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TIME AND PLACE - ENGLISH COUNTRY CLOCKS 1600-1840New ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY : TIME AND PLACE - ENGLISH COUNTRY CLOCKS 1600-1840 Ref: 3498   £30.00 

270pp Illus SC 2006 A welcome addition and high quality publication which is much more than just a catalogue of the exhibition of the same name held from Nov 2006 to April 2007 at Oxford. The illustrations accompanying each of the knowledgable and full descriptions of 68 exhibits are of a very high quality, revealing the finer detail of movements and case design. Also includes a good bibliography of regional makers and list of UK museums with horological exhibits. 

WATCHMAKING IN LLANGOLLEN BY ROBERT HUGHES BACON D H : WATCHMAKING IN LLANGOLLEN BY ROBERT HUGHES Ref: 1977   £31.00 

111pp Illus 2000 Detailed account of the factory system as introduced by Robert Hughes in the 19th century allowing him to become the major supplier to the Welsh retail trade. 

GOLDEN AGE OF AUTOMATANew BAILLY C : GOLDEN AGE OF AUTOMATA Ref: 2278   £110.00 

359pp Illus 2003 A fine book and a long overdue reprint packed with historical, technical and restoration of both figures and movements as well as reproduced original catalogues to aid identification of makers. 

THE PENDULUM: A CASE STUDY IN PHYSICSNew BAKER GL, BLACKBURN JA : THE PENDULUM: A CASE STUDY IN PHYSICS Ref: 2904   £49.00 

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

CULT WATCHES: THE WORLD'S ENDURING CLASSICSNew BALFOUR M : CULT WATCHES: THE WORLD'S ENDURING CLASSICS Ref: 3689   £29.95 

192pp 350 col Illus 2007 A useful new title beautifully illustrating and taking a look at 30 classic watch models and their variants, which have achieved cult status. Probably unique in that the author has validated all the supporting text with the manufacturers of the watches. 

ANTIQUE BAROMETERS: An illustrated surveyNew BANFIELD E : ANTIQUE BAROMETERS: An illustrated survey Ref: 55   £6.95 

119pp Illus SC l989 reprint originally printed l976. Good illustrative survey - best general introductory book covering domestic, stick, wheel and aneroid types. 

BAROMETERS:  ANEROID AND BAROGRAPHSNew BANFIELD E : BAROMETERS: ANEROID AND BAROGRAPHS Ref: 58   £11.95 

160pp Well illus l985 Traces history and development 1663 to 20th century together with advice re handling, dating etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author. 

BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900New BANFIELD E : BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 Ref: 59   £9.95 

246pp Illus SC l991 Tremendous value - excellent directory of over 4000 names together with their working dates, addresses etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author. 

ITALIAN INFLUENCE ON ENGLISH BAROMETERS FROM 1780New BANFIELD E : ITALIAN INFLUENCE ON ENGLISH BAROMETERS FROM 1780 Ref: 57   £7.95 

160pp Illus SC l993 Author traces origins and background of early Italian migrant makers. Covers important Italian makers especially Negretti & Zambra. 

THE BANFIELD FAMILY COLLECTION OF BAROMETERSNew BANFIELD E : THE BANFIELD FAMILY COLLECTION OF BAROMETERS Ref: 61   £6.95 

313 Illus SC l995 Basically catalogue author's collection of 280 items made between 1680 and 1970. Useful descriptions and estimated dates. 

BAROMETERS:  WHEEL OR BANJONew BANFIELD E : BAROMETERS: WHEEL OR BANJO Ref: 3352   £7.00 

160pp Again well illus l985 Traces history and development 1663 to 20th century together with advice re handling, dating etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author. Good used copy. 

BAROMETERS:  ANEROID AND BAROGRAPHSNew BANFIELD E : BAROMETERS: ANEROID AND BAROGRAPHS Ref: 3353   £7.00 

160pp Well illus l985 Traces history and development 1663 to 20th century together with advice re handling, dating etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author. Good used copy. 

BAROMETERS:  WHEEL OR BANJONew BANFIELD E : BAROMETERS: WHEEL OR BANJO Ref: 56   £11.95 

160pp Again well illus l985 Traces history and development 1663 to 20th century together with advice re handling, dating etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author. 

BAROMETERS:  STICK OR CISTERN TUBENew BANFIELD E : BAROMETERS: STICK OR CISTERN TUBE Ref: 60   £14.95 

256pp Well illus l985 Traces history and development 1663 to 20th century, Fitzroy etc together with advice re handling, dating etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author. 

THE GEORGIAN BRACKET CLOCK 1714-1830New BARDER RCR : THE GEORGIAN BRACKET CLOCK 1714-1830 Ref: 62   £45.00 

233pp Illus 2001 reprint Overview of clockmaking early 1700s then moves to the zenith in bracket clock design (1760-1800) Discusses movements, dials, casework (including lacquer). Interesting section on the export trade to the East etc. Important reference work. 

SELLING THE TRUE TIMENew BARTKY I R : SELLING THE TRUE TIME Ref: 2426   £30.00 

307pp Illus 2002 Studies transition from local to national timekeeping (standard time) - result of serious research on negotiations with governments, contributions made by clockmakers, telegraph technicians, selling of time signals by university astronomer. 

PENDANT AND POCKET WATCHES 1500-1950New BELL CJ : PENDANT AND POCKET WATCHES 1500-1950 Ref: 1944   £21.00 

366pp Col. Illus 2004 Apart from being a price guide this book is very well presented and takes the reader through the years and styles of watches in a themed style, including a very brief but helpful overview for those new to watch collecting. A value for money book. 

SOMERSET CLOCKMAKERSNew BELLCHAMBERS J : SOMERSET CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 84   £18.00 

79pp b/w illus. SC OP 1986 reprint of l968 original. Chapters on the Bilbie and Cockey families as well as usual directories of makers and their work. 

BEAMINSTER CLOCKS AND THEIR MAKERSNew BENEY DR : BEAMINSTER CLOCKS AND THEIR MAKERS Ref: 1194   £5.00 

61pp Illus SC OP 1996 40 makers listed - examples of some of their work illustrated and described. Useful contribution. As new. 

DICTIONNAIRE PROFESSIONNEL ILLUSTRE DE L HORLOGERIE 2002New BERNER GA : DICTIONNAIRE PROFESSIONNEL ILLUSTRE DE L HORLOGERIE 2002 Ref: 94   £140.00 

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Over 1300pp Diagrams Single volume combines main and supplement 2002 reprint French/German/English/Spanish horological terminology covering tools, materials, parts, procedures etc 4790 entries Invaluable in so far as each entry fully describes the item and its function 

MARINE AND POCKET CHRONOMETERSNew BERTELE von H : MARINE AND POCKET CHRONOMETERS Ref: 105   £95.00 

364pp Extravagantly illus c/b/w l991 41 makers discussed and 350 different chronometers described from historical and technical aspect. Many views of both marine and pocket chronometer movements, this title continues to be a favoured best seller.  

TIME RESTORED: THE HARRISON TIMEKEEPERS AND R T GOULD THE MAN WHO KNEW (ALMOST) EVERYTHINGNew BETTS J : TIME RESTORED: THE HARRISON TIMEKEEPERS AND R T GOULD THE MAN WHO KNEW (ALMOST) EVERYTHING Ref: 2082   £40.00 

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

WESTCLOX - IDENTIFICATION AND PRICE GUIDENew BIOLCHINI G : WESTCLOX - IDENTIFICATION AND PRICE GUIDE Ref: 2619   £29.95 

192pp Illus SC 2003 Westclox largest manufacturers of alarm clocks 1920-1980 I- this book includes production dates. Styles etc of their clocks, pocket and wristwatches dating from 1885-1980.Price guidance included. New collecting area? 

METAMEC - THE CLOCKMAKER   DEREHAMNew BIRD C : METAMEC - THE CLOCKMAKER DEREHAM Ref: 2617   £25.00 

384pp Illus 2003 Examples of Metamec clocks can be found in boot fairs at reasonable prices Ideal for the young collector or those who see future investment possibilities! This book enables you to identify the rare models. Reprint of original catalog. 

NORFOLK AND NORWICH CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERSNew BIRD C & Y : NORFOLK AND NORWICH CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 119   £39.95 

240pp Illus 1996 Good listing with some interesting preliminary chapters plus appendix placing history of Metamec Company on record. 

BRADBURY'S BOOK OF HALLMARKSNew BRADBURY F : BRADBURY'S BOOK OF HALLMARKS Ref: 130   £7.00 

115pp SC 2002 Standard binding. 

HEREFORDSHIRE CLOCKMAKERS & WATCHMAKERSNew BRANSTON T & EISEL J : HEREFORDSHIRE CLOCKMAKERS & WATCHMAKERS Ref: 3561   £25.00 

208pp 165 Illus 2005 A comprehensive reference book based on fifty years research, covering regional makers and their journeymen and apprentices whom left to trade elsewhere, running through into early 20th century. Includes section on Turret clocks. 

WRISTWATCH ANNUAL 2007New BRAUN P : WRISTWATCH ANNUAL 2007 Ref: 3480   £20.00 

400pp Illus 2007 Annual publication of producers, models and specifications with lavish illustration and details of over 100 of the top makes of wristwatches including, Audemars, Breguet, Chopard, Glashutte, Jaeger, Longines, Ulysse, Panerai, Patek Phillippe, Rolex, TAG, Vacheron. 

WRISTWATCH ANNUAL 2008New BRAUN P : WRISTWATCH ANNUAL 2008 Ref: 3687   £20.00 

400pp Illus 2008 NOW IN STOCK Annual publication of producers, models and specifications with lavish illustration and details of over 100 of the top makes of wristwatches including, Audemars, Breguet, Chopard, Glashutte, Jaeger, Longines, Ulysse, Panerai, Patek Phillippe, Rolex, TAG, Vacheron. 

BRICKER W R : MILITARY TIMEPIECES Ref: 3699   £12.00 

48pp Illus SC 2002 A useful addition to the limited number of publications relating to Military Timepieces. Illustrates and describes with background context material the pocket and wristwatch items dispalyed atan NAWCC exhibition in March 2002. 

THE CLOCKMAKERS OF LLANRWST- PRE INDUSTRIAL CLOCKMAKING IN A WELSHNew BROWN C & M : THE CLOCKMAKERS OF LLANRWST- PRE INDUSTRIAL CLOCKMAKING IN A WELSH Ref: 150   £20.00 

276pp Well illus SC reprint 2002 Provides detail of work and lives of the Owen clockmaking dynasty as well as other local makers. Dedicated research and well presented A standard work on l8th century Welsh clockmaking. 

COMIC CHARACTER TIMEPIECESNew BROWN H, THOMAS N : COMIC CHARACTER TIMEPIECES Ref: 153   £59.95 

280pp Illus 1991 Mainly wristwatches - good general survey of Mickey Mouse, Dan Dare etc. models Includes values. 

WRISTWATCHES -  HANDBOOK/PRICE GUIDENew BRUNNER GL, PFEIFFER-BELLI C : WRISTWATCHES - HANDBOOK/PRICE GUIDE Ref: 160   £16.95 

186pp Well Illus with photos SC 5th revised ed. (updated prices) 2005. Good survey - potted history of manufacturer's some technical detail of how watches work and individual features. Excellent reference at a sensible price. 

COLLECTOR'S DICTIONARY OF CLOCKS AND WATCHESNew BRUTON E : COLLECTOR'S DICTIONARY OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 1851   £25.00 

352pp Illus OP 2000 Eric Bruton is a respected horologist , author and publisher (NAG press) This is therefore not a trite compendium repeating much that has gone before but an excellent overview for the newcomer and established collector. 

IWC PILOT WATCHES: FLYING LEGENDS SINCE 1936New BUCHER R, PFEIFFER-BELLI C : IWC PILOT WATCHES: FLYING LEGENDS SINCE 1936 Ref: 3507   £31.00 

96pp Illus 2006 A well wriiten title bringing together the knowledge and good quality illustrations from 9 well known authors. With IWC Pilot watches proving so popular this is a much deserved good value new title. 

JAMES W BENSON - TURRET CLOCK MAKERSNew BUNDOCK M, McKAY C. : JAMES W BENSON - TURRET CLOCK MAKERS Ref: 2511   £15.00 

71pp Illus SC 2002 Excerpt from Benson's Time and Time Tellers followed by reprints of Benson catalogues Helpful source material. 

CESCINSKY H, WEBSTER M : ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS Ref: 3707   £30.00 

354pp 407 Illus OP 1969 reprint . Covers all the early lantern, bracket and longcase styles showing spandrels, hands etc as well as full length view. The restorers' and dealers' bible!. Good dj 

ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS CESCINSKY H, WEBSTER M : ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS Ref: 202   £45.00 

354pp 407 Illus 2000 reprint . Covers all the early lantern, bracket and longcase styles showing spandrels, hands etc as well as full length view. The restorers' and dealers' bible! 

ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH MUSICAL CLOCKS CLOUTMAN E : ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH MUSICAL CLOCKS Ref: 1850   £65.00 

56pp Illus 2000 OP Unique and indispensable reference work providing tunes from 55 clocks, scores of 50 tunes, nine sheets of music etc. 

FITZROY AND HIS BAROMETERSNew COLLINS P : FITZROY AND HIS BAROMETERS Ref: 3690   £9.95 

144pp Illus SC 2007 A new title in this marvellous series of books by this Author, covering one of the most popular range of barometers by FitzRoy. 

BAROGRAPHSNew COLLINS P : BAROGRAPHS Ref: 2337   £9.95 

137pp Illus SC 2002 Develops history as well giving some practical advice on general maintenance and a wide selection of illustrations. 

CARE AND RESTORATION OF BAROMETERSNew COLLINS P : CARE AND RESTORATION OF BAROMETERS Ref: 238   £6.95 

116pp Illus SC l990 Marvelously informative; covering how to restore and care for wheel, stick and aneroid barometers. 

BIZARRE BAROMETERS and other unusual weather forecastersNew COLLINS P : BIZARRE BAROMETERS and other unusual weather forecasters Ref: 2894   £7.95 

104pp Illus SC 2004 Marvelously informative; covering weather houses, storm predictors and forecasters, storm glasses and the early weather glasses. 

A DIAL IN YOUR POKENew COWHAM M : A DIAL IN YOUR POKE Ref: 2261   £50.00 

224pp over 300 col. Illus OP 2004 A much needed book on portable sundials, with chapters featuring Pillar, Butterfield, Augsburg, Ring, Inclining, Pillar Dials and Nocturnal, Calendar and Perpetual devices. 

SUNDIALS OF THE BRITISH ISLESNew COWHAM M : SUNDIALS OF THE BRITISH ISLES Ref: 1959   £48.50 

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

EARLY LANCASHIRE HOROLOGICAL TOOLS AND THEIR MAKERS CROM T : EARLY LANCASHIRE HOROLOGICAL TOOLS AND THEIR MAKERS Ref: 250   £150.00 

300pp Illus l994 OP History of the Lancashire industry including toolmakers such as Leylands, Jones's, reprint of l775 Mather tool catalogue and some hitherto unpublished photographs of unusual tools. Only 500 copies printed. 

ALL IN GOOD TIME - REFLECTIONS OF A WATCHMAKERNew DANIELS G : ALL IN GOOD TIME - REFLECTIONS OF A WATCHMAKER Ref: 3477   £49.00 

170pp Illus 2006 OP The second expanded edition of this most in demand and popular autobiography of George Daniels watchmaker extrordinaire.. 

WATCHMAKING DANIELS G : WATCHMAKING Ref: 1335   £65.00 

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420pp Illus 3rd ed reprinted 2002 OP. A fantastic work written by a master in the craft with the intention of inspiring others in the art of watchmaking A complete text book covering all aspects of the making of a precision watch. This revision and enlarged edition includes information previously only in French edition. 

GREATER MANCHESTER CLOCKS AND CLOCK/WATCHMAKERS DAVIES E : GREATER MANCHESTER CLOCKS AND CLOCK/WATCHMAKERS Ref: 3481   £35.00 

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

GEARS FOR SMALL MECHANISMS DAVIS WO : GEARS FOR SMALL MECHANISMS Ref: 278   £20.00 

344pp Figs 2nd ed SC 1993 reprint. Theory/practice/tools for cutting / production and testing gears in watches, clocks, instruments Data include standards for Black Forest clock industry. 

EARLY ENGLISH CLOCKS DAWSON P, DROVER C, and PARKES D : EARLY ENGLISH CLOCKS Ref: 281   £45.00 

550pp Over 900 illus 2004 reprint of 1982ed. One of the most important books to be published for many a year Knowledgeable authors! Both casework and movements of examples made by the famous makers described and discussed in detail. 

WATCH AND CLOCK ENCYCLOPEDIA DE CARLE D : WATCH AND CLOCK ENCYCLOPEDIA Ref: 288   £19.99 

340pp Over 1400 figs l995 4th ed Much expanded and updated. Every horologist whether interested in practical or historical matters should own a copy. Nomenclature of cases/parts of clocks and watches, types/styles/ dates, clock/watch trains. 

PRACTICAL WATCH REPAIRING DE CARLE D : PRACTICAL WATCH REPAIRING Ref: 287   £17.99 

319pp Figs Latest edition and one of the student's standard text books - takes each process logically step by step. 

THE WATCHMAKER'S AND MODEL ENGINEER'S LATHE DE CARLE D : THE WATCHMAKER'S AND MODEL ENGINEER'S LATHE Ref: 283   £17.50 

208pp Illus 5th ed 1998 Unique guide to old and new lathes and their accessories as well as practical content on how to use. Section added with revised directory of stockists. 

CLOCK AND WATCH REPAIRING DE CARLE D : CLOCK AND WATCH REPAIRING Ref: 286   £18.99 

309pp Illus 2nd revised ed 2003 Not a combined edition of Practical Clock/Practical Watch - differing contents. 

COMPLICATED WATCHES AND THEIR REPAIR DE CARLE D : COMPLICATED WATCHES AND THEIR REPAIR Ref: 1246   £18.50 

174pp Figs 2005 reprint Relates to complicated wristwatches dealing with all such repair work from the relatively simple to the triple complicated watch with chronograph, calendar and repeater work. 

CLOCK AND WATCH REPAIRING DE CARLE D : CLOCK AND WATCH REPAIRING Ref: 2281   £10.00 

309pp Illus 2nd ed 1981 SH copy, rubbed dustjacket. Not a combined edition of Practical Clock/Practical Watch - differing contents. 

PRACTICAL CLOCK REPAIRING DE CARLE D : PRACTICAL CLOCK REPAIRING Ref: 284   £18.99 

224pp Figs Latest edition Includes details for making fusee timepiece as well as step by step tuition of a wide variety of clock types - French, Carriage, Bracket , Alarm. 

ROLEX WRISTWATCHES THE BEST OF TIMES DOWLING JM, HESS JP : ROLEX WRISTWATCHES THE BEST OF TIMES Ref: 305   £99.95 

399pp Illus throughout New revised edition 2006. A thorough history includes hundred of examples. Thorough education for anyone already collecting Rolex watches or about to embark. Plenty of detailed information that should help avoid the pitfalls! Includes value guide. 

THE ART OF THE GOLD CHASER IN 18TH CENTURY LONDON EDGCUMBE R : THE ART OF THE GOLD CHASER IN 18TH CENTURY LONDON Ref: 2229   £60.00 

197pp plus c 100 plates colour/black white 2000 Stunning book almost entirely devoted to watch cases! What a pity the title gives no indication of the value of this work to horologists! Biographical dictionary of the chasers - wonderful illustrations of the actual cases and an analysis of the casework. 

WEIGHT DRIVEN DUTCH CLOCKS & THEIR JAPANESE CONNECTIONS EDWARDES E : WEIGHT DRIVEN DUTCH CLOCKS & THEIR JAPANESE CONNECTIONS Ref: 1110   £25.00 

206pp Illus l996 Last work of Edwardes published some ten years after his death as memorial to a dedicated horologist. Some interesting discussion on both casework and mechanisms. 

VINTAGE PANERAI: WATCHES WITH HISTORYNew EHLERS R, WIEGMANN V : VINTAGE PANERAI: WATCHES WITH HISTORY Ref: 3702   £75.00 

228pp Illus 2007 At long last a high quality publication packed with colour illustrations providing an overview of a selection of historical Panerai watches such as the Californai Dial, Radiomir and Luminor, their use of the Rolex Crown and available historical information including accounts of their use by combat swimmers. English German and Italian text makes life a little easier ! 

LINCOLNSHIRE CLOCK  AND WATCHMAKERS ELLIS R : LINCOLNSHIRE CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS Ref: 2288   £25.00 

247pp Illus 2001 Excellent directory of names plus appendices - one on case makers breaks new ground. 

THOMAS TOMPION AT THE DIAL AND THREE CROWNSNew EVANS J : THOMAS TOMPION AT THE DIAL AND THREE CROWNS Ref: 1972   £30.00 

130pp Illus col/bw 2006 monograph on Thomas Tompion comprising two parts. The first part expands on previously published material, with extra illustrations. The second part of the publication is a checklist of all items known to the author to have been made by Tompion, his apprentices and associates together with abbreviated details of each item. This will surely become a key reference work.  

THE AMERICAN WRIST WATCH - FIVE DECADES OF DESIGN FABER E, UNGER S : THE AMERICAN WRIST WATCH - FIVE DECADES OF DESIGN Ref: 357   £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. 

L' AVENTURE DE LA MONTRE A QUARTZ FORRER M et alia : L' AVENTURE DE LA MONTRE A QUARTZ Ref: 2560   £50.00 

442pp Illus 2002 Recounts the research carried out by Swiss watch industry since 1960s by Swiss Horological Centre - obviously rich source of information on quartz electronic/quartz etc Packed with detailed technical information - do need to read French. 

UURWERKMAKERS EN UURWERKNIJVERHEID IN VLAANDERER FRAITURE E : UURWERKMAKERS EN UURWERKNIJVERHEID IN VLAANDERER Ref: 2561   £40.00 

296pp Illus SC 2002 Excellent study of Belgian horology with good biographical list of makers - regrettable language barrier to overcome as this is an intensive study. 

THE ILLINOIS WATCHNew FRIEDBERG FJ : THE ILLINOIS WATCH Ref: 1223   £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. 

WATCH AND CLOCK MAKING AND REPAIRING GAZELEY WJ : WATCH AND CLOCK MAKING AND REPAIRING Ref: 3228   £25.00 

425pp Figs 1993 ed now on 4th reprint. Comprehensive coverage of construction and repair e.g. art of turning, chronographs, calendar watches, chronometers, causes of failure etc. Author was much respected by the trade during his working life.  

CLOCK AND WATCH ESCAPEMENTS GAZELEY WJ : CLOCK AND WATCH ESCAPEMENTS Ref: 389   £22.00 

294pp 192 figs 2001 reprint. Deals with design and making/locating and rectifying defects Includes verge but am told by customer that you need both books by this author to have complete details. Sorry!! One of the standard textbooks on the subject. 

THE ( GENTS ) BP SYSTEM OF  PATENT SILENT ELECTRIC CLOCKSNew GENTS : THE ( GENTS ) BP SYSTEM OF PATENT SILENT ELECTRIC CLOCKS Ref: 3463   £10.00 

28pp Illus SC 2005 Reprint of original 1907 catalogue for these master and slabve clocks; full details of all savailable system components, including turret and workmans tell-tale clocks. 

THE MARINE CHRONOMETERNew GOULD RT : THE MARINE CHRONOMETER Ref: 1967   £50.00 

401pp Illus Awaited reprint : Publishers worldwide release date has slipped again I'm afraid now to Autumn 2008.... or beyond. Still THE classic reference work on chronometers; and a long overdue reprint. ADVANCE ORDERS BEING TAKEN NOW. 

MOON MECHANISMS - A RESTORER'S GUIDENew GRIMWOOD P : MOON MECHANISMS - A RESTORER'S GUIDE Ref: 1638   £19.95 

72pp Illus 2005 Fills a gap in the range of clock restoration books, essential reading for restorers, collectors, dealers and any owner of a longcase clock with a moon dial. Contains a series of detailed explanations and diagrams of the moon mechanisms found in the many brass and painted dial clocks. Limited print run, so advise ordering whilst available. 

HAMILTON ELECTRIC WATCH REPAIR MANUALNew HAMILTON, SMITH WO : HAMILTON ELECTRIC WATCH REPAIR MANUAL Ref: 3107   £25.00 

98pp 1958 Service manual for Model 500 5/0 size. 

SUNDIALS AT GREENWICHNew HIGTON H : SUNDIALS AT GREENWICH Ref: 2553   £100.00 

463pp 460+ Illus OP 2002 Highly descriptive catalogue of the sundials, horary quadrants and nocturnals in the National Maritime Museum Greenwich. Well presented information - handsome book in slip case. 

SYNCHRONOME MISCELLANY HOPE JONES F : SYNCHRONOME MISCELLANY Ref: 505   £10.00 

48pp Illus SC l995 Compilation of very useful material relating to author and the Synchronome company - includes facsimile of catalogue c1912. All new copies of the publication available from the publishers have rusty staples but they have helpfully advised that is the best they can do !!!! 

ALARM WRISTWATCHES: THE HISTORY OF AN UNDERVALUED FEATURENew HORLBECK MP : ALARM WRISTWATCHES: THE HISTORY OF AN UNDERVALUED FEATURE Ref: 3574   £59.95 

232pp Illus 2007 A long forgotten area, but now captured. The development and technical detail is covered for manufcturers such as Eterna, Omega, Bulova, Lemania, Polijit, Ronda, Seiko and many others. 

CLOCKMAKERS & WATCHMAKERS OF DERBYSHIRE HUGHES R, CRAVEN M : CLOCKMAKERS & WATCHMAKERS OF DERBYSHIRE Ref: 1114   £24.99 

160pp Illus l998 Comprehensive survey of clockmaking in area plus listing of makers including apprentices. Appendices include hood styles for Derbyshire round dial clocks. Excellent reference work. 

ELECTRIC CLOCKS AND WATCHES 1840-1960 ISAACS E : ELECTRIC CLOCKS AND WATCHES 1840-1960 Ref: 1867   £40.00 

347pp Figs 2000 This is the electrical horology section taken from the BHI Correspondence Course- technical detail covering master clocks, impulse dials, synchronous motor clocks, electric watches, electronic etc. 

THE MASTER OF OMEGANew ISNARDI A : THE MASTER OF OMEGA Ref: 3636   £140.00 

350pp 250 col Illus 2007 Features rare watches from the Omega museum.and dwells on Speedmaster, Flightmaster, Speedsonic, text in English and Italian; Publishers assure does not replicate material in other publications!
 

THE DEVELOPMENT OF BRITISH BELL FITTINGS JENNINGS T : THE DEVELOPMENT OF BRITISH BELL FITTINGS Ref: 1833   £20.00 

168pp Illus OP l997 An important work - informative to knowledgeable and thought provoking to the rest of us! Nearly out of print. 

WRISTWATCHES KAHLERT H, MUHE R, BRUNNER G : WRISTWATCHES Ref: 557   £59.95 

520pp 2005 Enlarged 5th ed Illus Still the best for a sound unbiased technical history on evolution of the wristwatch to help form your own opinions. Movements styles, dates, manufacturers all discussed in depth. Includes price guide information. 

VIENNESE TIMEPIECES KALTENBOCH F : VIENNESE TIMEPIECES Ref: 560   £45.00 

262pp Illus c/b/w 1993 English edition, in slip case. Comprehensive description of clock/watchmaking in 18th/19th century Vienna Plenty of regulators. Quality/quantity of exceptional illustrations Text provides background and technical List makers names/dates. 

MILITARY TIMEPIECES  150 YEARS WATCHES AND CLOCKS OF GERMAN FORCESNew KNIRIM K : MILITARY TIMEPIECES 150 YEARS WATCHES AND CLOCKS OF GERMAN FORCES Ref: 2454   £99.00 

636pp Illus 2002 English/German text Describes 1000 timepieces both technically and historically Awe inspiring detail - illustrations, tables, text - essential reference for collections of military timepieces. 

CLOCK  AND WATCH TRADEMARKS WITH EUROPEAN ORIGINSNew KOCHMANN K : CLOCK AND WATCH TRADEMARKS WITH EUROPEAN ORIGINS Ref: 576   £50.00 

967 pp Figs Latest ed Hardback leatherette covering. Much improved layout - many more entries 18000 trademarks including some on electrical clock manufacturers. One of the hardest books to get hold of !!!!! 

SPHERES - THE ART OF THE CELESTIAL MECHANIC KUGEL A : SPHERES - THE ART OF THE CELESTIAL MECHANIC Ref: 2507   £70.00 

254pp Illus in glowing colour 2002 A fantastic 'catalogue' of breathtaking exhibition of clockwork celestial/terrestrial globes, armillary spheres, astronomical rings globes including of work of Raingo and Janvier's masterpiece of 1789-1801. A definitive title. 

WALES CLOCKS & CLOCKMAKERSNew LINNARD W : WALES CLOCKS & CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 2705   £30.00 

270pp Illus 2003 Excellent addition to the growing list of titles relating to the regional clocks and their makers. 

CHARLES VAUGHAN OF PONTYPOOL A Mystery Clockmaker and His Clocks LINNARD W : CHARLES VAUGHAN OF PONTYPOOL A Mystery Clockmaker and His Clocks Ref: 3225   £14.50 

93pp SC Illus 2005 Provides a detailed and informative study of the head of an important family of South Wales clock makers.  

WESTCLOX: WINDUPNew LINZ J : WESTCLOX: WINDUP Ref: 3634   £29.95 

256pp Illus colour SC 2004 Back in stock by popular demand as the newer generation of collectors are quickly spotting this as a new area in the UK. Provides full information on Clocks, Pocket Watches and Wristwatches, although mainly clocks. 

ELECTRIFYING TIME;  TELECHRON - GE CLOCKS 1925-1955 LINZ J : ELECTRIFYING TIME; TELECHRON - GE CLOCKS 1925-1955 Ref: 1934   £29.95 

256pp Illus colour SC 2001 Essential for any self respecting electrical horologist. History of the inventor - Warren, and his companies, 'gallery' of models with numbers/dates and general comments, patents, bibliography, repair, price guide etc. 

WATCH, CLOCK AND GOLDSMITHS TRADE DIRECTORY LONDON : WATCH, CLOCK AND GOLDSMITHS TRADE DIRECTORY Ref: 1058   £40.00 

320pp Contemporary adverts SC l996 limited (500 copies) reprint l861 original Includes toolmakers of Prescot, Watch trade of Coventry as well as the London listings. Most important source reference work. 

LOOMES B : CLOCKMAKERS OF NORTHERN ENGLAND Ref: 3482   £30.00 

320pp Illus l997 Life and work of most important makers discussed, regional variations and dates given (by town) of some 800 makers. Highly readable excellent illustrations and clear maps provided for area under discussion. An as new used copy. 

LANTERN CLOCKS AND THEIR MAKERSNew LOOMES B : LANTERN CLOCKS AND THEIR MAKERS Ref: 40   £85.00 

528pp 2008 Over 1150 illustrations, including +200 colour. This brand new large format and well researched title on Lantern Clocks will undoubtedly rival the previous leading publication, and prove very popular with those keen to watch the wallet. Lets hope it doesn't sell out quickly. THE PUBLISHERS HAVE JUST ADVISED OF IMMINENT AVAILABILITY SO ADVANCE ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN FOR A DESPATCH IN AUGUST, OR SOONER IF POSSIBLE. FREE MAINLAND UK POSTAGE OR EQUIVALENT CREDIT OF £7 TO OTHER DESTINATIONS FOR ALL ORDERS OVER £100 INCLUDING THIS TITLE.

 

BRITISH CLOCKS ILLUSTRATED LOOMES B : BRITISH CLOCKS ILLUSTRATED Ref: 625   £17.50 

240pp Illus l991 Pictorial survey (with text!) history, styles etc lanterns, brackets, hooded clocks and longcase for newcomer to subject. (Usual price £25) 

WATCHMAKERS AND CLOCKMAKERS OF THE WORLD: 21st CENTURY EDITIONNew LOOMES B : WATCHMAKERS AND CLOCKMAKERS OF THE WORLD: 21st CENTURY EDITION Ref: 3559   £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. 

YORKSHIRE CLOCKMAKERS LOOMES B : YORKSHIRE CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 626   £25.00 

240pp Illus 1985 revised ed Now with over 2000 makers listed. Comprehensive non technical survey up to l870's.