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 Ref: 2608 ALMANACH DES HORLOGERS FOR : 1886, 1887, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892   £75.00 
6 small paper backs c120 pages containing practical/technical articles on escapements, polishes, application of electricity, plating etc written by the 'wise men' of their day'! The advertisements are a joy and a great source of information . Covers grubby. 
 Ref: 3095 AMERICAN WATCHMAKERS INSTITUTE : QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS OF AND FOR THE CLOCKMAKING PROFESSION   £25.00 
224pp SC 1981 First edition, first printing. A substantially underestimated title, it contains an absolute mine of information, on various clock types (e.g.. first 6 questions and answers relate to Atmos), escapements, strike trains, pendulums, cleaning, rebushing, theory, striking, repairs, etc and workshop tables. Defy anyone not to learn something ! 
 Ref: 3096 AMERICAN WATCHMAKERS INSTITUTE : QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS OF AND FOR THE CLOCKMAKING PROFESSION   £25.00 
240pp SC 1981 First edition,second printing.A substantially underestimated title, it contains an absolute mine of information, on various clock types (e.g.. first 6 questions and answers relate to Atmos), escapements, strike trains, pendulums, cleaning, rebushing, theory, striking, repairs, etc and workshop tables. Defy anyone not to learn something ! 
 Ref: 3094 AMERICAN WATCHMAKERS INSTITUTE : QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE WATCHMAKING PROFESSION   £15.00 
66pp SC 1977 A substantially underestimated title, it contains an absolute mine of information, on various clock types (e.g.. first 6 questions and answers relate to Atmos), escapements, strike trains, pendulums, cleaning, rebushing, theory, striking, repairs, etc and workshop tables. Defy anyone not to learn something ! 
 Ref: 3488 ASHBY T & P : MAKING WOODEN CLOCK CASES   £25.00 
222pp Illus SC OP 1992 Contains detailed scaled plans in metric and imperial, with designs and construction instructions for 20 clocks. The purist would need to exercise some self control on materials used, but the plans and guidance hold good 
 Ref: 3600 BABANI BB : HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN ELECTRONIC & QUARTZ CONTROLLED WATCHES & CLOCKS   £10.00 
95pp Illus SC OP 1975 Now heres a challenge for those quiet moments! 
 Ref: 3521 BAILEY CH : MORE CLOCK DECORATING STENCILS   £17.50 
64pp Illus SC 1994 An invaluable aid to the restorer of American wall clocks providing numerous illustartions of the positive and negative stencils used by fenn in 19th century Connecticut. Repeatrs history of first book but not the stencils which are all fresh examples. 
 Ref: 3097 BAILEY F : THE CORRECTION OF A PENDULUM FOR THE REDUCTION OF A VACUUM   £30.00 
94pp OP 1832 publication, original binding. An in depth study, including research results and conclusions from Bessel, Kater, Du Baat which contributed to a much greater understanding of the behaviour of the pendulum. 
 Ref: 2904 BAKER GL, BLACKBURN JA : THE PENDULUM: A CASE STUDY IN PHYSICS   £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. 
 Ref: 3238 BAKER PH : EARLY LANCASHIRE WATCH FUSEE ENGINES   £5.00 
18pp SC 1994 Reprint of 2 part article first appearing in Antiquarian Horology detailing the history and development of these engines from the 18th century. 
 Ref: 1803 BAKER PHJ LAW RJ : ENGLISH WATCHMAKER'S MANDREL   £8.00 
24pp SC l999 2 part AHS offprint. Excellent informative well illustrated contribution to available literature on their origins and development. 
 Ref: 129 BALCOMB PE : THE CLOCK REPAIR FIRST READER: SECOND STEPS   £25.00 
151pp Clear line drawings Illus OP 1993 2nd ed Intended as a follow on the Primer title, designed for the beginner is an excellent introduction to how clock works through dials, materials, pendulums, tools and how to use to repair. 
 Ref: 128 BALCOMB PE : THE CLOCK REPAIR PRIMER   £30.00 
151pp Clear line drawings Illus OP 1995 6th ed Intended for beginner How clock works through dials, pendulums, tools and how to use to repair. 
 Ref: 1629 BALL A : BRINGING THE WORK ON 1675-1680   £150.00 
Over 100 pp Illus 1999 OP Half leather marbled boards Privately printed limited edition 50 copies signed and numbered. A stimulating reassessment of the early English balance spring - the part played by Hooke and Tompion - its objective at the time.  
 Ref: 3433 BARNARD WAY R : HOW TO MAKE AN ELECTRIC CLOCK   £10.00 
54pp First published in the late 1930's, reprinted 1994 this book describes the construction of a basic yet reliable electric clock. The reader can modify the case to suit their requirements. 
 Ref: 1859 BENRUS : REPAIR MANUAL FOR SELF WINDING WATCHES, CALENDAR WATCHES   £15.00 
30pp Illus OP 1952 Fulsome official repair sheets in original plastic binding. 
 Ref: 3703 BERTHOUD F; AUCH J; WATKINS R : HOW TO MAKE A VERGE WATCH   £25.00 
158pp Illus 2007 A second reprinting of this very popular English translation of two famous works which describe how to make verge watches from rough brass and steel. The contents are translated from Berthoud Essai sur l'Horlogerie of 1763 and Auch's Handbuch fur Landuhrmacher of 1827; two of the most sought after and informative early horological books. Well done to the translator Richard Watkins ! 
 Ref: 117 BION M : THE CONSTRUCTION AND PRINCIPAL USES OF MATH. INSTRUMENTS   £75.00 
320pp Figs OP l995 reprint of 2nd l758 ed as translated by Stone with supplement. The fulsome section on sundial most significance to horologists Original copies hard to find and expensive. 
 Ref: 127 BOOTH ML : NEW AND COMPLETE CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS MANUAL   £100.00 
292pp fd pl OP l882 Fact that much sourced from earlier French workshop manuals only enhances value of contents - includes discussion of tools as well as theory and bench practices appendix containing history of clock and watchmaking in America. A working copy requiring a rebind. 
 Ref: 3379 BOOTH ML : NEW AND COMPLETE CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS MANUAL   £200.00 
292pp fd pl OP l882 Fact that much sourced from earlier French workshop manuals only enhances value of contents - includes discussion of tools as well as theory and bench practices, appendix containing history of clock and watchmaking in America. A very good copy, of an important and rare book, which has needed no patching up, inscribed by Hugh Todhunter a contemporary of Libert, Iden.  
 Ref: 1452 BOURNE J et alia : HISTORY AND COLLECTORS GUIDE TO LACQUER   £15.00 
256pp Illus OP l984 Interesting comments re japanning of dials to simulate brass in USA, colour illus of Barwell clock and green lacquered East but main value lies in chapter on how to restore lacquer - recipes, methods etc. 
 Ref: 3550 BOYCE T : GRANDFATHER NICOLAY   £15.00 
83pp Dia SC OP 1994 Provides detailed description and drawings of how to make a grandfather clock case in the style of a Danish clock made in 1725 by J N Horneman. 
 Ref: 146 BRITTEN FJ : WATCH AND CLOCKMAKERS HANDBOOK DICTIONARY AND GUIDE 16th ed   £63.00 
580pp Illus OP 16th ed 1987 facsimile reprint of 1978 original printing Contents vary in each edition - some additions some deletions. This would be first choice for someone working at bench today. Used but well cared for copy. 
 Ref: 2035 BRITTEN FJ : ON THE SPRINGING AND ADJUSTING OF WATCHES   £35.00 
152pp Illus OP 1898 A thorough analytical study - particularly interesting and detailed section on observatory tests and a note on timing repeating carriage clocks. 
 Ref: 2025 BRITTEN FJ : WATCH AND CLOCKMAKERS HANDBOOK DICTIONARY AND GUIDE   £25.00 
Illus OP Various editions of this classic work available providing excellent practical guidance, and of use to both the beginner and those a little longer in the tooth ! Please advise if specific edition required when ordering. 
 Ref: 145 BRITTEN FJ : WATCH AND CLOCKMAKERS HANDBOOK DICTIONARY AND GUIDE- 15th ed   £35.00 
598p Illus OP 15th edition 1955 Makes good compromise between the differing editions. ex library, with weakened rear hinge; but contains contemporaneous adverts. . 
 Ref: 1843 BRITTEN FW : THE WATCH REPAIRERS INSTRUCTOR   £20.00 
140pp Illus OP 1945 A practical work - cleaning, repairing and adjusting - tools, materials and general processes - turning pinions, cylinders etc. Much of the information given is based on Hasluck's Watch Jobber. 
 Ref: 164 BRYANT D : WOODEN CLOCK CASES   £40.00 
159pp Illus colour plates / line drawings OP l994 Includes detailed plans for 18 traditional case styles -longcase, 17th/l8th century bracket, mantel, dial, Vienna Regulators etc - Measurements taken from actual clocks. 
 Ref: 171 CAMM FJ : WATCHES: ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIR   £20.00 
166pp Illus OP 1943 Tools, materials and methods of repair. Worth the shelf space! 
 Ref: 2683 CAMPIN F : PRACTICAL TREATISE ON MECHANICAL ENGINEERING   £50.00 
284pp Figs OP 3rd ed enlarged and rewritten 1895. Technical discussion and information on forging, moulding, casting, screw cutting, tools, steam engines, pumps, mills etc. One of the Weal's Scientific/technical series. Very good copy. 
 Ref: 3257 CITIZEN : PARTS CATALOGUE   £5.00 
1980 Parts catalogue 
 Ref: 3104 CLEAVES AH : WAYS AND MEANS   £5.00 
157pp OP 1892 Compilation of hints and helps for artisans, ranging from hardening, tempering, annealing, through to use of the lathe and general workshop techniques.  
 Ref: 125 CONOVER S : CHIME CLOCK REPAIR   £45.00 
210pp Illus 1989 Hardback One of the most comprehensive titles available focusing upon predominantly American chiming clocks as well as a section on typical Smiths. Other makes covered include: Seth Thomas, New Haven, Sessions, Waterbury, Ansonia, Globe, Junghams, Hermle, Urgos, Mauthe, Kieninger. 
 Ref: 3589 CONOVER SG : HOW TO REPAIR HERSCHEDE TUBULAR BELL CLOCKS   £20.00 
72pp Illus 1986 OP SC Title says it and contents cover it all ! 
 Ref: 3606 COX J : A LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT WITH EPICYCLIC MAINTAINING WORK   £15.00 
62pp Illus SC OP 1990 Provides Full instruction, including the making of a short case for the movement. 
 Ref: 262 CUZNER B : SILVERSMITHS MANUAL   £15.00 
192pp Illus 2nd ed 1965 reprint with complete dj. General principles silver working - of use when making your own watch cases! 
 Ref: 1335 DANIELS G : WATCHMAKING   £45.00 
420pp Illus 3rd ed reprinted 2002 OP. A fantastic work written by a master in the craft with the intention of inspiring others in the art of watchmaking A complete text book covering all aspects of the making of a precision watch. This revision and enlarged edition includes information previously only in French edition. 
 Ref: 1 DANIELS G : THE PRACTICAL WATCH ESCAPEMENT   £35.00 
81pp Illus SC OP 1994 Survey and analysis of geometry and design of the mechanical watch escapement from the verge to the co-axial. 
 Ref: 1246 DE CARLE D : COMPLICATED WATCHES AND THEIR REPAIR   £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. 
 Ref: 283 DE CARLE D : THE WATCHMAKER'S AND MODEL ENGINEER'S LATHE   £17.50 
220pp Illus 5th ed 1998 Unique guide to old and new lathes and their accessories as well as practical content on how to use. Section added with revised directory of stockists. 
 Ref: 286 DE CARLE D : CLOCK AND WATCH REPAIRING   £18.99 
309pp Illus 2nd revised ed 2003 Not a combined edition of Practical Clock/Practical Watch - differing contents. 
 Ref: 284 DE CARLE D : PRACTICAL CLOCK REPAIRING   £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. 
 Ref: 287 DE CARLE D : PRACTICAL WATCH REPAIRING   £17.99 
319pp Figs Latest edition and one of the student's standard text books - takes each process logically step by step. 
 Ref: 282 DE CARLE D : PRACTICAL WATCH ADJUSTING & SPRINGING   £15.00 
150pp 1977 OP Over 200 illustrations and an excellent standard title for addition to the library, covering, balance spring and Breguet balance work, methods of adjustment, cleaning and oiling etc. 
 Ref: 288 DE CARLE D : WATCH AND CLOCK ENCYCLOPEDIA   £21.99 
340pp Over 1400 figs l995 4th ed Much expanded and updated. Every horologist whether interested in practical or historical matters should own a copy. Nomenclature of cases/parts of clocks and watches, types/styles/ dates, clock/watch trains. 
 Ref: 3653 DE CARLE D : PRACTICAL CLOCK REPAIRING   £12.50 
224pp Figs Latest edition Includes details for making fusee timepiece as well as step by step tuition of a wide variety of clock types - French, Carriage, Bracket , Alarm. Good SH copy 
 Ref: 3691 DE CARLE D : PRACTICAL WATCH REPAIRING   £10.00 
299pp Figs We have various copies of earlier editions of this student's standard text book which takes each process logically step by step. Will select best value copy in stock on receipt of your order. 
 Ref: 3580 DENISON E B : RUDIMENTARY TREATISE ON CLOCK & WATCH MAKING inc CHURCH CLOCKS   £45.00 
280pp Illus 1850 OP A rare early horological work provding an insight into both the practical and social aspects. Useful chapter on Church clocks, but includes much of broader interest. Has had some past repair/replacement of spine but is a serviceable copy.  
 Ref: 3491 EDWARDS R : THE TECHNIQUE OF JEWELLERY   £10.00 
240pp Illus OP 1977 Although not focused upon horology the book provides is quite good guidance, hints and explanation of jewellery techniques which can then be reapplied to more skilful repair of watchdials. 
 Ref: 26 ELLS A : FINDING AND RESTORING LONGCASE CLOCKS   £50.00 
128pp Illus OP 2000 Advice on selecting followed by various stages in restoration of cases, dials hands. has proved to be a very popular title over the years for the newcomer to this field of collecting. Unfortunately very difficult to find copies now. 
 Ref: 3194 FRENCH WATCH INDUSTRY : FRENCH WATCH MOVEMENTS: THEIR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS   £25.00 
132pp SC OP 1974 2nd ed; Spine binding. Brief details of history of French watch industry followed by a full explanation supported with detailed line drawings of lever and pin pallet watches. 
 Ref: 1507 FRIED H : THE ELECTRIC WATCH REPAIR MANUAL   £50.00 
248pp Figs SC OP 2nd ed 1972 Manual on repair of both electric watches and battery driven clocks. Widely regarded as one of the very best manulas on the subject. 
 Ref: 1412 FRITTS CE : WATCH ADJUSTER'S MANUAL   £30.00 
364pp Figs OP 3rd ed 1904 Practical guide watch and chronometer adjusting A little bench weary - certainly been on active duty : inside hinge split and cover grubby. 
 Ref: 387 GARRARD FJ : WATCH REPAIRING, CLEANING AND ADJUSTING   £12.50 
214pp Figs SC OP 1942 Includes verge (including conversion to lever), chronographs, marine chronometers.  
 Ref: 3654 GARRARD FJ : WATCH REPAIRING, CLEANING AND ADJUSTING   £15.00 
214pp Figs OP 1950ed Includes verge (including conversion to lever), chronographs, marine chronometers.  
 Ref: 386 GARRARD FJ : CLOCK REPAIRING AND MAKING   £12.00 
168pp Figs 1992 reprint SC OP Useful simple instructions including making of pallets, racks etc. intended for newcomer - written by working craftsman.  
 Ref: 3228 GAZELEY WJ : WATCH AND CLOCK MAKING AND REPAIRING   £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.  
 Ref: 2456 GAZELEY WJ : WATCH AND CLOCK MAKING AND REPAIRING   £25.00 
440pp Figs OP 1953 first ed. 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. Good condition. 
 Ref: 389 GAZELEY WJ : CLOCK AND WATCH ESCAPEMENTS   £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. 
 Ref: 2649 GEE G : RECOVERING PRECIOUS METALS FROM WASTE LIQUID RESIDUES   £100.00 
380pp Illus 1920 Obviously the recovery of gold, silver etc from rinsing waters, (including hand washing!) photographer's old toning solutions etc was vital in the 1920s. Formulae and practical information in abundance! 
 Ref: 398 GLASGOW D : WATCH AND CLOCKMAKING   £45.00 
341pp Illus Privately bound copy of 1885 publication. OP Written as the English watch trade was struggling to survive this was intended as a textbook for young apprentices. Contemporary attitudes creep into preliminary overview of craft followed by excellent theoretical and practical detail. Not sure how the facsimile has been reproduced but it could have been a good quality photocopy which has been bound privately. 
 Ref: 3229 GOODRICH WL : THE MODERN CLOCK   £25.00 
502pp Illus OP 1905 ed A study of time keeping mechanisms, their construction, regulation and repair Particularly helpful mercurial pendulums, simple and perpetual calendars, gravity escapement, electric (Gillett,Ponds etc.) 
 Ref: 417 GRACE Rev GA : ART AND CRAFT OF ORNAMENTAL TURNING   £35.00 
60pp Illus SC 1960 Original edition (as typed manuscript) edited with added introduction by Abell actually better than later printing! Technical and practical content. 
 Ref: 2057 GRANT GB : A TREATISE ON GEAR WHEELS   £40.00 
105pp Figs OP 11ed 1906 This hard back printing of a still sort after and difficult to locate title is published by Philadelphia Gear Works Ltd and in excellent contemporaneous condition. 
 Ref: 2114 GRIBI T : PRACTICAL COURSE IN ADJUSTING   £75.00 
196pp plus plates Illus OP 1901 All elucidated and demonstrated - how to make balance arbor, cleaning and the lever escapement. Weiss signed bookplate. 
 Ref: 1638 GRIMWOOD P : MOON MECHANISMS - A RESTORER'S GUIDE   £25.00 
72pp Illus OP 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.  
 Ref: 1759 GUYOT E : HISTOIRE DE LA DETERMINATION DES LONGITUDES   £50.00 
254pp Illus SC OP l955 Discusses various methods including Harrison Berthoud chronometers, methods of compensation, work of Neuchatel Observatory, electric telegraph etc Much to broaden the minds of horologists! 
 Ref: 445 HAIGH R : CLASSIC CLOCKS FOR WOODWORKERS   £18.00 
160pp Figs l994 Complete patterns for 21 clocks cases in the classic styles i.e. Art Nouveau and Deco, Regency, Renaissance etc. All are intended 'to use ready made quartz movements' Not for the purist! 
 Ref: 1737 HAMILTON : WATCH MATERIALS CATALOG   £15.00 
42pp Illus OP SC 1947 original copy Covers a little nibbled around edges - contents fine. 
 Ref: 3108 HAMILTON : SERVICE AND REPAIR OF THE HAMILTON ELECTRIC WATCH   £25.00 
106pp 1959 Service manual. 
 Ref: 3107 HAMILTON, SMITH WO : HAMILTON ELECTRIC WATCH REPAIR MANUAL   £25.00 
98pp 1958 Service manual for Model 500 5/0 size. 
 Ref: 1255 HASLUCK P : THE WATCH JOBBERS HANDYBOOK   £15.00 
145pp Illus OP Various copies from early 1900s. Cleaning, adjusting repairing - A very useful guide which provides excellent guidance and instruction for most beginners. 
 Ref: 2594 HASLUCK PN : THE MECHANICS WORKSHOP HANDYBOOK   £15.00 
136pp Figs OP 1911 Spine rubbed - pictorial binding. Practical notes on soldering, case hardening, filing, tool grinding etc. 
 Ref: 462 HASLUCK PN : THE METAL TURNERS HANDBOOK   £15.00 
l52pp Illus OP 1882 A practical manual for workers at the Foot Lathe. 
 Ref: 463 HASWELL JE : HOROLOGY   £30.00 
288pp Illus OP Various reprints 1947/1976 with supplement. Discusses science of time measurement and construction of clocks and watches - some on marine chronometers, electric clocks (Lowne). 
 Ref: 2967 HASWELL R : PRICE LIST OF WATCH MATERIALS AND TOOLS   £25.00 
112pp SC OP circa 1920's. Difficult to date this original catalogue but it refers to the company having exhibited and won medals at exhibitions in the 1860's and having been in business for 60 years so looks like a late 1920's early 1930's catalogue. 
 Ref: 465 HATTON T : AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MECHANICAL PART OF CLOCK/WATCH WORK   £15.00 
400pp + pl 1978 facsimile reprint of 1773 original Written by practical craftsman with some contemporary workshop methods described Historically an important book but not a text book for the novice. 
 Ref: 1733 HENRI PICARD ET CIE : WATCH MATERIALS TOOLS CATALOGUE   £65.00 
123pp Illus SC OP l955 Swiss catalogue of watch materials and tools. Much to desired at yesterday's prices As well as practical application - fascinating record 'industrial' history now lost. The advertising wrappers on the mainspring packets are a gem. 
 Ref: 2465 HILL C W : THE DESIGN OF TOOTHED GEAR   £15.00 
60pp Illus OP 1918 Appears to relate to involute teeth! Includes cutting of teeth. A typical detailed technical manual of the period. 
 Ref: 488 HOBSON C : HOBSON'S CHOICE   £15.00 
104pp 90 figs l6 illus SC OP l982 The working sketches made by Charles Hobson and Dan Parkes of repeat work found on English bracket clock (1675-l740) that had passed through their workshops. Very useful and helpful. 
 Ref: 3601 HOEY RJ : HOEY'S PENDULUM CLOCK REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL   £10.00 
96pp Illus SC OP 1971 Crammed with information to assist the beginner recognise, understand and tackle restoration.  
 Ref: 1232 HOOD G : MODERN METHODS IN HOROLOGY   £25.00 
254pp Illus OP 1950s? Says practical information for young watchmakers but plenty for the more advanced student. Written for students for USA Institute. 
 Ref: 524 HUMBERT B : SWISS SELF WINDING WATCHES   £50.00 
254pp Illus OP l956 Definitive repair manual automatic pocket/wrist watches 
 Ref: 3057 HYLTIN TM : THE DIGITAL ELECTRONIC WATCH   £25.00 
240pp Illus OP 1978 One of the first titles in this area, content remains instructive and relevant. Easy to understand style to assist repairers as well as development of a broader understanding. 
 Ref: 530 IMMISCH M : PRIZE ESSAY ON THE BALANCE SPRING AND ISOCHRONAL ADJUSTMENT   £100.00 
50pp Illus OP 1872 Covers isochronal adjustments and has nice advert for Ganeval and Callard watch pendulum spring. Always amused me that author ensured publication in book format prior to appearance in Horological Journal. 
 Ref: 2118 IMMISCH M : PRIZE ESSAY ON THE BALANCE SPRING AND ISOCHRONAL ADJUSTMENT   £60.00 
43pp Figs OP Hard bound/pictorial cover USA edition. Well travelled and read copy ex Jean Louis Roehrich, Carl Anderson Tech Director of USA Horological Institute. Useable, but could do with a rebinding. 
 Ref: 2579 IMPERIAL JOURNAL OF ART : SCIENCE, MECHANISMS AND ENGINEERING   £45.00 
Vol 1 648pp plus fd plates of locomotives (Bury, Curtis Kennedy), marine engines, astronomical clock, Bain electric telegraph. Includes significant series of practical papers on steam engines and details of railway printing ticket machine c 1870's. Binding rubbed but sound - some chipping to plates 
 Ref: 1561 JACOT & SON : HOW TO REPAIR MUSICAL BOXES   £10.00 
32pp Illus SC OP 1966 reprint Practical instructions with illus catalogue of materials  
 Ref: 1833 JENNINGS T : THE DEVELOPMENT OF BRITISH BELL FITTINGS   £20.00 
168pp Illus OP l997 An important work - informative to knowledgeable and thought provoking to the rest of us! Nearly out of print. 
 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: 2833 JONES B : WORKSHOP HINTS FOR MUNITION WORKERS   £25.00 
154pp Illus Sc 1916 Not sure for whom written as surely those employed in the making of shells and shell cases in Coventry/Stockport were already instructed! Excellent condition - piece of social history! 
 Ref: 2248 JONES B : CLOCK CLEANING AND REPAIRING   £10.00 
176pp Illus OP 1976 Sixth edition and imprint says all about what an excellent composite title this is providing an excellent canter through the various tricks and traits of alternative movements. Good copy. 
 Ref: 2671 JONES FD : DIE DESIGN AND DIE MAKING PRACTICE   £30.00 
956pp Figs OP 2nd ed 1941 Useful few pages on dies for watch hands, cases, dials and sub presses for watch clicks. 
 Ref: 2596 JONES T & TG : MACHINE DRAWING FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS   £20.00 
2 vols Book 1 General, valves, shafts etc c80pp OP 6th ed 1902 plus Book 3 Engine and Pump details c 80pp OP 3rd ed 1907 Engravings and coloured drawings Demonstrates the required skills of an engineer student nearly 100 years ago! Binding poor on spine. 
 Ref: 2776 KATER H & LARDNER D : TREATISE ON MECHANICS   £30.00 
342pp Engravings 1830 Important horologically for chapters on wheelwork, balances and pendulums Half calf, marbled boards, gilt spine Binding on spine becoming weak but no immediate problem. 
 Ref: 2570 KLEINLEIN WJ : RULES AND PRACTICES FOR ADJUSTING WATCHES   £20.00 
133pp Figs OP 1940 ed Final small chapter relates wristwatches; gilt edging to pages; 
 Ref: 1874 KLEINLEIN WJ : PRACTICAL BALANCE AND HAIRSPRING WORK   £20.00 
115pp Illus OP 1925 original ed. Includes truing, poising, selecting, colleting. 
 Ref: 7 LAIDLAW-DICKSON D J : THE BOOK OF THE UNIMAT   £50.00 
128pp SC OP 1977 Unfortunately out of print this most useful book includes information on the SL and Mark 3 lathes and provides a guide to the operation of the lathes, accessories and possible tasks. Aimed primarily at the user as a first timer. See Tingey sequel for more advanced use. 
 Ref: 3518 LE COULTRE : HOW TO REPAIR ATMOS: THE PERPETUAL MOTION CLOCK   £15.00 
16pp Illus 2006 SC An absolutely invaluable reprint of the original 1952 guidance provided by the manufacturers for the repair and maintenance of the Atmos clock. See also separate publication on Repair Notes. 
 Ref: 3519 LE COULTRE : JAEGER LECOULTRE ATMOS: REPAIR NOTES: THE PERPETUAL MOTION CLOCK   £10.00 
16pp Illus 2006 SC An absolutely invaluable reprint of the manufacturers repair notes for Atmos VI Caliber No 528, with parts list for both Caliber 528 and 540. Provides detailed guidance. See also separate publication on How to Repair. 
 Ref: 594 LECOULTRE F : A GUIDE TO COMPLICATED WATCHES   £42.00 
216pp Figs 2004 3rd ed Thorough technical exposition if working at the bench - repeaters, chronographs, perpetual calendars etc French Text edition also available: Les Montres Compliquees 
 Ref: 2346 LELAND CG : A MANUAL OF MENDING AND REPAIRING   £15.00 
262pp Dia OP 1896 No direct reference to clocks but copious recipes and helpful repair hints on woodwork, papier mache, metal work, (soldering) mother of pearl, ivory etc. 
 Ref: 2311 LENORMAND LS, JANVIER, MAGNIER D : MANUELS-RORET DE L' HORLOGER   £300.00 
336pp plus fd plates OP Leather rebind of 1st ed 1830 Discusses the making of watches and clocks and obviously the contemporary remarks provide illuminating reading! 
 Ref: 3161 LOCKE J : YOUR CLOCK: THE OWNERS GUIDE TO MECHANICAL CLOCKS   £7.00 
50pp SC 2002 Everything for the beginner as well as those who ought to know better to help with the setting up and maintenance of all common clock types. 
 Ref: 3554 LUKIN J : AMATEUR MECHANICS WORKSHOP   £55.00 
148pp Illus 1870 first edition in very good condition. Contains a comprehensive summary and direction for the manipulation of wood and metals in a workshop environment some 130 years ago. 
 Ref: 1155 LUKIN J : TURNING LATHES, MANUAL FOR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND APPRENTICES   £25.00 
160pp Illus 1st ed 1888 Pleasing decorative pictorial cover. Classic on art of turning. 
 Ref: 2870 MACTAGGART P & A : PRACTICAL GILDING   £20.00 
74pp SC 1984 Good professional information on water and oil gilding 
 Ref: 2565 MARYON H : METALWORK AND ENAMELLING   £15.00 
326pp Illus OP 2nd ed 1923 Practical Treatise on Gold and Silversmiths' Work and their Allied crafts - covers necessary tools, casting, polishing, etc. 
 Ref: 3493 MARYON H : METALWORK AND ENAMELLING   £15.00 
335pp 367 Illus SC Revised 5th ed 1971 For the horologist the value comes within the chapters on hinging, enamelwork and polishing and colouring 
 Ref: 2899 MATTHYS RJ : ACCURATE CLOCK PENDULUMS   £60.00 
260pp Dia 2004 A long needed title which skilfully draws together a wide range of information previously scattered amongst a number of sources. Will become a standard I am sure. 
 Ref: 2686 MOLLOY E : AUTOMATICS IN ENGINEERING PRODUCTION   £10.00 
112pp Illus OP 1942 Covers Jones & Shipman, Brown & Sharpe, Acme-Grindley, Herbert machinery - high proportion of information on the screwcutting machines. 
 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: 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: 2912 NAVY DEPARTMENT : MANUAL FOR OVERHAUL, REPAIR AND HANDLING OF CHELSEA TYPE CLOCKS   £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. 
 Ref: 3428 NELSON JA : THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MAKING WOODEN CLOCKS   £22.00 
176pp Illus 2003 Detailed drawings and narrative to assist in the making of 37 different style clock cases. 
 Ref: 2807 NEWCOMEN SOCIETY : TRANSACTIONS   £20.00 
4 vols - 65-68 (1993-1997) - railways, computers, aircraft, steam engine theory in 19th century etc. 
 Ref: 730 ORD-HUME AWJG : RESTORING MUSICAL BOXES AND MUSICAL CLOCKS   £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.  
 Ref: 1041 PATENT OFFICE : PATENTS FOR INVENTION - CLOCKS, WATCHES TIMEKEEPERS   £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. 
 Ref: 3139 PATENT OFFICE : PATENTS FOR INVENTION - BELLS GONGS, FOGHORNS,SIRENS, AND WHISTLES   £50.00 
9 VOLUMES: Original soft cover HMSO publications from the period and covers range 1889 -1930 providing abridgements and details of specifications. 
 Ref: 754 PELLATON DR JC : WATCH ESCAPEMENTS   £35.00 
126pp Illus OP Hardbound 3rd ed 1930's Part of Swiss Course in Horology. 
 Ref: 3236 PENMAN L : THE CARRIAGE CLOCK: A Repair and Restoration Manual   £27.50 
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. 
 Ref: 1348 PENMAN L : PRACTICAL CLOCK ESCAPEMENTS   £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. 
 Ref: 1796 PENMAN L : GEAR CUTTING ON THE LATHE   £17.50 
51pp Illus SC OP 1999 - Good clear instruction 
 Ref: 1700 PENMAN L : MAKING CLOCKS - THE MASTER BOOK   £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  
 Ref: 759 PENMAN L : THE CLOCK REPAIRERS HANDBOOK - Hardback   £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;  
 Ref: 2541 PEPPE R : AUTOMATA AND MECHANICAL TOYS   £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! 
 Ref: 2897 PERKINS AB : THE MODERN WATCHMAKERS LATHE AND HOW TO USE IT   £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 
 Ref: 769 PIPE RW : THE AUTOMATIC WATCH   £25.00 
156pp Illus OP 1952 details of the more important movements Breitling, Tudor Prince etc., together with instructions on care and maintenance. 
 Ref: 2238 PLAYTNER H R : AN ANALYSIS OF THE LEVER ESCAPEMENT   £27.50 
57pp Dia OP 1910 Practical lecture delivered to Canadian Watchmakers by noted horologist.
Hard covered edition. 
 Ref: 3113 PLEWES J : REPAIRING RESTORING PENDULUM CLOCKS   £20.00 
224pp 1984 OP Illus. An excellent introductory title from which a few experienced hands could spot useful tips! 
 Ref: 6 R TINGAY : MAKING THE MOST OF THE UNIMAT   £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. 
 Ref: 67 RANDELL WL : WATCH REPAIRING AND ADJUSTING   £10.00 
46pp Illus SC OP cl925 Useful little book includes verge escapement. 
 Ref: 68 RANDELL WL : CLOCK REPAIRING AND ADJUSTING   £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. 
 Ref: 3114 RANSHAW GS (editor) : MANUFACTURERS PRACTICAL RECIPES   £15.00 
420pp Secrets from this 1948 edition ! 
 Ref: 804 RAWLINGS AL : SCIENCE OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES   £35.00 
303pp Illus 1948 2nd ed. Classic reference book on scientific principles rather than on specific clocks.  
 Ref: 2519 REID T : TREATISE ON CLOCK AND WATCHMAKING   £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. 
 Ref: 2868 REINNEL F : CARPENTERS, JOINERS, CABINET MAKERS AND GILDERS COMPANION   £25.00 
89pp plus c50pp catalogue of brushes and materials SC Covers soiled 1876. Good practical content. 
 Ref: 2506 REYMONDIN CA : THEORY OF HOROLOGY   £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. 
 Ref: 3112 ROBINSON TR : MODERN CLOCKS: THEIR REPAIR & MAINTENANCE   £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 
 Ref: 1247 ROBINSON TR : MODERN CLOCKS: THEIR DESIGN & MAINTENANCE   £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. 
 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: 3700 SABINE CAPT E : EXPERIMENTS ON THE LENGTH OF THE SECONDS PENDULUM AT GREENWICH; AND   £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. 
 Ref: 3219 SAUNIER C : WATCHMAKERS HANDBOOK   £55.00 
496pp Illus Plates OP 1948ed. One of the most comprehensive workshop manuals and an ideal companion.  
 Ref: 2219 SCHWANATUS W, FENIMORE W : PRACTICAL TREATISE ON REPAIRING WATCH CASES   £10.00 
34pp SC OP Reprint of 1909 original. Quite informative and a topic rarely covered. 
 Ref: 1339 SHENTON A : THE EUREKA CLOCK   £38.00 
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. 
 Ref: 3558 SHERWOOD NB : WATCH AND CHRONOMETER JEWELING   £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. 
 Ref: 894 SMITH E : REPAIRING ANTIQUE CLOCKS - GUIDE FOR AMATEURS   £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!  
 Ref: 893 SMITH E : STRIKING AND CHIMING CLOCKS - THEIR WORKING AND REPAIR   £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. 
 Ref: 3527 SMITH E : REPAIRING ANTIQUE CLOCKS - GUIDE FOR AMATEURS   £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. 
 Ref: 895 SMITH E & B : RESTORING GRANDFATHER CLOCKS   £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. 
 Ref: 1098 SMITH E A : WORKING IN PRECIOUS METALS   £35.00 
400pp Illus OP 1991 A standard reference work providing helpful information on soldering of gold and silver etc. 
 Ref: 3116 SMITH WR : HOW TO MAKE A LYRE SKELETON CLOCK   £35.00 
84pp 256 drawings SC OP 1988 Provides detailed description, photographs and diagrams. 
 Ref: 2520 SMITHS & SONS CLERKENWELL LTD : ILLUSTRATED STOCK LIST - NON FERROUS METALS   £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! 
 Ref: 2466 SOUTH BEND LATHE WORKS : HOW TO RUN A LATHE   £25.00 
128pp Illus OP SC 1949 Vol 1 The Care and Operation of a Screw Cutting Lathe. 
 Ref: 2128 SPIERDIJK C : KLOKKEN EN KLOKKENMAKERS ZES EEUWEN UURWERK 1300-1900   £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. 
 Ref: 3085 SPONS : MECHANICS OWN BOOK: A MANUAL FOR HANDICRAFTSMEN AND AMATEURS   £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. 
 Ref: 2734 STEEL K : LINE ENGRAVING   £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. 
 Ref: 3145 STONEMAN M : EASY TO MAKE WOODEN SUNDIALS   £5.00 
38pp Illus SC Op 1982 "4 Illustrations and suggestions for designing your own pocket sundial. 
 Ref: 2583 STREET A : DIE CASTING - MANUAL FOR USER, BUYER AND DESIGNER   £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. 
 Ref: 912 SWINBURNE J : MECHANISM OF THE WATCH   £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 
 Ref: 2461 TAYLOR VJ BABB H. : MAKING AND REPAIRING WOODEN CLOCK CASES   £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. 
 Ref: 929 TAYLOR VJ BABB H. : MAKING AND REPAIRING WOODEN CLOCK CASES   £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. 
 Ref: 3231 TECHNOS : COMPANY CATALOGUE OF WATCH SPARE PARTS   £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. 
 Ref: 173 TENNANT F : THE ART OF THE PAINTED CLOCK DIAL   £75.00 
352pp Illus ( 730 with 517 in colour) 
 Ref: 933 TERWILLIGER C : HOROLOVAR 400 DAY CLOCK REPAIR GUIDE   £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. 
 Ref: 3540 TERWILLIGER C : HOROLOVAR 400 DAY CLOCK REPAIR GUIDE   £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. 
 Ref: 936 THISELL AG : SCIENCE OF WATCH REPAIRING SIMPLIFIED   £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. 
 Ref: 3543 THOMAS AG : BUNDLE OF CATALOGUES OF WATCHMAKERS TOOLS AND MATERIALS   £20.00 
c 350 pages of material from 1960's catalogues. 
 Ref: 2115 TIMEX : SERVICE MANUAL AND PARTS CATALOGUE   £25.00 
c90pp Illus OP Ring binder Relates to watches produced since 1961; also includes 1966 service manual. 
 Ref: 942 TIMMINS A : MAKING AN 8 DAY LONGCASE CLOCK   £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.  
 Ref: 943 TIMMINS A : MAKING AN 8 DAY LONGCASE CLOCK   £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. 
 Ref: 945 TORNEHAVE B : BORNHOLMSKE URMAGERE   £30.00 
175pp Illus SC OP l983 Useful practical text book and list of makers if Danish speaking! 
 Ref: 3134 TYLER EJ : HOW TO MAKE A WOODEN WHEELED CLOCK   £30.00 
12pp plus fold out drawings SC. 
 Ref: 962 TYLER EJ : THE CRAFT OF THE CLOCKMAKER   £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. 
 Ref: 124 TYLER EJ : HOW TO MAKE AN ENGLISH STYLE BRACKET CLOCK   £30.00 
88pp Illus1978 OP Hardback edition providing full details on construction of movement amnd case. 
 Ref: 2080 UNTRACHT O : METAL TECHNIQUES FOR CRAFTSMEN   £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. 
 Ref: 2782 URQUHART JW : ELECTRO PLATING - A PRACTICAL MANUAL   £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!). 
 Ref: 983 WADGE C : THE HANDS ON 400 DAY CLOCK REPAIR GUIDE   £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. 
 Ref: 1794 WATTERS M : MECHANICAL AND QUARTZ WATCH REPAIR   £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. 
 Ref: 1118 WATTERS M : CLOCK REPAIRERS MANUAL   £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. 
 Ref: 2386 WAY B, GREEN N : TIME AND ITS RECKONING   £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.  
 Ref: 993 WEAVER JD : ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC CLOCKS AND WATCHES   £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. 
 Ref: 1418 WHITEN AJ : REPAIRING OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES   £15.00 
288pp Illus OP 1979 Covers clocks and watches with verge, cylinder and lever escapements. 
 Ref: 1256 WILD JM : WHEEL AND PINIONS IN HOROLOGY HISTORY AND PRACTICAL GUIDE   £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. 
 Ref: 3123 WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A GALILEO' S ESCAPEMENT CLOCK   £25.00 
44pp 100 Illus SC spine binding . This edition now includes a dial to indicate the time. 
 Ref: 3132 WILDING J : TOOLS FOR THE CLOCKMAKER AND REPAIRER   £30.00 
144pp 250 Illus SC; How to make and use those mysterious and essential items! 
 Ref: 1913 WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF 3/4 SECONDS PENDULUM ELECTRIC CLOCK   £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. 
 Ref: 3369 WILDING J : MACHINING AND CONSTRUCTING A CASTLE CLOCK   £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. 
 Ref: 3124 WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A WEIGHT DRIVEN 8 DAY WALL CLOCK (ORIGINAL VERSION)   £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. 
 Ref: 3133 WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LARGE WHEEL SKELETON CLOCK   £30.00 
64pp 137 Illus SC spine binding . A simple design around inverted Y frames, constructed with assistance of a Myford ML7 lathe. 
 Ref: 1300 WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WOODEN WHEELED CLOCK   £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. 
 Ref: 3364 WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TAVERN OR ACT OF PARLIAMENT CLOCK   £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. 
 Ref: 3122 WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELEGANT SCROLL TYPE SKELETON CLOCK   £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. 
 Ref: 3246 WILDING J : HOROLOGICAL MISCELLANIES   £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. 
 Ref: 3376 WILDING J : VOLUME 5: HOW TO REPAIR ANTIQUE CLOCKS   £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.  
 Ref: 3375 WILDING J : VOLUME 4: HOW TO REPAIR ANTIQUE CLOCKS   £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. 
 Ref: 3355 WILDING J : MACHINING AND CONSTRUCTING A CASTLE CLOCK   £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. 
 Ref: 3125 WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A BATTERY DRIVEN ELECTRIC CLOCK   £30.00 
57pp 145 Illus SC spine binding . Design is based upon the Ever Ready Electrically Propelled clocks, utilises a Myford ML7. 
 Ref: 3374 WILDING J : VOLUME 3: HOW TO REPAIR ANTIQUE CLOCKS   £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. 
 Ref: 3373 WILDING J : VOLUME 2: HOW TO REPAIR ANTIQUE CLOCKS   £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.
 
 Ref: 3129 WILDING J : VOLUME 1: HOW TO REPAIR ANTIQUE CLOCKS   £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.  
 Ref: 3241 WILDING J : HINTS AND TIPS FOR CLOCKMAKERS AND REPAIRERS   £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. 
 Ref: 3126 WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A CRYSTAL WHEEL SKELETON CLOCK   £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. 
 Ref: 3120 WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 30 HOUR WEIGHT DRIVEN BRASS ALARM CLOCK   £25.00 
52pp 160 Illus SC ring bound. Includes details for optional alarm work. Suitable for first time clock maker. 
 Ref: 3127 WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ENGLISH DIAL CLOCK, WITH OPTIONAL DATE WORK   £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. 
 Ref: 3365 WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A WEIGHT DRIVEN 8 DAY WALL CLOCK (UPDATED VERSION)   £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. 
 Ref: 3128 WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A 16TH CENTURY STYLE CLOCK   £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. 
 Ref: 3367 WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SMALL WEIGHT DRIVEN TOWER CLOCK MOVEMENT   £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. 
 Ref: 3356 WILDING J : HOW TO CONSTRUCT A SIMPLE MECHANICAL EGG TIMER/TIMEPIECE   £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. 
 Ref: 3358 WILDING J : HOW TO CONSTRUCT A SCISSORS CLOCK   £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. 
 Ref: 3359 WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WOODWARD GEARLESS CLOCK   £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. 
 Ref: 3360 WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LARGE BALANCE WHEEL ELECTRIC CLOCK   £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. 
 Ref: 3361 WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE M E JUBILEE ELECTRIC CLOCK   £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. 
 Ref: 3362 WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A REPLICA 18TH CENTURY 30 HOUR WEIGHT DRIVEN ALARM CLOCK   £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. 
 Ref: 3363 WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONGREVE ROLLING BALL CLOCK   £30.00 
80pp 140 Illus SC spine binding . A popular project providing a fascinating feature timepiece. Utilises a Myford ML7 or similar. 
 Ref: 3366 WILDING J : THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ENGLISH REGULATOR   £30.00 
100pp 350 Illus SC ring bound. An excellent project for the serious constructor seeking a replica high quality timepiece. 
 Ref: 3503 WILDING J : BUILDING MECCANO CLOCKS   £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. 
 Ref: 114 WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A 16TH CENTURY STYLE CLOCK   £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. 
 Ref: 3605 WILDING J : NOTES ON TOWER CLOCKS: THEIR MAINTENANCE REPAIR AND OVERHAUL   £25.00 
60pp Illus 1991 SC As always provides an excellent reference point from which to find out the mistakes to avoid. Well illustrated.  
 Ref: 3515 WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE THE CLAUDE REEVE LONGCASE ORNATE REGULATOR   £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. 
 Ref: 116 WILDING J : MACHINING AND CONSTRUCTING A CASTLE CLOCK   £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. 
 Ref: 3516 WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE THE CLAUDE REEVE 4- LEGGED GRAVITY ESCAPEMENT CLOCK   £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. 
 Ref: 111 WILDING J : HOW TO MAKE A BATTERY DRIVEN ELECTRIC CLOCK   £25.00 
53pp 1978 Illus Original hardback binding . Design is based upon the Ever Ready Electrically Propelled clocks, utilises a Myford ML7. 
 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: 1023 WOLTERS Dr X : DE FRIESE STOEL EN STAARTKLOK   £40.00 
166pp Illus SC OP l973 Detailed repair manual. 
 Ref: 3661 WOOF E : THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL SKELETON CLOCK   £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.  
 Ref: 3136 WRIGHT JG : HOW TO MAKE A JOSEPH MERLIN BAND CLOCK   £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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