Special Offers

Hurst (M.): The First Twelve Years of the English Pendulum Clock
O/P. 12 pages, 16 figs., 1969. An interesting article, reprinted from Antiquarian Horology. A very good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K4141 - BX1)  in stock.

Huygens (C.): Horologium
O/P. 20 pages, 1 illustration, 1970. A facsimile reprint of the Latin text of Christiaan Huygens' famous work Horologium (first published in 1658), together with an English translation by Ernest Edwardes. An offprint from Antiquarian Horology. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3419 - BX17)  in stock.

[IWC]: The Da Vinci SL. A new chapter in the history of Time according to Da Vinci
O/P. 16 pages, illustrated, 1998. A sales brochure for the IWC Da Vinci SL range of wristwatches, with price list (in CHF). A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2773 - BX12)  in stock.

[IWC]: Watch International
O/P. 9 issues of Watch International the watch magazine from IWC Schaffhausen, various date from 2005 - 2011. The magazines contain articles about IWC and IWC watches as well as non horological articles such as the Cresta Run, Burj Dubai (the world's highest building) and the Galapagos Islands. Very good condition, card covers. (Ref: K3414 - T3)  in stock.

John Jewsbury & Co.: Designs in Antique Brassfoundry (Furniture Fittings, Etc.)
O/P. 60 pages, illustrated, + 15 page price list. Not dated but probably published in 1st quarter of 20th century. An interesting catalogue of brass fittings for furniture and clocks - handles, escutcheons, knobs, hinges, finials, locks, clock dials, clock dial spandrels and clock case fittings. A good copy, binding a bit loose, one page detached, one page with piece cut out. (Ref: K1774 - BX4)  in stock.

Judy (D.: 100 Years of Vintage Wristwatches - A Collector's Identification & Price Guide
O/P. 224 pages, illustrated, 1st edition, 2002. A collector's guide to American and Swiss pocket watches and wristwatches produced from the 1870's to the 1970's, the price guide in US dollars. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5050 - H2)  in stock.

Judy (D.): 100 Years of Vintage Wristwatches - Identification & Price Guide
O/P. 256 pages, illustrated, 2nd edition, 2004. A collector's guide to American and Swiss pocket watches and wristwatches produced from the 1870's to the 1970's, the price guide in US dollars. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5051 - G3)  in stock.

Keystone Watch Case Co. Ltd: Duracy Watch Trade price List March 1st 1927
O/P. 8 pages, illustrated, 1927. Duracy pocket watches, available in a range of case styles, advertised as durable and accurate. Good copy, staples rusted. Card covers. (Ref: K3303 - BX17)  in stock.

Kienzle Uhrenfabriken: Kienzle Uhren Museum
O/P. 12 pages, illustrated, circa 1961. A brief introduction to the Kienzle clockmuseum, Schwenningen. Good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K4828 - BX8)  in stock.

Kienzle Uhrenfabriken: Helmut Kienzle Uhren Museum
O/P. 20 pages, illustrated, circa 1966. A brief introduction to the Kienzle clockmuseum, Schwenningen. Good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K4829 - BX2)  in stock.

Leeuwen (P. van): Johann Hevelius (1611 - 1687): Forgotten Pioneer of the Pendulum Clock
O/P. 16 pages, illustrated, 2007. A booklet produced by the Museum of the Dutch Clock, exploring the role of astronomer Johann Hevelius in the early application of the pendulum clock at his observatory in Danzig. Fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K4955 - BX17)  in stock.

Levanony (Y.): "For Whom the Clock Tolls"?? - The clock towers that were built at the beginning of the 20th century in the honour of the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II
O/P. 140 pages, illustrated, [2007?]. A book about Sultan Abdul Hamid II and the 7 clock towers, built in the Land of Israel circa 1900, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his reign as Sultan of the Ottoman empire. The book is in Hebrew with a 5-page introduction in English. Very good copy, card covers. [Hebrew language, with English language synopsis] (Ref: K5133 - G2)  in stock.

Levis (H.C.): Note on an Engraved Clock Dial
O/P. 1 page, 2 illustrations, 1913. A photograph of an old clock dial, and a print taken from back of the copper dial plate which has an engraving of three people - reputedly Joseph, Mary and a young Jesus. Now half-leather bound, gilt lettering to spine, original card covers bound in. (Ref: KW5216 - F4)  in stock.

Linnard (W.): High Water at Carmarthen
O/P. 5 pages, 5 figures, 2010. An offprint from a local history journal giving details about two clocks with dials indicating the time of high tide at Carmarthen. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5069 - BX10)  in stock.

Linnard (W.): Quaker Letters to a Watchmaker
O/P. 5 pages, 2009. An offprint from Antiquarian Horology of a letter originally published in 1794 but probably a spoof letter as it is humorously phrased and other very similar versions of the letter are known from Devon and Lancashire. Card covers. (Ref: K2152 - BX1)  in stock.

Mackensen (L. von) et al: Die erste Sternwarte Europas mit ihren Instrumenten und Uhren: 400 Jahre Jost Bürgi in Kassel
O/P. 158 pages, illus., 1979. The first 114 pages contain 5 chapters on the observatory at Kassel and the work of Jost Bürgi who made mechanical globes and other instruments for it. The remainder of the book is the catalogue of an exhibition held to celebrate Bürgi's life 400 years after he worked at Kassel. A good copy (wear to top and bottom of spine) [German language] (Ref: K4778 - P2)  in stock.

Maddison (F.R.) & Turner (A.J.): Museum of the History of Science Catalogue 2 - Watches
O/P. 91 pages, illus., 1973. A catalogue of the watches at this excellent Museum in Oxford. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1258 - BX4)  in stock.

Maddison (F.R.) & Turner (A.J.): Museum of the History of Science Catalogue 2 - Watches
O/P. 91 pages, illus., 1973. A catalogue of the watches at this excellent Museum in Oxford. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1258 - BX4)  in stock.