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 Ref: 1117 ABBOTT H : THE WATCH FACTORIES OF AMERICA   £30.00 
145pp Illus OP Limited (500 copies) reprint of 1888 ed. Complete history of watchmaking from 1809-1888 and biographies of celebrated makers. 
 Ref: 13 ALBRIGHT FP : JOHANN LUDVIG EBERHARDT AND HIS SALEM CLOCKS   £20.00 
160pp Illus OP l978 Well researched account of 18th Century USA clockmaker providing fascinating insight into work procedures, sources of materials etc. 
 Ref: 3000 ALLEN W F : HISTORY OF STANDARD TIME AND ITS ADOPTION IN NORTH AMERICA   £40.00 
76pp OP 1904 A fascinating historical insight, which includes copies of resolutions and exchanges of correspondence with the many railway companies, drawn together by the secretary of the American Railway Association.  
 Ref: 3624 AMERICAN MANUFACTURING Co.O. : SELF WINDING CLOCKS   £20.00 
39pp Illus SC OP 1986 Replica of illustarted company catalogue of Self Winding Clocks under Pond Patents made by American Manufacturing & Supply Co 
 Ref: 2253 AMERICAN WATCH CO : NEW ORLEANS EXPOSITION 1884-85   £10.00 
38pp Illus SC OP 1972 reprint of souvenir catalogue. Interesting articles on exhibitors and their products as well as colourful advertisements. 
 Ref: 3339 ANSONIA : CATALOGUE OF THE ANSONIA CLOCK CO   £25.00 
168pp SC Illus Reprint of 1894/5 catalogue, with price list, detailing their range of clocks,bronzes, regulators and tower clocks. 
 Ref: 3338 ANSONIA : CATALOGUE OF THE ANSONIA CLOCK CO   £25.00 
213pp SC Illus Reprint of 1906/7 catalogue, with price list, detailing their range of clocks,bronzes, regulators and tower clocks. Very interesting to note some of the changes in models available from just 12 years earlier in the other reprint catalogue available. 
 Ref: 1127 ARTHUR J : TIME AND ITS MEASUREMENT   £20.00 
64pp Illus OP 1909 Author was USA collector of repute interested in the study of clocks, watches and time measurement. Interesting section of Japanese clocks and astronomical foundation of time. Covers marked in places. 
 Ref: 2216 AVERY A G : NEW ENGLAND CLOCKS AT OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE   £10.00 
44PP Illus SC OP 2nd ed 1966 Shows some important early American clocks - The J Cheney Wells collection. 
 Ref: 43 BAILEY CH : TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF AMERICAN CLOCKS AND WATCHES   £50.00 
254pp Illus OP 1976 Good overview which certainly proves that the clocks imported to this country do not truly represent the state of the American art! Boxed and numbered from a limited edition of 1000. Sold at a more reasonable price than seen in some catalogues. 
 Ref: 2266 BAILEY CH : TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF AMERICAN CLOCKS AND WATCHES   £25.00 
254pp Illus OP 1976 Good overview which certainly proves that the clocks imported to this country do not truly represent the state of the American art! Standard edition. 
 Ref: 1515 BAILEY CH : FROM RAGS TO RICHES TO RAGS - STORY OF CHAUNCEY JEROME   £20.00 
132pp Illus SC OP 1986 Well written - author curator of American Clock/Watch Museum 
 Ref: 53 BALL RWD : AMERICAN SHELF AND WALL CLOCKS PICTORIAL HISTORY   £55.00 
271pp Illus 1999 revised and expanded second edition. Good survey of 2000 examples - adds and compliments previous publications on American clocks - includes value guide. 
 Ref: 3004 BATTISON & KANE : THE AMERICAN CLOCK 1725-1865   £40.00 
208pp 1973 Illus The copy available is in almost mint condition; a rare find for this now very difficult to locate but popular title. 
 Ref: 3012 BLAISE C : TIME LORD: SIR SANDFORD FLEMING AND THE CREATION OF STANDARD TIME   £10.00 
246pp OP 2000 Provides a thorough insight to the greatest invention of this Scottish born Canadian: the creation of a single worldwide time standard. Very readable. 
 Ref: 2205 BREARLEY HC : TIME TELLING THROUGH THE AGES   £40.00 
294pp Illus tissue protected OP 1919 Intended as memento 25th anniversary of Ingersoll but publication deferred until peace was declared (First World War 1914/1918) A rare item. Gift to Sir Herbert Morgan by W Ingersoll and autographed by the explorer Ernest Shackleton. 
 Ref: 3014 BREARLEY HC : TIME TELLING THROUGH THE AGES   £25.00 
294pp Illus tissue protected OP 1919 Intended as memento 25th anniversary of Ingersoll but publication deferred until peace was declared (First World War 1914/1918) A rare item, corners a little rubbed and front inner cover binding split, but more than made up for by the embossed stamp from the Hamilton Watch Company library! 
 Ref: 2993 BRUNER M : ADVERTISING CLOCKS: AMERICA'S TIMELESS HERITAGE   £30.00 
127pp 311 colour Illus. SC1995 Comprehensive and very well illustrated coverage of over 100 years of design. 
 Ref: 3024 CONNELL JE : CHARLTON STANDARD CATALOGUE OF CANADIAN CLOCKS   £17.50 
118pp Illus SC 1994 Unusual to find so much information crammed into a book. Covers the full range of clock styles and includes a list of makers etc. 
 Ref: 276 DAVIS LH : GREEK REVIVAL INFLUENCE ON AMERICAN CLOCK CASE DESIGN   £10.00 
112pp Illus SC OP l991 Excellent illustrative and textual detail. Well thought out and presented - stimulating! 
 Ref: 1884 DISTIN WH BISHOP R : THE AMERICAN CLOCK   £30.00 
359pp Illus OP 1976 A comprehensive pictorial survey of American clocks of all types between 1723-1900 Lists 6153 clockmakers with their biographical details. A serious reference work. 
 Ref: 3031 DIXON JC : A HISTORY OF THE WATCH COMPANIES OF AMERICA   £20.00 
156pp SC OP 1978 Provides a revealing individual historical account of the development of over 70 American watch companies including Ansonia, Waltham, Dennison, Hamilton, Lancaster, Marion and 64 others! 
 Ref: 315 DWORETSKY L DICKSTEIN R : HOROLOGY AMERICANA   £25.00 
212pp Excellent colour illus OP 1972 200 examples from the late 1700s to mid 1800s illus and described - views cases, movements. 
 Ref: 320 ECKHARDT GH : PENNSYLVANIA CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS   £20.00 
299pp Many illus OP 1955 Epic of early American science, industry and craftsmanship - it must be remembered of course that many of these makers had originated from England - clocks often show this influence. Good list of makers. 
 Ref: 328 EDWARDS J : COMPLETE CHECKLIST OF AMERICAN CLOCK/WATCHMAKERS 1640-1950   £45.00 
52pp SC OP l977 4000 makers listing places and dates of working ex Weiss library. 
 Ref: 357 FABER E, UNGER S : THE AMERICAN WRIST WATCH - FIVE DECADES OF DESIGN   £58.00 
274pp Illus Revised/updated/enlarged 2nd l996 ed. Preliminary chapters explain technical improvements, relate fashion, world events to designs etc. - Lindbergh watch, character electric and quartz watches etc. 
 Ref: 2061 FOLSOM MB LUBAR SD : THE PHILOSOPHY OF MANUFACTURES   £20.00 
462pp Illus OP 1982 Contains the reprinted text of the original debates over industrialisation of the USA (1775-1860). When you have read and considered the contents of this book you will have begun to understand the growth of industry in this country. 
 Ref: 1223 FRIEDBERG FJ : THE ILLINOIS WATCH   £59.95 
272pp Illus 2004 A significant title featuring a history of the company, well researched, depicting historic documentation, advertisements and a visual and descriptive record of nearly every watch type produced, with price guide. Focuses upon the wristwatch but much of the information is applicable to the pocket watch. 
 Ref: 3040 GIBBS JW : BUCKEYE HOROLOGY: A REVIEW OF OHIO CLOCK AND WATCH MAKERS   £15.00 
128pp Illus OP 1971 Provides a comprehensive list of clock and watchmakers of Ohio as well as some limited illustration of wall and tallcase examples. 
 Ref: 2650 HALIBURTON T C : SAM SLICK   £10.00 
420pp Discusses the writings of Haliburton including three chapters on the various series of The Clockmaker or The Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick of Slickville. Whether an imaginary clock peddler of wooden clocks or not these writings do provide some insight into the processes used by these travelling salesmen as well as the clockmakers of New England. End paper removed neatly. 
 Ref: 3108 HAMILTON : SERVICE AND REPAIR OF THE HAMILTON ELECTRIC WATCH   £25.00 
106pp 1959 Service manual. 
 Ref: 1737 HAMILTON : WATCH MATERIALS CATALOG   £15.00 
42pp Illus OP SC 1947 original copy Covers a little nibbled around edges - contents fine. 
 Ref: 3107 HAMILTON, SMITH WO : HAMILTON ELECTRIC WATCH REPAIR MANUAL   £25.00 
98pp 1958 Service manual for Model 500 5/0 size. 
 Ref: 2467 HARRIS HG : 19th CENTURY AMERICAN CLOCKS   £28.00 
256pp Illus OP 1981 Very useful technical section on movements and mechanisms and case repair. 
 Ref: 457 HARROLD MC : AMERICAN WATCHMAKING   £30.00 
144pp Profuse illus SC OP 1984 This is most informative technical history of the American watchmaking industry l850-l930. Excellent content for either collector or historian and difficult to obtain... As new condition. 
 Ref: 3049 HARROLD MC : AMERICAN WATCHMAKING   £50.00 
144pp Profuse illus HC OP 1984 This is most informative technical history of the American watchmaking industry l850-l930. Excellent content for either collector or historian. Rarer hard back edition. 
 Ref: 458 HASELTON PH : THE WATCHMAN'S CLOCK IN AMERICA A BRIEF HISTORY   £45.00 
114pp Illus SC OP Private limited printing 1993. Good survey and a most useful title in the void of material on timekeepers and night watchman clocks. 
 Ref: 3160 HINDLE B & LUBAR S : ENGINES OF CHANGE: THE AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION 1790 -1860   £10.00 
307pp Illus OP 1986 describes the changes in America between the revolutionary and Civil wars, the authors paint an intriguing picture and explanation of industrial development in the early 19th century. 
 Ref: 3055 HOLLY FM : FOR GENERATIONS TO COME: LIFE STORY OF ELIAS INGRAHAM   £15.00 
224pp Illus OP 1975 reprint. Recounts the biography of Elias Ingraham including an illuminating section on Bristol clocks. 
 Ref: 504 HOOPES PR : SHOP RECORDS OF DANIEL BURNAP - CLOCKMAKER   £75.00 
188pp Illus OP No 876 limited ed 1000 l958 Great insight into both the daily working life of Burnap with the bonus of his memorandum book containing informative recipes, how to draw/make/finish a clock movement etc. Presented to Geoffrey Bell. 
 Ref: 528 HUSHER RW, WELCH WW : A STUDY OF SIMON WILLARD'S CLOCKS   £85.00 
290pp Illus OP l980 Exhaustive study of both historical and technical aspects of this most important American maker. The reference work on subject. 
 Ref: 3622 INGRAHAM E : ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST OF CLOCKS: 1860-1880   £15.00 
53pp Illus SC OP 1985 Replica of Ingraham catalogue of 1860-1880; includes section on company history. 
 Ref: 2416 JAMES A : CHESTER COUNTY CLOCKS AND THEIR MAKERS   £20.00 
205pp Illus OP First numbered ed 1947 with Addendum (Chester in USA) Not a mere directory - a full account and discussion of these clockmakers. 
 Ref: 2470 JEWELERS BOARD OF TRADE : CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE BOOK JEWELRY TRADE IN UNITED STATES   £20.00 
1176pp OP 1955 Privately printed listing of manufacturers, importers of precious stones, watches, silverware etc. - names, addresses, credit rating, dissolutions, financial embarrassments and so on! Binding secure but spine heavily repaired. 
 Ref: 1479 KATRA JR : CLOCKMAKERS & CLOCKMAKING IN SOUTHERN MAINE 1770-1870   £12.50 
80pp SC OP 1989 Well illus account excellent illustrations of clocks and movements. 
 Ref: 589 LANGDON JE : CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS IN CANADA   £15.00 
195pp SC OP l976 Covers period 1700 to 1900 Thorough listing makers. 
 Ref: 3062 LESLIE A : THE REMARKABLE MR JEROME   £15.00 
312pp OP 1954 Biography of Leonard Jerome, maternal grandfather to Winston Churchill. Despite the family connections no reference to the Chauncery Jerome clocks, but an interesting description of his life. 
 Ref: 3138 LESLIE S : THE JEROME CONNEXION   £15.00 
220pp OP 1964 Tracks back from Leonard Jerome, maternal grandfather to Winston Churchill to the 1700's and arrival of Timothy Jerome in New England. Despite the family connections no reference to the Chauncery Jerome clocks, but an interesting description of the family history. 
 Ref: 3559 LOOMES B : WATCHMAKERS AND CLOCKMAKERS OF THE WORLD: 21st CENTURY EDITION   £50.00 
720pp New edition now available. The definitive publication with details of over 90000 makers now listed in this latest edition - 25000 new names. 
 Ref: 666 MERCER T : CHRONOMETER MAKERS OF THE WORLD   £40.00 
285pp Illus colour New edition 2003 General history, identification marks and extensive listing names/ dates/ anecdotal detail of makers and associated craftsmen. 
 Ref: 1318 MILHAM W : TIME AND TIMEKEEPERS   £15.00 
600pp Illus OP l947 History (of individual parts of watches), construction (and care of chronometers) , discussion of accuracy (discussion rating) good section on electric clocks (including Riefler) and large bibliography. Concentrates on USA examples. 
 Ref: 2462 MONK S C : ESSENCE OF CLOCK REPAIR   £27.50 
193pp Illus OP 1993 Includes Floating Balance, Ansonia swinging clocks and good, selection of American clocks dust jacket a little weary of playing its protective role. 
 Ref: 694 MUIR W, KRAUS B, MARION : MARION: A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES WATCH COMPANY   £35.00 
216pp Illus OP l985 First limited edition. Coherent account of history/production of the USWC grades, dates, serial numbers - every thing a potential collector needs to know. 
 Ref: 2914 NAVY DEPARTMENT : MANUAL FOR OVERHAUL, REPAIR AND HANDLING OF SETH THOMAS TYPE CLOCKS   £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. 
 Ref: 1381 NUTTING W : THE CLOCK BOOK   £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. 
 Ref: 2242 OHLSON O : HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR WATCHMAKERS: WALTHAM WATCH CO   £15.00 
98pp Illus SC OP 2000 reprint of original booklet published by Waltham Watch Co outlining repair methods specific to their watches. 
 Ref: 1175 O'MALLEY M : KEEPING WATCH - HISTORY OF AMERICAN TIME   £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. 
 Ref: 3073 PALMER BROOKS : THE BOOK OF AMERICAN CLOCKS   £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. 
 Ref: 2921 PALMER BROOKS : THE BOOK OF AMERICAN CLOCKS   £10.00 
318pp 1972 edition Good illustrative guide and still one of best sources for list of makers names and working details. 
 Ref: 3074 PALMER BROOKS : A TREASURY OF AMERICAN CLOCKS   £20.00 
371pp Illus OP 1977 ninth printing. Well documented examples from longcases to alarms. Good list of makers.  
 Ref: 2217 PALMER BROOKS : THE ROMANCE OF TIME   £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.  
 Ref: 3076 PECK : A HISTORY OF BRISTOL - CONNECTICUT   £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. 
 Ref: 802 ROBERTS K : CONTRIBUTIONS OF JOSEPH IVES   £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. 
 Ref: 2047 ROBERTS KD : SOME OBSERVATIONS - CONNECTICUT CLOCKMAKING 1790-1850   £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! 
 Ref: 1274 ROBINSON RW, BURT HB : WILLARD HOUSE / WILLARD FAMILY OF CLOCKMAKERS   £30.00 
262pp Illus OP l996 Thorough study of one of the most complete collection of Willard clocks. 
 Ref: 3625 ROGERS b, TAYLOR S : EIGHT DAY WOOD MOVEMENT SHELF CLOCKS   £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. 
 Ref: 3084 SHAFFER DH : CLOCKS   £15.00 
128pp Illus OP 1980 A useful general oversight of the development of American longcase and wall clocks. Well illustrated. 
 Ref: 3083 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE : CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY   £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. 
 Ref: 1902 SPITTLER S & T, BAILEY CH : AMERICAN CLOCKMAKERS AND WATCHMAKERS   £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 
 Ref: 1384 SPOSATO AK : DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN CLOCK AND WATCH MAKERS   £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. 
 Ref: 2434 STEIN MV : 2Oth CENTURY MODERN AMERICAN CLOCKS A-Z   £25.50 
256pp Profusely illustrated 2002 Covers mechanical and electric - domestic and industrial An excellent spread Lists manufacturers, models, dates for identification. 
 Ref: 3506 TAYLOR S : STANDARD TERRY-TYPE 30 HOUR WOODEN MOVEMENTS AND IDENTIFICATION OF MAKERS   £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.  
 Ref: 1104 THOMSON R : ANTIQUE AMERICAN CLOCKS AND WATCHES   £20.00 
192pp illus OP 1968 Commencing with chapter on Our English Heritage continues with a concise history American horology. A serious work. 
 Ref: 947 TOWNSEND GE : E HOWARD & CO WATCHES 1858-1903   £15.00 
48pp Illus SC 1985 Reprints from material catalogues, drawings of movements, serial numbers etc for identification. 
 Ref: 959 TYLER EJ : AMERICAN CLOCKS FOR THE COLLECTORS   £25.00 
209pp Illus OP 1981 Essential reading collectors of the American clocks that reached this country Chapter repair cases and movements. 
 Ref: 973 VARKARIS J & CONNELL JE : CANADA AND HAMILTON CLOCK COMPANIES   £25.00 
139pp Illus OP l986 Excellent general history of the companies together with much on the clocks produced, types, dates etc. Signed copies. 
 Ref: 2992 WELCH : WELCH CLOCKS   £16.00 
64pp SC Illus Reprint of 1900 catalogue of this Forestville manufacturer of superior quality American clocks. Approx 70 models illustrated. 
 Ref: 1011 WILKINSON T J : THE ESCAPEMENT AND TRAIN OF AMERICAN WATCHES   £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. 
 Ref: 2787 WOOD S, KRAMER S : CLOCKMAKERS OF LANCASTER COUNTY AND THEIR CLOCKS 1750-1850   £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. 
 Ref: 964 WOOD S, KRAMER S : CLOCKMAKERS AND WATCHMAKERS OF LANCASTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA   £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. 
 Ref: 2366 WOOD WA : THE DAYS OF JOHN WOOD WATCHMAKER   £22.50 
275pp lllus SC OP Private printing 1986 A family history of the Wood's family who were originally working in Clerkenwell but encouraged by Barwise emigrated to Canada in 1832. Horological important for the references to George Savage (in Canada) and the contemporary comments re trade practices at the time. 

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