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AKED C : HOROLOGY IN PROVINCIAL RURAL MUSEUMS Ref: 3141 £10.00
46pp SC OP 1974 Title says it all, published by AHS.

ALLAN C : OLD STIRLING CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 14 £27.50
160pp illus OP l989 Limited edition of 500 copies - Mainly longcase. Contents follow the accepted pattern of maker's names, dates of working interspersed with illustrations.

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.

APPLEBY K : CLOCKMAKERS OF CHESHIRE Ref: 1634 £25.00
152pp Illus 1999 Listing by makers and locations together with some reprinted material from previous researchers Chester makers have chapter on their own.

ATKINS S E, OVERALL W H : SOME ACCOUNT OF THE COMPANY OF CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 39 £300.00
346pp Privately printed OP 1881 Historical account of the Company with many extracts from the original manuscripts.ood insight into working practices, apprenticeships, biographical detail of early makers. Essential if your interest lies with the early makers. Ex Bradford free library presented by the Clockmakers Company.

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.

BARBER A RAILTON J : COVENTRY WATCHMAKERS HERITAGE TRAIL Ref: 2441 £9.00
51pp Illus SC 2003 Intended to be used to guide a walker through the watchmaking areas of Spon End and Chapelfields but is most informative for those who cannot visit Coventry and collect Coventry made watches.

BATES K : CLOCKMAKERS OF NORTHUMBERLAND AND DURHAM Ref: 78 £50.00
450pp 126 Illus OP 1980 Comprehensive history and styles of clocks made in this area. Over 500 makers listed. Privately printed, signed and numbered limited (1000 copies ) edition.

BEESON CFC : CLOCK MAKING IN OXFORDSHIRE 1400-1850 Ref: 25 £30.00
212pp Illus SC OP 1989 3rd ed with revised index. Excellent listing of names, biographical details (strong Knibb associations!). Includes section on turret clocks, and sundials.

BEESON CFC : CLOCK MAKING IN OXFORDSHIRE 1400-1850 Ref: 2934 £75.00
160pp Illus SC 1962 OP 1st ed Special limited numbered edition of 150 published by local history society. This copy was the Authors and is Number 1. Excellent listing of names, biographical details (strong Knibb associations!). Includes section on turret clocks, and sundials.

BEESON CFC : CLOCK MAKING IN OXFORDSHIRE 1400-1850 Ref: 3513 £65.00
160pp Illus SC 1962 OP 1st ed, complete with subsequent the rarely available 32pp addenda. Excellent listing of names, biographical details (strong Knibb associations!). Includes section on turret clocks, and sundials.

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.

BELLCHAMBERS J : DEVONSHIRE CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 1271 £25.00
41pp Illus SC OP l962 Significant illus - textual description as well as listing. Very good copy.

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.

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.

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.

BRITTEN FJ : FORMER CLOCK AND WATCH MAKERS AND THEIR WORK Ref: 3016 £20.00
397pp Illus First ed 1894. This long standing favourite and standard reference provides an account of the development of horological instruments from the earliest mechanisms with portraits of the masters of the art; includes directory of over 500 names. Front inner hinge split with top and bottom of spine rubbed... a well handled copy with at least 7 previous owners having declared themselves! Priced accordingly.

BRITTEN FJ : OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS - 7th Ref: 2330 £40.00
518pp Illus 7th ed 1956 OP 1969 Historical survey with extensive list of makers.

BRITTEN FJ : OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS - 3rd Ref: 2327 £40.00
517pp Illus Reprint of 1911 3rd edition in larger format plus 250 additional illus and comments OP 1988 Classic work with excellent list of makers. Various other editions also in stock at various prices: please enquire

BRITTEN FJ : OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS - 8th Ref: 3577 £45.00
532pp Illus 8th ed 1973 OP Historical survey with extensive list of makers. Still a very popular addition to the library. Good clean dustjacket.

BROWN C & M : THE CLOCKMAKERS OF LLANRWST- PRE INDUSTRIAL CLOCKMAKING IN A WELSH Ref: 16 £45.00
276pp Well illus OP Original rarer hardback edition. 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. Slight scuff/small tear to corner of dj.

CAVE BW : JONAS BARBER, CLOCKMAKER OF WINSTER Ref: 200 £30.00
270pp Illus SC OP 1979 Exhaustive detailed account of famed Cumbrian family of clockmakers.

CAVE BW : JONAS BARBER, CLOCKMAKER OF WINSTER Ref: 99 £50.00
270pp Illus Hardback ed. OP 1979 Exhaustive detailed account of famed Cumbrian family of clockmakers.

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.

COVENTRY WATCH PROJECT : MOMENTS IN TIME: THE HISTORY OF THE COVENTRY WATCH INDUSTRY Ref: 2965 £10.00
45pp Illus SC OP 1995 A useful booklet first published to coincide with the dedication of the Earldon clock. Title says it all.

CRAVEN M : JOHN WHITEHURST OF DERBY: CLOCKMAKER & SCIENTIST Ref: 247 £85.00
264pp Illus OP 1996 Man of many parts! Leading scientist of the day -1713-1788. Member of the Lunar Society - horologists will of course be concentrating on his association with the invention of the night watchman's tell-tale clock.

DALY A : ORMSKIRK CLOCKMAKERS AND WATCHMAKERS Ref: 203 £19.00
142pp 176 Illus (many colour) 2006 Southern Lancaster was an important centre of clock and watchmaking from the 17th century and Ormskirk was the home of important early Lantern Clock makers such as Webster, Barton leading into the18th century longcase makers and a distinctive style in the 19th century in parallel with the rise of local watchmakers competing with those in Liverpool. Includes full listing of regional makers and well written.

DANIELL J : MAKING OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES LEICESTERSHIRE & RUTLAND Ref: 264 £35.00
36pp Illus SC OP l952 Extremely rare item. Good list of makers. Spotting on cover but binding sound.

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.

DENT G : CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS OF THE OLD PARISH OF HALIFAX Ref: 297 £120.00
28pp Illus SC OP l947 Covers makers 1624-1850 As with many of these smaller regional works produced in short print runs demand outstrips supply. Ex. Beeson library and in good condition.

DINSDALE NV : THE OLD CLOCKMAKERS OF YORKSHIRE Ref: 2926 £35.00
82pp SC OP l946 One of the rarer regional books. Portrait of Harrison plus some interesting clocks illustrated Some general background comments plus directory .Dustjacket has a few nibbles out of it and has been repaired with vinegar and brown paper! But at least it has the very flimsy dustjacket which of itself is unusual. Copy of correspondence with the author included.

DINSDALE NV : THE OLD CLOCKMAKERS OF YORKSHIRE Ref: 1690 £35.00
82pp SC OP 1946 One of the rarer regional books. Portrait of Harrison plus some interesting clocks illustrated Some general background comments plus directory. Slight repair to flimsy dustjacket, signed by the author.

DOWLER G : GLOUCESTERSHIRE CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS Ref: 304 £45.00
192pp Illus OP 1984 Good regional book - well researched and written.

ELLIOTT DJ : SHROPSHIRE CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS Ref: 338 £45.00
172pp Illus l979 OP Useful directory of regional makers - chapter on Joyce family turret clockmakers.

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.

FORESTER M : THE CLOCKMAKERS OF ODIHAM, HAMPSHIRE Ref: 3517 £10.00
42pp 2007 SC Illus A well producedand illustrated limited private printing drawing together research into the 30 known clockmakers of this small Hampshire town from 1660 to 1927. A prolific location given its size !

GREENLAW J : SWANSEA CLOCKS:WATCH AND CLOCKMAKERS OF SWANSEA DISTRICT (LLANELLI, LLANDEILO AND NEATH) Ref: 1197 £50.00
125pp Illus SC OP 1997. Apart from traditional listings names/biographical etc. detail author has widened contents to include development horology in this area, advice on care of clocks, setting up, etc. Signed numbered limited edition copy.

HAGGAR AL. and MILLER LF : SUFFOLK CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 441 £325.00
169pp 86pl OP l974 together with 29pp illus SC supplement Good listing prefaced by chapters discussing local makers. Highly sought after. Copy in good condition with good dustjacket excepting a slight tear repaired.

HAWKES AJ : CLOCKMAKERS AND WATCHMAKERS OF WIGAN 1650-1850 Ref: 467 £85.00
84pp OP Small private printing 1950 Not just a directory but chapters on the makers and their clocks/watches One of the harder to find regional titles showing only a few limited signs of wear and tear.

HAWKINS JB : THOMAS COLE AND VICTORIAN CLOCKMAKING Ref: 468 £45.00
174pp plus 80pp appendix on Great Exhibition l851 Illus OP l975 Standard work on Cole Strut Clocks but details on contemporary retailers (Payne, Hancock) useful in other contexts. Dustjacket rather nibbled and worn in places.

HODGES TB : ERASTUS HODGES 1781-1847 Ref: 3052 £20.00
360pp Illus OP 1994 Researched from a vast array of family memorabilia a keen insight is provided into the manufacture and marketing in New England of the Hodge clocks.

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.

INDER PM : CLOCKS AND WATCHES - EXETER MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY Ref: 2254 £10.00
22pp Illus SC OP 1972 Not necessarily local makers.

KOCHMANN K : CLOCK AND WATCH TRADEMARKS WITH EUROPEAN ORIGINS Ref: 576 £45.00
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 !!!!!

LANE J : COVENTRY APPRENTICES AND THEIR MASTERS 1781-l806 Ref: 587 £20.00
144pp l983 A complete listing of all apprentices i.e. weavers, watchmakers, candle makers etc. Quite interesting social history if nothing else.

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.

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.

LINNARD W : CARDIFF CLOCKS Ref: 1669 £14.95
44pp Illus SC 1999 Comprehensive account of watch and clockmakers in Cardiff, the valleys and Vale of Glamorgan including reprint of Morgan (jewellers) catalogue.

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 : 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.

LOOMES B : CLOCKMAKERS OF NORTHERN ENGLAND Ref: 1108 £34.99
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.

LOOMES B : THE EARLY CLOCKMAKERS OF GREAT BRITAIN Ref: 631 £45.00
608pp Illus OP 1981 Preliminary chapters on apprenticeship system, the Clock-makers Company practices followed by details of makers working prior to 1700. About 5000 names listed.

LOOMES B : WESTMORLAND CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 619 £27.50
120pp Illus 1974 OP Describes clockmaking in the area and lists makers. Good clean copy.

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.

LOOMES B : WATCHMAKERS AND CLOCKMAKERS OF THE WORLD Vol 2 Ref: 3720 £15.00
263pp OP 1978 Alphabetical list of 34000 makers with dates/addresses etc up to and including those working in 1825. Essential reference book. The companion Vol 1 is by Bailee. Both volumes now subsumed into the latest combined 21st century edition by Loomes..

LOOMES B : LANCASHIRE CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 620 £40.00
184pp. Illus OP 1975 Preliminary chapters on typical styles followed by list of makers

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.

MARRYAT H, BROADBENT U : ROMANCE OF HATTON GARDEN Ref: 2871 £20.00
135pp Illus fd pl Deckle edge 1930. Horological interest in author - Marryat was a famous watch collector and author of privately printed book on watches. I have always been led to believe that he was the father in law of George Daniels. Excellent historical account.

MASON B : CLOCK AND WATCHMAKING IN COLCHESTER Ref: 2597 £150.00
436pp Well illus OP 1969 This copy has a letter from the author to Dr Beeson gifting him the book in thanks for his help. A general history of provincial clockmaking with special reference to those working in the Colchester area - 30 hour, 8 day, month going clocks - discusses movements, dials, spandrels. Biography etc.

MASON B : CLOCK AND WATCHMAKING IN COLCHESTER Ref: 1909 £135.00
436pp Well illus OP 1969 A general history of provincial clockmaking with special reference to those working in the Colchester area - 30 hour, 8 day month going clocks movements, dials, spandrels well illus and described - few watches. Biography etc

MATHER HH : CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS OF NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Ref: 651 £15.00
93pp Well Illus SC OP l979 512 makers listed following general introduction.

McKENNA J : CLOCKMAKERS AND WATCHMAKERS IN CENTRAL ENGLAND Ref: 657 £35.00
368pp Illus 2002 Essential reference work covering makers working in Birmingham, Coventry, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Staffordshire Also includes subsidiary trades such as dial makers, bells, cases etc.

McKENNA J : WATCH AND CLOCKMAKERS OF THE BRITISH ISLES: each Ref: 656 £5.00
WARWICKSHIRE 56pp Illus SC OP 1988 BIRMINGHAM 96pp Illus SC OP l988 Unfortunately these were the only two of a promised series.

MERCER T : CHRONOMETER MAKERS OF THE WORLD Ref: 666 £40.00
285pp Illus colour New edition 2003 General history, identification marks and extensive listing names/ dates/ anecdotal detail of makers and associated craftsmen.

MILES B : CORNISH CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 674 £20.00
94pp Illus OP 1970 Small but competent regional book.

MONTES M : BROWN BOOTS IN EARLSDON Ref: 681 £15.00
60pp Illus SC l989 OP Well researched record of old Coventry watchmakers.

MOORE A J : CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 Ref: 11 £235.00
507pp Illus OP 1999 Companion volume to Clockmakers of Somerset. More than the conventional biographical listings - almost exhaustively annotated with fascinating snippits about the makers/their work, contemporary advertisements, views of premises etc. Excellent condition signed by author.

MOORE N : CHESTER CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 1107 £7.50
19pp Illus SC OP 1980's Exhibition held at Chester Museum. Was the first listing of any makers in this area.

NEALE J : JOSEPH AND THOMAS WINDMILLS Ref: 1425 £37.50
304pp Well illus l999 Biographical details of the Windmills family, full discussion and details of the clocks and watches. A welcome informative reference work.

NORGATE J and M and HUDSON F : DUNFERMLINE CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 713 £60.00
138pp Illus OP l982 Limited ed - 500 copies - OP Worthwhile regional book.

NORTH JD : RICHARD OF WALLINGFORD Ref: 716 £275.00
3 vols Over 1000pp Diagrams l976 This man was a remarkable astronomer and mathematician and of course the 'builder' of the astronomical clock of St Albans. These three volumes contain his writings with an introduction, English translation and commentary.

OSBORNE C, HEAPS J : ESSEX CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS Ref: 734 £30.00
24pp SC OP l979 A Directory of names/ dates with few illustrations. Small but a rare private printing.

OVENS R SLEATH S : TIME IN RUTLAND Ref: 2081 £24.00
400pp 900 Illus 500 drawings, diagrams and maps History and gazetteer of bells, clocks, sundials of Rutland including chapters on local clockmakers and founders of Rutland bells. An impressive piece of research presented in a highly readable manner.

PARKER P : CLOCKWISE AROUND WALES - HOROLOGICAL MISCELLANY Ref: 742 £14.00
120pp Illus SC l995 Compilation of articles, poems and other references with some original comment on sundials by Daniel on Welsh timekeepers generally.

PARKER P : CLOCKMAKING IN THE VALE OF CLWYD Ref: 743 £10.00
78pp Illus SC OP 1993 Discusses clocks as well as makers listings

PEARSON M : KENT CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 1113 £35.00
320pp Illus l997 Listing of 1200 clock and watchmakers plus chapters on important families, extracts from newspapers etc.

PEATE IC : CLOCK AND WATCH MAKERS IN WALES Ref: 2599 £25.00
112pp plus plates 1960 OP 2nd ed Useful listing from 17th,18th, 19th centuries - preliminary chapter on clock and watchmaking specific to Wales. A special book, much sought after, complete with dustjacket.

PICKFORD C : BEDFORDSHIRE CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS 1352-1880 Ref: 766 £75.00
224pp Illus SC OP 1991 Regional study - biographies of 350 local makers presented in an informed manner with copies of selected supporting documents inluded in the publication.

POLLARD D : THE ASTRONOMICAL CLOCKMAKER EDWARD COCKEY AND OTHER WARMINSTER HOROLOGISTS Ref: 1345 £45.00
320pp Illus SC OP l998 Limited ed 500 copies. Interesting and informative account of the main character with some pleasing information on other makers in the area.

PONSFORD CN : DEVON CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 782 £65.00
360pp Illus OP 1985 A very thorough account and listing of makers - well researched and written. A difficult to locate title, this copy in good condition with excellent dustjacket.

PONSFORD CN : TIME IN EXETER Ref: 190 £65.00
200pp 50pl 7 figs 1978 OP Hardback with good dustjacket. Lists Exeter makers with biographical and horological details. Some new information on Charles Shephards electric clock.

POTTS MS : POTTS OF LEEDS - FIVE GENERATIONS OF CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 2910 £45.00
432pp Over 700 Illus. 2006 An excellent publication recounting the history of the family business from 1790 onwards, with particular focus on the turret and dial clocks produced by the Potts family, includes a most valuable directory of over 1600 public clocks produced by Potts with details of when and where installed and a brief specification.

PRIESTLEY PT : EARLY ENGLISH WATCH CASE MAKERS OF ENGLAND 1631-1720 Ref: 1854 £20.00
89pp Illus 2000 Good background social history followed by directory of carefully researched detail on makers and their work Includes 10pp Addenda to first book (Watch Case Makers of England) PLUS free copy of Some Account of Liverpool Watch Case. Mint condition and so sensibly priced I can't believe it myself!

PROSSER R B : BIRMINGHAM INVENTORS AND INVENTIONS Ref: 2966 £25.00
250pp OP 1970 A County History reprint of a book first published in 1881, now with a forward by Asa Briggs, apart from the wealth on innovation revealed from one locality there is mention of a watchman's Tale tale clock in the 1820's.

PRYCE WTR and DAVIES TA : SAMUEL ROBERTS CLOCKMAKER Ref: 791 £35.00
450pp Illus b/w/c OP 1985 All new and original material. Fascinating book as it relates this particular maker and his work to the local social environment in the 18th century as well as great detail of the 600 clocks made by Roberts.

REID L : NORTH COUNTRY CLOCKMAKERS OF THE 17th, 18th, 19th CENTURIES Ref: 806 £25.00
140pp Illus OP 1981 reprint 1927 original Over 2500 names listed One of the first regional books - some variation in contents including illustrations to subsequent offerings. This looks like a jolly good buy to me compared to £160 for the original 1927 edition !!! Come on down South the price is right!

SEABY WA : CLOCKMAKERS OF WARWICKSHIRE AND LEAMINGTON Ref: 873 £12.50
64pp Illus SC OP l981 Introductory history then listings with a reasonable level of detail. Mark to front cover

SEVERS DF : GUIDE TO THE CLOCKMAKERS OF NORTHALLERTON AND THEIR CLOCKSL AND SUCCESSORS Ref: 115 £22.50
355pp col Illus SC 2008 Limited edition (400) An excellent sequel to the now out of print ealier publication by this authorr, providing new information on this relatively prolific regional area.

SHENTON R : CHRISTOPHER PINCHBECK AND HIS FAMILY Ref: 881 £12.00
80pp 14pl OP 1976 Although family associated with Pinchbeck alloy they actually made clocks and watches (one in Royal Collection)

SMITH J : OLD SCOTTISH CLOCKMAKERS FROM 1453 to 1850 Ref: 1093 £125.00
436pp illus OP 1921 Substantial entries on makers - in some instances several pages and illus of their work - much enlarged to the first edition and a significantly better buy.

SMITH J : A HANDBOOK AND DIRECTORY OF OLD SCOTTISH CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 898 £50.00
97pp Illus OP lst ed l903 Preliminary chapter on craft with good biographical listing.

SNELL M : CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS OF SALISBURY Ref: 900 £50.00
280pp Many illus OP 1986 Well researched and presented and highly recommended!

STEVENS JC, AKED CK : HOROLOGY IN PROVINCIAL AND RURAL MUSEUMS Ref: 2451 £7.50
46pp SC OP 1974 This survey greatly depended on accuracy of museum's returns - however it does help locate some more obscure horological holdings - do ring and check before visiting!

STREETER P : STREETER OF BOND STREET - A VICTORIAN JEWELLER Ref: 908 £15.00
174pp Illus SC l993 Biographical detail - extracts from catalogues include watches and list clocks/ watches presented by him to Clockmakers Company.

STUART S : CLOCKMAKERS - NORTH LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH WESTMORELAND Ref: 1177 £20.00
192pp SC 1996 Biographical list of textual reference to known clocks 1680-1900 Useful reference work with some fulsome entries. With 22pp 1999 appendum.

SURREY DANE E : PETER STUBS AND THE LANCASHIRE HAND TOOL INDUSTRY Ref: 911 £45.00
291pp Illus OP l973 Stubs was noted for his hand files for horological trade. Delightful insight into how the cottage industry system worked plus article by Mercer written 1935 on Manufacture of Files 1773-1935 at Stubs works.

SWAIN JT : INDUSTRY BEFORE THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION NE LANCASHIRE 1500-1640 Ref: 2203 £15.00
235pp OP 1986 Little early for watch/clock making! Ex Weiss library.

TEBBUTT L : STAMFORD CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 930 £120.00
173pp Well illus SC OP l975 Limited ed 500 - many of which were accidentally destroyed so definitely one of the rarer regional books.

THOMSON A : TIME AND TIMEKEEPERS Ref: 938 £160.00
195pp Illus OP 1842 Basically a London dealer's (clocks are seen with his name on the dial ) puff but some interesting contemporary snippets and a fine dedication to Duke of Sussex with reference to his collection Copies of this book are not readily found at reasonable prices.

TRIBE T WHATMOOR P : DORSET CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 949 £32.00
234pp Illus 1981 Good regional book with supplement on the makers in the Channel Islands Publishers's stocks must be getting low.

TYLER EJ : CLOCKMAKERS OF HERTFORDSHIRE Ref: 1186 £7.50
40pp SC OP 1997 Listing of around 200 names, with brief details and also indexed by location.

TYLER EJ : SUSSEX CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 963 £17.00
45pp Illus SC OP 1986 Good list of 950 makers with interesting preface.

ULLYETT K : BRITISH CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 2881 £10.00
48pp Illus 1st ed 1947 with good dustjacket. Contents relate to the traditional 17th/18th century clocks. Ex library and signed by Beeson.

VULLIAMY DG : THE VULLIAMY CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 2590 £25.00
90pp Illus 2002 An interesting overview of this significant family and their work originally written to correlate the family history for the benefit of future members. Limited print run.

WALKER JES : HULL AND EAST RIDING CLOCKS Ref: 985 £15.00
96pp Illus SC OP l982 Excellent value - well produced and informative on both makers and their work.

WHITE I : WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS IN THE CITY OF BATH TO END 19TH CENTURY Ref: 1178 £60.00
159pp Illus OP 1996 Hardback edition. Covers general background, histories of more interesting makers, list of all known makers, appendix with Horstmann's experimental clocks etc.

WHYTE D : CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS OF SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS/ISLANDS 1780-1900 Ref: 2440 £6.00
31pp SC 2001 Directory of makers names, working dates and locations Includes Moray and Nairn.

WHYTE D : CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS OF EDINBURGH AND THE LOTHIANS Ref: 2437 £6.00
92pp Illus SC 2001 Well presented useful biographical information covering period 1539-1900 - few illus clocks/watches.

WHYTE D : CLOCKMAKERS & WATCHMAKERS OF SCOTLAND Ref: 1275 £35.00
336pp 280 Illus 2005 A composite publication based on thorough research of over 8000 makers, apprentices, dial makers and journeymen involved in the trade from1453 - 1900. Well presented information with numerous illustrations of Scottish clocks, watch papers and other documents as well as commentary upon the unique style from north of the border.. Already proving popular.

WHYTE D : CLOCK & WATCHMAKERS OF GLASGOW /WEST OF SCOTLAND Ref: 2446 £6.00
72pp SC 2001 Directory names and biographical detail.

WILBOURN ASH ELLIS R : LINCOLNSHIRE CLOCK, WATCH AND BAROMETER MAKERS Ref: 2293 £30.00
c250pp Illus 2001 Biographical listing of makers plus appendices discussing Lincolnshire longcase, painted dial makers marks, will inventories, advertisements etc.

WOOD WA : THE DAYS OF JOHN WOOD WATCHMAKER Ref: 2366 £22.50
275pp lllus SC OP Private printing 1986 A family history of the Wood's family who were originally working in Clerkenwell but encouraged by Barwise emigrated to Canada in 1832. Horological important for the references to George Savage (in Canada) and the contemporary comments re trade practices at the time.

YOUNG J : WILTSHIRE WATCH AND CLOCKMAKERS: VOL 1 Ref: 2898 £13.75
193pp SC 2004 The first part of a planned trilogy to cover a missing part of the country: Vol 1 covers Chippenham, Swindon, Marlborough and North Wiltshire.

YOUNG J : WILTSHIRE WATCH AND CLOCKMAKERS: VOL 2 Ref: 543 £22.99
324pp SC 2006 The second part of the trology now available covering central Wiltshire: Devizes, Trowbridge, Warminster, Westbury, Bradford-on-Avon, Melksham, Pewsey and Central Wiltshire. Vol 3, South Wiltshire not yet released.