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BHI/Clockmakers Company: Pendulum to Atom
O/P. 84 pages, illus., 1958. Catalogue of an exhibition showing the development of precision timekeeping with sections on antique clocks and clocks being made in 1958. Good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K331 - BX3) in stock.
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 | BHI: The Practical Lubrication of Watches and Clocks
NEW. 19 pages, illustrated, 2008. A useful guide to the types of oil required for clocks and watches with information on how and where to apply them and how much to use. Paper covers. (Ref: N4910) in stock.
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[B.I.O.S.]: German Clock and Watch Dial Production
O/P. 33 pages, figs., 1946. A British Intelligence Objectives Sub-Committee report (BIOS final report No. 677, item No. 9) based on visits to 12 factories returning to dial production after World War II. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2964 - BX14) in stock.
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[Blakiston & Co.]: Wholesale Price List for Watch and Clock Makers, Jewellers, Opticians and Model makers
O/P. 31 pages, no date. A tools and materials wholesale price list including prices for watch repairs - e.g. new balance staffs from 5 shillings. The list includes the following statement: "Do not send cheap pin pallet or American Clocks, or cheap pin pallet Watches for repair. They are not worth doing" . Blakiston & Co. were based in Ainsdale, near Southport and the booklet dates from the 1930's. Rare. Card covers worn and creased. (Ref: K3222 - BX16) in stock.
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British Watch & Clockmakers' Guild: Suggested Guide to Minimum Repair Charges to the Public 1972
O/P. 8 pages, issued January 1972. A small booklet issued to members of the guild - servicing a pocket watch was priced at £2.00 and servicing an English dial clock priced from £5.00. No wonder there were no apprentices taking up the craft!! Card covers, now a little worn. (Ref: K1067 - BX2) in stock.
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Britten (F.J.): Watch and Clockmakers' Dictionary and Guide
O/P. 499 pages, illus., 1976. A reprint of the 11th edition (originally published in 1915) of this well known handbook. Most enthusiasts have a copy of one of the editions of this work. Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K866 - B1) in stock.
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Bromley (J.): The Clockmakers' Library
O/P. 136 pages, 1977. Catalogue of the books and manuscripts in the library of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. An essential reference book for horological bibliophiles. A fine copy, bookplate on ffep, no dust jacket. (Ref: K4373 - V2) in stock.
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Brunner (G.L.) & Pfeiffer-Belli (C.): Wristwatches: A Handbook and Price Guide
O/P. 186 pages, 484 photographs, 4th edition, 2004. A useful handbook with historical information, a description of how mechanical wristwatches work, information on their preservation, care and repair, as well as a chapter on fakes and hybrids. A good popular introduction to the subject, with a section on Swatch watches. Fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K4409 - X2) in stock.
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Brunner (G.L.) & Pfeiffer-Belli (C.): Wristwatches / Armbanduhren / Montres-bracelets
O/P. 512 pages, 2100 illustrations, 1999. The success of the wristwatch in the 20th century is told here through the story of 84 of the century's most prominent watch producers. Some of the makers included were famous in their day but have long been forgotten. Very good copy with good dust jacket. [Text in English, French and German] (Ref: K1568 - F4) in stock.
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Brusa (G.): Italian Night Clocks
O/P. 11 pages, 16 illustrations, 1975. An interesting article reprinted from Antiquarian Horology. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3451 - BX10) in stock.
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Bruton (E.): Clocks & Watches
O/P. 140 pages, illustrated, 1968. A good introduction to the subject. Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K57 - G1) in stock.
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Buckley (Francis): The Watch and Clock Makers of Northumberland and Durham of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries Recorded in Newspapers, Directories etc.
O/P. 11 pages, 1930. An early paper on the Northumberland and Durham makers contained in a volume of learned society transactions. Good copy. (Ref: K5095 - Q2) in stock.
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Camm (F.J.): Watches, Adjustment and Repair
O/P. 166 pages, 148 figs., 6th edition, 1948. A practical handbook on 20th century watches for the restorer. Good copy with light wear to boards. (Ref: K402 - C1) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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[Christie's]: The Celebrated Collection of English and Continental Clocks formed by the late Courtnay A. Ilbert, Esq., F.B.H.I.
O/P. 96 pages, 26 b&w plates, 1 colour plate, 1958. The Christie's sale catalogue (illustrated) for the famous Ilbert collection; the collection was sold to the British Museum prior to the auction. A good copy, the boards a little discoloured. Hardback. [Sale @ King Street, London 6 & 7/11/1958] (Ref: A201) in stock.
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[Clockmakers Company]: British Clock and Watch Making Today
O/P. 56 pages, illustrated, 1987. The catalogue of an exhibition held in London in 1987 to show the work of British horological craftsmen including items by George Daniels, Thomas Mercer and Derek Pratt. A fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K2722 - H2) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Conservatoire National des Arts et et Métiers: Catalogue Du Musée - section K - Poids et Mesures Métrologie
O/P. 222 pages, 56 figs., 1941. A detailed catalogue of the weights, measures and measuring instruments in this famous Parisian museum. Good copy (paper covering to spine worn and a bit loose), card covers. [French language] (Ref: K3801 - M1) in stock.
Price: £4.00 |
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Creese (H. & Co.): The Electro-Gravity Clock Wheel
O/P. 16 pages, figs., no date. A small sales brochure advertising H. Creese & Co.'s patented method of using an electro-gravity clock wheel to drive existing clocks instead of weights or a spring. As the brochure states Why buy electric clocks when you can have your own electrified at a very small cost. The UK patent is dated 1909 so this brochure must date from the 1910's. Good copy, one page torn and repaired, paper covers now worn. (Ref: K4753 - BX10) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Cumming (A.): Elemente der praktischen Gross-und Klein-Uhrmacherkunst
O/P. 180 pages, 16 plates, 1978. A facsimile reprint of the 1789 German language edition of Alexander Cumming's well know work The Elements of Clock and Watchwork, Adapted to Practice in Two Essays first published in 1766. A very good copy with poor dust jacket. [German language] (Ref: K4031 - F5) in stock.
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Cuss (T.P. Camerer): The Story of Watches
O/P. 176 pages, illustrated in b&w, 1st edition, 1952. The story of pocket watches is covered from their origins up to the early 20th century. Good copy, the dust jacket complete but torn and worn. (Ref: K540 - H2) in stock.
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Davis (L.H.): The Greek Revival Influence on American Clock Case Design and Empire Case Development
O/P. 112 pages, 192 illus., 1991. A detailed study of American shelf clock cases. Very good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K3281 - W1) in stock.
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