction of movement amnd case. |
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ULLYETT K : WATCH COLLECTING Ref: 965 £10.00
| | | 144pp Illus O/P l970 Extremely readable. Contains some helpful guidelines for newcomers. Lived near our previous stamping ground - Hanworth! |
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ULLYETT K : BRITISH CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 2881 £10.00
| | | 48pp Illus 1st ed 1947 with good dustjacket. Contents relate to the traditional 17th/18th century clocks. Ex library and signed by Beeson. |
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ULLYETT K : IN QUEST OF CLOCKS Ref: 966 £15.00
| | | 264pp Well illus 1950 ed. or 1979 reprint. List of makers Splendid overview with some good illustrations of early clocks. Written by a collector for collectors. Copies also available signed by Author or Beeson, please specify when ordering which required if you mind! |
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UNGERER T : THE ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK - STRASBOURG CATHEDRAL Ref: 1547 £10.00
| | | 43pp Illus SC OP 1962 History - Description - Working 10th edition |
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UNTRACHT O : METAL TECHNIQUES FOR CRAFTSMEN Ref: 2080 £45.00
| | | 508pp Illus OP 1968 Basic manual for craftsmen on the methods of forming and decorating/finishing metals - also discussed tortoiseshell and pique work. |
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URESOVA L : EUROPEAN CLOCKS - AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY Ref: 970 £12.50
| | | 240pp Illus OP l986 A good value title providing numerous illustrations and text focused mainly on clocks, and some sundials in Prague Museum. |
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URQUHART JW : ELECTRO PLATING - A PRACTICAL MANUAL Ref: 2782 £35.00
| | | 220pp Illus 2nd ed 1888 Not to sure of the health and safety aspect but does appear to be an excellent manual ex libris Rowland Neville Umfreville Pickering (noted for his longcase clocks with heavily pierced dials!). |
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USHER AND COLE : 1861-1961 A WATCHMAKING CENTURY Ref: 971 £15.00
| | | 20p Illus HC OP 1961 Well written factual history of famous firm of watch and chronometer manufacturers - joined forces with Camerer Cuss & Co 1958 ( Soft cover copy £10) |
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 | VAN DEN ENDE : HUYGENS' LEGACY THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE PENDULUM CLOCK Ref: 3221 £95.00
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| 301pp Illus 2004 An absolutely marvelous publication. The quality of publication is exceptional and reflects the content of an exhibition coordinated by the Dutch section of the AHS. Contents are well arranged and take the reader through the ages in a structured manner from 1600 to 1710; quality makers including Tompion, Knibb, Quare and many others. Already a collectors item. |
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VARKARIS J & CONNELL JE : CANADA AND HAMILTON CLOCK COMPANIES Ref: 973 £25.00
| | | 139pp Illus OP l986 Excellent general history of the companies together with much on the clocks produced, types, dates etc. Signed copies. |
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VAUGHAN D : THE ROYAL SOCIETY AND THE FOURTH DIMENSION; THE HISTORY OF TIMEKEEPING Ref: 2267 £20.00
| | | 72pp 1993 With a preface by the Astronomer Royal, the publication coincides with the tercentenary of the birth of John Harrison and provides a fascinating and evocative illumination and summary of the proceedings of the relevant Royal Society proceedings, and articles concerning the Problem of Longitude, John Harrison, Captain Cook and the development of the Marine Chronometer, Determination of Gravity and Robert Hooke. |
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 | VEHMEYER HM : CLOCKS - THEIR ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT 1320 -1880 Ref: 392 £290.00
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1032pp Col Illus 2005 2 volume slip case edition The complete history of the mechanical clock, from the fourteenth to the nineteenth century. Stunning colour photography throughout - approximately 1,000 illustrations.
Includes a list of clockmakers, a glossary and bibliography. |
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VERNAY ARTHUR S : WETHERFIELD COLLECTION OF ENGLISH CLOCKS Ref: 2534 £90.00
| | | 62pp Illus OP 1928 Introduction and commentary text followed by catalogue of exhibition of the Wetherfield collection that was sold to Vernay in USA. Rare item. |
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VERSTEEG R : SWATCH-CLOPEDIA 1983-2000 Ref: 1927 £15.50
| | | 560pp Colour illus SC 2000 8 languages Comprehensive catalogue of watches produced during this period of time with current international prices. |
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VITALE & VITALE : THE CARRIAGE CLOCK; 200 YEARS OF TIMELY ALLURE Ref: 1102 £15.00
| | | 40pp Illus OP l994 Commissioned and written for Vitale (interesting man!). Extravagantly produced - superb colour illustrations of rare items which presumably had passed through his hands used to compliment the text Future collector's item? |
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VULLIAMY DG : THE VULLIAMY CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 2590 £25.00
| | | 90pp Illus 2002 An interesting overview of this significant family and their work originally written to correlate the family history for the benefit of future members. Limited print run. |
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WADGE C : THE HANDS ON 400 DAY CLOCK REPAIR GUIDE Ref: 983 £8.00
| | | 50pp Illus SC l994 Includes repair, movements, escapements, setting up etc certainly useful adjunct to Terwilliger's book on the 400 day clock. |
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WALKER JES : HULL AND EAST RIDING CLOCKS Ref: 985 £15.00
| | | 96pp Illus SC OP l982 Excellent value - well produced and informative on both makers and their work. |
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WALTERS HB : CHURCH BELLS OF ENGLAND Ref: 3587 £100.00
| | | 422pp Illus 1977 OP First published in 1912 an authoritative comprehensive work covering the technical processes, ringing and ringers, great bells, uses and customs, as well as the foundaries. Includes 12 page bibliography of use to campanologists. |
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WARD FAB : TIME MEASUREMENT Ref: 3393 £10.00
| | | 150pp Illus OP 1966 descriptive and illustarted catalogue of items of historical importance on display in the Science Museum, London; an underestimated display. |
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WARNARS GMJ : NEDERLANDSE KUNST EN ANTIEKBEURS BREDA Ref: 2406 £15.00
| | | 215pp Illus OP 1979 Few important clocks but general spread of art, furniture, silver. |
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WARWICK A : COLLECTING CLOCK MEMORIES Ref: 3697 £15.00
| | | 204pp Illus SC 2007 A self published book providing a predominnatly narrative and very much a personal account of the author's life involved with Horology. |
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WATERS W : THE PLANISPHERIC ASTROLABE Ref: 3537 £25.00
| | | 56pp Illus 1983 OP National Maritime Museum publication explaining in starightforward terms the structure and use of what is in effect a very complex observational and computing instrument. |
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WATSON HF : GRANTHAM CLOCK AND WATCH MAKING Ref: 151 £15.00
| | | 40pp Illus SC OP l989 Details of makers and contemporaneous adverts - work exhibited at Grantham Museum. |
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WATTERS M : MECHANICAL AND QUARTZ WATCH REPAIR Ref: 1794 £18.99
| | | 160pp Illus 1999 From making ideal work bench, complete overhaul of ten different calibres, positional timekeeping, basic electronic watch data to escapement theory. Much needed new practical manual written by an experienced craftsman and college tutor. |
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WATTERS M : CLOCK REPAIRERS MANUAL Ref: 1118 £19.99
| | | 177pp Illus OP 1997 Helpful for newcomer but also explicit instruction on specific areas i.e. pages on rope splicing and platform work. |
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WAUGH AE : SUNDIALS AND THEIR THEORY AND CONSTRUCTION Ref: 992 £20.00
| | | 228ppp Illus SC 1973 Still the most useful introduction to the subject at reasonable price. |
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WAY B, GREEN N : TIME AND ITS RECKONING Ref: 2386 £12.50
| | | 137pp OP 1940 Line drawings of escapements, suspension, tides( illustration of the Severn Barrage) electric clocks (Hipp escapement) sea time (demonstrates how to use sextant) etc. |
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WEAVER JD : ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 993 £50.00
| | | 233pp Illus OP l982 Discusses physical principles of operation and illustrated by representative examples of actual clocks and quartz watches as well as diagrams of movements etc. |
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WEBSTER R & J : WESTERN ASTROLABES Ref: 2093 £30.00
| | | 179pp Illus 1998 First of a series of catalogues minutely detailing and analysing the instruments in the Adler Collection, Chicago prefaced by a technical introduction to the subject. |
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WEISS-STAUFACHER H : THE MARVELOUS WORLD OF MUSIC MACHINES Ref: 2829 £65.00
| | | 244pp Illus 1975 Classic reference work - Idiophones, Chordophones, Aerophones, Orchestrions etc with appendices on Welte Mignon and other player pianos. |
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WELCH : WELCH CLOCKS Ref: 2992 £16.00
| | | 64pp SC Illus Reprint of 1900 catalogue of this Forestville manufacturer of superior quality American clocks. Approx 70 models illustrated. |
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WELCH E N : WELCH CLOCKS CATALOGUE: FALL OF 1880 Ref: 165 £20.00
| | | 96pp SC OP 1975 Reprint of the 1889 company catlogue of EN Welch and Welch, Spring & Co; Each available model clearly illustrated |
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WELCH E N : WELCH CLOCKS CATALOGUE: FALL OF 1880 Ref: 165 £20.00
| | | 96pp SC OP 1975 Reprint of the 1889 company catlogue of EN Welch and Welch, Spring & Co; Each available model clearly illustrated |
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WENDEL S : DATENSPEICHER-MUSIKINSTRUMENTE Ref: 2633 £50.00
| | | 265pp plus adverts Illus 2002 Text German/English/French Describes collection housed in the Music Museum in Rudesheim - Describes the items on display, the philosophy of the owner and some restoration on specific pieces. |
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WENHAM E : OLD CLOCKS FOR MODERN USE Ref: 3217 £10.00
| | | 174pp Illus OP 1965. The author manages to cover every aspect of interest in this book: running through evolution of clocks assisting the reader gain an understanding of the breadth of the topic of horology, including a list of selected makers and a chart showing evolution of clock design. |
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WESOLOWSKI ZM : CONCISE GUIDE TO MILITARY TIMEPIECES 1880-1990 Ref: 999 £25.00
| | | 192pp Illus 1995 Covers wristwatches diver's and aviators' watches, clocks, deck watches and so on . Index illustrating and identifying some 160 international marks. |
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WHITE A : THE CHAIN MAKERS Ref: 1002 £70.00
| | | 38pp Illus SC OP Limited private printing 1967. Fascinating insight into the making of watch chain by young girls and women in the Christchurch area. A rare edition. |
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WHITE G : TOYS DOLLS AUTOMATA MARKS AND LABELS Ref: 1003 £10.00
| | | 239pp Many illus 1985 OP Impressive list of marks, makers, dates etc. |
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WHITE G : ENGLISH LANTERN CLOCKS Ref: 1004 £450.00
| | | 300pp Many illus OP 1989 Historical content together with repair and restoration. Without doubt THE reference work on the subject. This copy in excellent condition with tidy dustjacket. |
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WHITEN AJ : REPAIRING OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 1418 £15.00
| | | 288pp Illus OP 1979 Covers clocks and watches with verge, cylinder and lever escapements. |
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WHITNEY ME : THE SHIPS CHRONOMETER Ref: 1005 £75.00
| | | 500pp Illus/charts/drawings 2005 reprint Good proportion of technical and workshop information as well as historical content - as many of these chronometers had English ebauches need we say more? Back in print at last ! |
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WHITNEY ME : MILITARY TIMEPIECES Ref: 1006 £50.00
| | | 667pp Illus 1992 Fantastic! Aircraft, marine, tank clocks, stop watches. chronometers, wrist, divers watches. Helpful identification details and extensive technical data. |
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 | WHYTE D : CLOCKMAKERS & WATCHMAKERS OF SCOTLAND Ref: 1275 £35.00
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| 336pp 280 Illus 2005 A composite publication based on thorough research of over 8000 makers, apprentices, dial makers and journeymen involved in the trade from1453 - 1900. Well presented information with numerous illustrations of Scottish clocks, watch papers and other documents as well as commentary upon the unique style from north of the border.. Already proving popular. |
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WHYTE D : CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS OF EDINBURGH AND THE LOTHIANS Ref: 2437 £6.00
| | | 92pp Illus SC 2001 Well presented useful biographical information covering period 1539-1900 - few illus clocks/watches. |
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WHYTE D : CLOCK & WATCHMAKERS OF GLASGOW /WEST OF SCOTLAND Ref: 2446 £6.00
| | | 72pp SC 2001 Directory names and biographical detail. |
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WHYTE D : CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS OF SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS/ISLANDS 1780-1900 Ref: 2440 £6.00
| | | 31pp SC 2001 Directory of makers names, working dates and locations Includes Moray and Nairn. |
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WILBOURN ASH ELLIS R : LINCOLNSHIRE CLOCK, WATCH AND BAROMETER MAKERS Ref: 2293 £30.00
| | | c250pp Illus 2001 Biographical listing of makers plus appendices discussing Lincolnshire longcase, painted dial makers marks, will inventories, advertisements etc. |
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WILD JM : WHEEL AND PINIONS IN HOROLOGY HISTORY AND PRACTICAL GUIDE Ref: 1256 £29.95
| | | 256pp Illus 2nd enlarged ed Through from preparation of blanks to cutting, and finishing, types of cutters, different dividing methods etc Both historical and practical content. |
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WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELEGANT SCROLL TYPE SKELETON CLOCK Ref: 3122 £30.00
| | | 64pp 150 Illus SC spine binding .Constructed with assistance of a Myford ML7 lathe this is one of the most popular projects, resulting in an elegant 8 day movement with striking at the hour. |
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WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WOODWARD GEARLESS CLOCK Ref: 3359 £30.00
| | | SC spine binding . The resulting wall clock can be either 30hr or 8 day. Gear construction methods will require special facilities to cut in lathe and subsequent depthing. |
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WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 30 HOUR WEIGHT DRIVEN BRASS ALARM CLOCK Ref: 3120 £25.00
| | | 52pp 160 Illus SC ring bound. Includes details for optional alarm work. Suitable for first time clock maker. |
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WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SMALL WEIGHT DRIVEN TOWER CLOCK MOVEMENT Ref: 3367 £30.00
| | | 68pp Illus SC ring bound. Ideal for the garage roof. Movement is capable of driving a dial up to 2ft in diameter, with options for electrical driving of a remote dial. |
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WILDING J : HOW TO CONSTRUCT A SCISSORS CLOCK Ref: 3358 £30.00
| | | 76pp 240 Illus SC spine binding . A most unusual and spectacular clock with contra oscillating compound pendulums. The guide makes reference to the Castle Clock manual for certain of the processes. |
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WILDING J : VOLUME 1: HOW TO REPAIR ANTIQUE CLOCKS Ref: 3129 £25.00
| | | 117pp 300Illus Well illustrated. SC ring binder format .Each volume expands the readers knowledge to provide a composite guide. Volume 1 covers the basic principles involved in the overhaul of mechanical clocks including the various ways of repairing pivots, re bushing and repair of pallets. Also includes a series of examples of overhauls to various types of clocks. Features include re bushing a weight pulley, replacing a missing locking plate, replacing a 24 hour wheel and silvering etc using longcase and English dials as example, repairing pinion leaf, construction of a weight pulley, wheel cutting in the lathe (including the construction of a cutter frame), cutting a deadbeat escape wheel, and barrel bottom replacement. |
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WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ENGLISH DIAL CLOCK, WITH OPTIONAL DATE WORK Ref: 3127 £30.00
| | | 64p 185 Illus SC ring bound. Well illustrated with clear instruction and guidance and detailed plans for case and movement, using a Myford ML7 or similar. |
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WILDING J : HINTS AND TIPS FOR CLOCKMAKERS AND REPAIRERS Ref: 3241 £25.00
| | | 94pp Illus 1984 SC Provides an excellent reference point from one of the most respected writers who has provided many with the confidence to embark on that first journey, or to find out the mistakes to avoid. Well illustrated. |
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WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A 16TH CENTURY STYLE CLOCK Ref: 3128 £30.00
| | | 68 pp 220 Illus SC ring bound. Details of project suited to the beginner and first time clock maker; verge escapement, single hand clock. |
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WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A GALILEO' S ESCAPEMENT CLOCK Ref: 3123 £25.00
| | | 44pp 100 Illus SC spine binding . This edition now includes a dial to indicate the time. |
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WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF 3/4 SECONDS PENDULUM ELECTRIC CLOCK Ref: 1913 £30.00
| | | 71pp Illus 2000 Originally written up by CR Jones in Model Engineer - now taken one step farther - with helpful comments and directed at those using a Peatol lathe. |
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WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WOODEN WHEELED CLOCK Ref: 1300 £30.00
| | | 34p 67 Illus SC ring bound. Well illustrated with clear instruction and guidance and detailed plans. Possible to construct without a lathe, although a lathe makes the task easier. |
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WILDING J : HOROLOGICAL MISCELLANIES Ref: 3246 £25.00
| | | 65pp Illus 1992 SC An interesting collection of 11 articles including a mains converter for the Scott electric clock, modifications to a Congreve, a year going longcase, clock, automatic winding for a 30 hour clock. |
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WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A BATTERY DRIVEN ELECTRIC CLOCK Ref: 3125 £30.00
| | | 57pp 145 Illus SC spine binding . Design is based upon the Ever Ready Electrically Propelled clocks, utilises a Myford ML7. |
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WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONGREVE ROLLING BALL CLOCK Ref: 3363 £30.00
| | | 80pp 140 Illus SC spine binding . A popular project providing a fascinating feature timepiece. Utilises a Myford ML7 or similar. |
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WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A CRYSTAL WHEEL SKELETON CLOCK Ref: 3126 £30.00
| | | 92pp 230 Illus SC spine binding .Constructed with assistance of a Myford ML7 lathe the design is a close copy of the famous flint glass wheel clocks made by Edwards of Stourbridge. |
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WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE M E JUBILEE ELECTRIC CLOCK Ref: 3361 £30.00
| | | 49pp 120 Illus SC spine binding . Design is based upon a design featured in Model Engineer in the 1950's, based around that of a master clock of the period. Includes details on case construction, utilises a Myford ML7 or similar. |
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WILDING J : VOLUME 2: HOW TO REPAIR ANTIQUE CLOCKS Ref: 3373 £25.00
| | 123pp 400Illus. Well illustrated. SC ring binder format .Each volume expands the readers knowledge to provide a composite guide. Volume 2 deals with more advanced repairs. Examples include: Repairing a broken Fusee Arbor, Checking the length of a mainspring, Replacing a missing escapement, Reconstructing missing alarm work on a 30 hour posted frame alarm clock, Gathering pallet replacement, Replacing broken wheel teeth, Replacing missing date work, Problems with slip washers, Making a new dial for existing movement, Overhauling a 30 hour long case movement, Casing and fitting a new dial to an English dial movement, Overhauling a damaged 8-day longcase movement, Overhauling a skeleton clock, Overhauling a Vienna regulator, Repairing an American Clock etc.
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WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A REPLICA 18TH CENTURY 30 HOUR WEIGHT DRIVEN ALARM CLOCK Ref: 3362 £30.00
| | | 37pp 160 Illus SC spine binding . Features a posted movement with two trains; wall mounted bracket case. Includes details on case construction, utilises a Myford ML7 or similar. |
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WILDING J : TOOLS FOR THE CLOCKMAKER AND REPAIRER Ref: 3132 £30.00
| | | 144pp 250 Illus SC; How to make and use those mysterious and essential items! |
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WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LARGE WHEEL SKELETON CLOCK Ref: 3133 £30.00
| | | 64pp 137 Illus SC spine binding . A simple design around inverted Y frames, constructed with assistance of a Myford ML7 lathe. |
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WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A WEIGHT DRIVEN 8 DAY WALL CLOCK (UPDATED VERSION) Ref: 3365 £30.00
| | | 83pp 300 Illus Modified from a 1971 design, including an enhanced wall mounted case and options for date work and striking, and a seconds hand and modified minute and hour hands. Well illustrated with clear instruction and guidance utilising a Myford ML7 or similar. |
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WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TAVERN OR ACT OF PARLIAMENT CLOCK Ref: 3364 £30.00
| | | 54p 140 Illus SC ring bound. Well illustrated with clear instruction and guidance and detailed plans for case and 8 day movement, using a Myford ML7 or similar. |
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WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A WEIGHT DRIVEN 8 DAY WALL CLOCK (ORIGINAL VERSION) Ref: 3124 £30.00
| | | 63pp 122 Illus First designed in 1971, including a simple wall mounted case and options for date work and striking. Well illustrated with clear instruction and guidance utilising a Myford ML7 or similar. |
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WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LARGE BALANCE WHEEL ELECTRIC CLOCK Ref: 3360 £30.00
| | | 36pp 104 Illus SC spine binding . Design is based upon the Murday-Reason clocks, with a few modifications, utilises a Myford ML7 or similar. |
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WILDING J : MACHINING AND CONSTRUCTING A CASTLE CLOCK Ref: 3355 £30.00
| | | 70p 250 Illus SC ring bound. Details construction of an 8 day weight driven exposed movement for mounting on wall bracket. Suitable for first time clock maker. |
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WILDING J : HOW TO CONSTRUCT A SIMPLE MECHANICAL EGG TIMER/TIMEPIECE Ref: 3356 £30.00
| | | 60p 200 Illus SC ring bound. Details construction of a timepiece which runs for 6 minutes, more as a beginner's introduction to metalwork and use of the small lathe. Suitable for first time clock maker. |
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WILDING J : MACHINING AND CONSTRUCTING A CASTLE CLOCK Ref: 3369 £25.00
| | | 67pp Illus Original hard cover edition. Details construction of an 8 day weight driven exposed movement for mounting on wall bracket. Suitable for first time clock maker. |
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WILDING J : VOLUME 5: HOW TO REPAIR ANTIQUE CLOCKS Ref: 3376 £25.00
| | | 2007 Well illustrated. SC ring binder format. Chapters include servicing 30hr longcase, dealing with severely distressed longcase and 30hour movements, restoring comtoise, repairs to escape wheels, repairs to pivots, weight pulleys, bow springs and hour wheel pipes. Each volume expands the readers knowledge to enable a composite repartoire. |
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WILDING J : VOLUME 3: HOW TO REPAIR ANTIQUE CLOCKS Ref: 3374 £25.00
| | | 91pp 300 Illus. Well illustrated. SC ring binder format . Volume 3 includes repairs to electric clocks such as the Synchronome, making parts for the Eureka clock and the Bulle silk suspension. Chapter headings include, Overhauling a 1930's clock, Broken Dial feet, Repairing a Bezel, Re-Squaring a Barrel Arbour, Cutting Clock Wheels in the Lathe, Repairs to a weight pulley, Making a Brass Cased weight, Replacing a missing 24-hour wheel, Cutting clock wheels in the lathe, Making a Gathering Pallet and Door Catch for a Synchronome clock, Making and fitting a new Suspension to a Bulle electric Clock, a new Bezel for a Eureka Clock, Spherical Turning. |
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WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ENGLISH REGULATOR Ref: 3366 £30.00
| | | 100pp 350 Illus SC ring bound. An excellent project for the serious constructor seeking a replica high quality timepiece. |
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WILDING J : VOLUME 4: HOW TO REPAIR ANTIQUE CLOCKS Ref: 3375 £25.00
| | | 104pp 340 Illus. Well illustrated. SC ring binder format .Volume 4 includes reducing design of crank key pipe, refacing pallets, servicing advice, cutting of clock wheels, repairs to birdcage movements, pivot repair, cuckoo clock pendulum construction, rope drives and advice for buyers of secondhand clocks. |
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WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A BATTERY DRIVEN ELECTRIC CLOCK Ref: 111 £25.00
| | | 53pp 1978 Illus Original hardback binding . Design is based upon the Ever Ready Electrically Propelled clocks, utilises a Myford ML7. |
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WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A 16TH CENTURY STYLE CLOCK Ref: 114 £25.00
| | | 63 pp 1979 Illus Original hardback format. Details of project suited to the beginner and first time clock maker; verge escapement, single hand clock. |
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WILDING J : MACHINING AND CONSTRUCTING A CASTLE CLOCK Ref: 116 £20.00
| | | 67pp Illus Original soft cover edition. Details construction of an 8 day weight driven exposed movement for mounting on wall bracket. Suitable for first time clock maker. |
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WILDING J : BUILDING MECCANO CLOCKS Ref: 3503 £30.00
| | | pp Illus SC 2006 One of the hitherto uncharted areas is finally tackled by John in this latest title; 5 alternative clocks made, including a church clock, Congreve rolling ball, egg timer and Galileos's escapement. Get that Meccano out of the loft and start the kids off on a new hobby! Includes list of suppliers for any missing bits. |
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WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE THE CLAUDE REEVE LONGCASE ORNATE REGULATOR Ref: 3515 £40.00
| | | 95 Illus and 15 updated computer drawn full size plans. SC spine binding . First serialised in Model Engineer, now updated and loosely based on the Pickering Regulators. |
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WILDING J : NOTES ON TOWER CLOCKS: THEIR MAINTENANCE REPAIR AND OVERHAUL Ref: 3605 £25.00
| | | 60pp Illus 1991 SC As always provides an excellent reference point from which to find out the mistakes to avoid. Well illustrated. |
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WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE THE CLAUDE REEVE 4- LEGGED GRAVITY ESCAPEMENT CLOCK Ref: 3516 £30.00
| | | 169 Illus and full size plans. SC spine binding . First serialised in Model Engineer, now updated by the Author with additional helpful instruction. Pendulum is impulsed by gravity arms in contact with the pendulum rod. |
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WILKINSON T J : THE ESCAPEMENT AND TRAIN OF AMERICAN WATCHES Ref: 1011 £70.00
| | | 378pp Illus OP 2nd ed. Practical encyclopedic treatise and text book. Construction, calculation of number of teeth, testing etc. An essential collection of information to assist repair and restoration. |
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WILLARD JW : SIMON WILLARD AND HIS CLOCKS Ref: 1992 £20.00
| | | 133pp Illus HB OP 1962 corrected reprint of 1911 edition Thorough discussion of Willard and his work. |
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WILLARD JW : SIMON WILLARD AND HIS CLOCKS Ref: 1086 £10.00
| | | 133pp Illus SC OP 1968 reprint of 1911 edition Thorough discussion of Willard and his work. |
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WILLIAMSON Dr GC : COLLECTION JAMES WARD USHER OF LINCOLN Ref: 1324 £325.00
| | | c100pp Illus OP Limited edition of 50 copies 1900 Vellum bound Selection of miniatures, boxes, watches etc Important early decorative watches - many on show in Museum today Interesting to note cataloguer! Very rare item. |
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WILLMOTH F : SIR JONAS MOORE - PRACTICAL MATHEMATICS Ref: 1015 £25.00
| | | 244pp Illus l993 This is the edited version of Dr Willmoth thesis on a brilliant scientist of his day Moore's association with Hooke and the Royal Observatory will most interest the horologist. |
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WILSON C : EUROPEAN CLOCKS IN THE PAUL GETTY MUSEUM, Ref: 1018 £35.00
| | | 256pp Illus l996 Nineteen French and German clocks (1680-1798) pictured and discussed in impressive detail Biographies of makers and enamellers as well as details of provenance Doubt if you would learn more if you actually went to the States to view! |
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WILSON C : THE BOOK OF TIME Ref: 1019 £15.00
| | | 320pp Illus OP 1980 What is time? Sundials, mechanical clocks, body clocks etc. |
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WILSON C : FRENCH CLOCKS IN THE PAUL GETTY MUSEUM, Ref: 3623 £15.00
| | | 72pp Illus SC OP 1976 Fourteen French clocks (1680-1798) pictured and discussed in impressive detail Biographies of makers and enamellers as well as details of provenance. |
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WISE SJ : ELECTRIC CLOCKS Ref: 1702 £90.00
| | | 150pp Illus OP 1951 Second ed Principles, construction, installation and repair of mains and battery operated clocks Classic reference book. Unusually still has an exceptional quality dust jacket. |
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WISE SJ : ELECTRIC CLOCKS Ref: 1964 £75.00
| | | 150pp Illus OP 1951 Second ed Principles, construction, installation and repair of mains and battery operated clocks Classic reference book. |
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WOLFF PROF F : DIE GLOCKEN DER PROVINZ BRANDENBURG UND IHRE GIERSHER Ref: 1905 £90.00
| | | 208pp 12pl Illus OP 1920 Interesting treatise with numerous illustrations of seals and marks of individual bell foundries as well as detailed directory giving location, size, dates, founders of the bells to be found within this East Prussian province. |
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WOLTERS Dr X : DE FRIESE STOEL EN STAARTKLOK Ref: 1023 £40.00
| | | 166pp Illus SC OP l973 Detailed repair manual. |
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WOOD E J : CURIOSITIES OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 1190 £30.00
| | | 443pp Illus OP 1866 original. Fascinating snippets of information taken from a vast array of obscure printed sources - novels, manuscripts, letters, etc. Highly sought after book by those who enjoy delving and browsing. |
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WOOD E J : CURIOSITIES OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 3244 £35.00
| | | 443pp Illus OP 1973 reprint of 1866 original. Fascinating snippets of information taken from a vast array of obscure printed sources - novels, manuscripts, letters, etc. Highly sought after book by those who enjoy delving and browsing. |
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WOOD S, KRAMER S : CLOCKMAKERS OF LANCASTER COUNTY AND THEIR CLOCKS 1750-1850 Ref: 2787 £47.50
| | | 224pp Illus OP 1977 One of the best reference works on the early American longcases - covers both movements, dials and casework in detail; signed and dedicated copy. |
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WOOD S, KRAMER S : CLOCKMAKERS AND WATCHMAKERS OF LANCASTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA Ref: 964 £50.00
| | | 224pp Illus OP 1977 One of the best reference works, and a companion to the sister tile on the early American longcases - a signed and dedicated copy. |
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WOODWARD P : MY OWN RIGHT TIME - AN EXPLORATION OF CLOCKWORK DESIGN Ref: 1025 £49.50
| | | 176pp Illus 1995 Thoroughly new approach - written by mathematical scientist and horologist he describes and discusses work of Huygens, Harrison, Kelvin, Shortt etc as preliminary to his own experiences and inventions in his search for the perfect free pendulum. |
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WOOF E : THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL SKELETON CLOCK Ref: 3661 £60.00
| | | 183pp Illus, Drawings SC 2005 A high comprehensive and detailed book providing step by step guide, with accompanying technical drawings to guide the keen and enthusiastic practitioner through the construction of this advanced, striking and chiming clock. |
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WOTTON P : ANNIVERSARY CLOCKS Ref: 1101 £10.00
| | | 32pp Illus OP SC l997 Fantastic value, history styles, trademarks etc relating to anniversary clocks. |
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WOTTON P, ASHBEE A : THE SNODLAND CLOCK TOWER Ref: 1668 £7.00
| | | 38pp Illus SC l999 Historical account of clock and tower - potted history Gilletts, Smiths. |
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WRIGHT JG : HOW TO MAKE A JOSEPH MERLIN BAND CLOCK Ref: 3136 £25.00
| | | 69pp SC As one of the most unusual and complicated clocks this project is one of the more advanced. . The guide does include description of how to make tools and jigs to assist in the process; and will result in a handsome clock when the task is completed. |
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WRIGHT L : CLOCKWORK MAN Ref: 1092 £15.00
| | | 260pp Illus OP 1968 Interesting thought that more time has been devoted to development of clocks than the control of their effect. |
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WYLDE J : THE BOOK OF TRADES Ref: 2735 £65.00
| | | 394pp 31 plates - surprised book has not been broken for some heathen to frame plates as they are all attractive! 1870 Among the Cotton Wadding, the Lucifer and the Pin makers we find Musical Instruments and Clock and Watchmakers - frankly just a book to enjoy browsing. Highly decorative cover but both inside hinges cracked. |
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WYNTER H, TURNER A : SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS Ref: 1200 £100.00
| | | 240pp Illus OP 1975. Still one of the most significant titles for anyone with a serious interest in Astronomy, Navigation, Sundials, Surveying and Optics. Complete with excellent dj. |
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YAMAGUCHI R : THE CLOCKS OF JAPAN Ref: 8000 £200.00
| | | 265pp 1950 Illus A very rare boxed publication dedicated by the author to previous owner featuring chapters on Antique Japanese clocks, Japanese Lantern Clocks, Pillar Clocks, Bracket Clocks and miscellaneous table, paper weight and clock-watches. The introductory preface is in English, French and Spanish. The main body text is in Japanese. In excellent condition. |
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YEAR IN THE : SWISS WATCH INDUSTRY Ref: 2835 £28.00
| | | 254pp Illus SC 1994 ed Surveys new watches since 1993 - broad spread of manufacturers. |
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YOUNG & CO : CATALOGUE OF WATCHES ILLUSTRATED & PRICED Ref: 3318 £30.00
| | | 110pp Illus SC OP Reprint of 1911 catalogue depicting probably over 1000 pocket watches ranging from ornate hunting cases, Howard , Elgin , Waltham etc. |
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YOUNG J : WILTSHIRE WATCH AND CLOCKMAKERS: VOL 1 Ref: 2898 £13.75
| | | 193pp SC 2004 The first part of a planned trilogy to cover a missing part of the country: Vol 1 covers Chippenham, Swindon, Marlborough and North Wiltshire. |
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 | YOUNG J : WILTSHIRE WATCH AND CLOCKMAKERS: VOL 2 Ref: 543 £22.99
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| 324pp SC 2006 The second part of the trology now available covering central Wiltshire: Devizes, Trowbridge, Warminster, Westbury, Bradford-on-Avon, Melksham, Pewsey and Central Wiltshire. Vol 3, South Wiltshire not yet released. |
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 | ZANTKE H : LOUIS-BENJAMIN AUDEMARS: HIS LIFE AND WORK Ref: 3351 £95.00
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| 512 pp 434 col. & 169 b/w illustrations, slipcase. This book tells the life story of Louis-Benjamin Audemars and his sons, the most important Swiss watchmakers of the 19th century. The amazing works of this watchmaking dynasty are illustrated by more than 600 illustrations, some larger than life size, of more than 160 watches made by the Louis Audemars factory and its successors. Author is a specialist in the history of the Louis-Benjamin Audemars dynasty. |
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ZEEMAN J : DE NEDERLANDSE STAANDE KLOK Ref: 24 £120.00
| | | 488pp Illus throughout OP 1996 edition, which includes a brief English summary of each chapter as an appendix. Contains everything! Numerous excellent illustrations of detail of movements, makers signatures on dial and marks on dial backs etc, casework, hands. List of Dutch makers and biographical details. Much to extract from. Dutch language. |
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ZEEMAN J : DE NEDERLANDSE STAANDE KLOK Ref: 1032 £80.00
| | | 497pp Illus throughout OP 1977 edition Contains everything! Numerous excellent illustrations of detail of movements, makers signatures on dial and marks on dial backs etc, casework, hands. List of Dutch makers and biographical details. Much to extract from. Dutch language. |
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ZEEMAN J : DE NEDERLANDSE STOELKLOK Ref: 5 £60.00
| | | 264pp Illus OP 1978 Well chosen illus - details of movements, cases etc as well as complete clocks. Short list of makers. Good historical outline of development styles etc of these Dutch 'bracket clocks'. |
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ZELLER AP : UHREN ELITE-BIBLIOTHEK SCHATZE DER JAHRHUNDERTE Ref: 3459 £10.00
| | | 160pp Illus OP 1966 An interesting canter through and some unusual examples of clocks illustrated from around the world. |
