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 | Wely (B. van) et al: Sing Song: Schatten uit de Verboden Stad /Treasures from the Forbidden City
NEW. 192 pages, illustrated in colour, 2010. A good catalogue of an exhibition of 19 clocks from the Chinese Imperial Collection of the Forbidden City, held in Utrecht from October 2010 to February 2011. As well as the descriptions and illustrations of the clocks there are six scholarly essays on - The Sing Song Trade; The Sing Song Makers; Sing Song Design; The Emperor's Taste; The Collection of Quanlong and the Sing Song Restoration. With paper wrapper. [Dutch language with English and Chinese summaries]
(Ref: N2397) in stock.
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Wendel (S.): Datenspeicher-Musikinstrumente / Data Storage Musical Instruments / Instruments de Musique à Programme Pré-Enregistré
O/P. 265 pages plus adverts, illus., 2002. A history of self-playing musical instruments (music boxes, barrel organs, pianolas, orchestrions, etc) with illustrations and descriptions of the instruments in Siegfried's Mechanisches Musikkabinett - a specialist museum in Germany. A fine copy. [German, English and French languages] (Ref: K3120 - L3) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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Wenham (E.): Old Clocks for Modern Use
O/P. 174 pages, 1st edition, 1951. Chapters on old clocks and reproductions of old clocks. (Ref: K323 - G5) in stock.
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Wetzel (C.): Prix Courant 1899
O/P. 40 pages, illus., 1899. A priced catalogue of pocket watches issued by Charles Wetzel, Morteau, Doubs, France. A good copy for its age, most pages with coffee stain, paper covers worn and stained. [French language] (Ref: K3338 - BX17) in stock.
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 | White (G.): English Lantern Clocks
O/P. 539 pages, 8 colour plates and lots of b&w illustrations, 1st and only edition, 1989. A very large and comprehensive work which has become the standard reference book on English lantern clocks. This is the essential book on the subject and all lantern clock enthusiasts need a copy. The book covers styles and development of lantern clocks in London and the provinces in great detail and has lots of information about how to spot conversions, alterations and fakes. A fine copy of a rare book with fine dust jacket.
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(Ref: K724 - N3) in stock.
Price: £345.00 |
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White (G.): Toys * Dolls * Automata: Marks & Labels
O/P. 240 pages, figures, reprinted 1985. A very useful book for identifying makers and date of manufacture from makers marks and trademarks found on the products. A good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K2946 - L2) in stock.
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 | White (I.): Watch and Clock Makers in the City of Bath
O/P. 159 pages, more than 60 b&w illustrations, 1996. A history of clock and watch making in Bath from 1700 to 1900, with a detailed listing and information about all known Bath makers and examples of their work. Only 250 copies of this book were printed and it is now very hard to find. A very good copy, card covers.
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(Ref: K955 - G3) in stock.
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![[John Whitehurst]: The Collected Works of John Whitehurst, F.R.S. with Memoirs of his Life and Writings](K5241.jpg "[John Whitehurst]: The Collected Works of John Whitehurst, F.R.S. with Memoirs of his Life and Writings") | [John Whitehurst]: The Collected Works of John Whitehurst, F.R.S. with Memoirs of his Life and Writings
O/P. The work includes:
o Memoirs of the Life and Writings of the Author (Frontispiece, 20 pages)
o In Inquiry into the Original State and Formation of the earth ([10 pages] + 283 pages, 7 plates (5 folding))
o An Attempt towards obtaining Invariable Measures of Length, Capacity, and Weight, from the Mensuration of Time ([ ii ] + xiii + 34pages)
o An Appendix to the Attempt (6 pages)
o Three papers from the Philosophical Transactions (9 pages, 3 folding plates)
(I) Thermometrical Observations at Derby
(II) An Account of a Machine for Raising water, at Oulton in Cheshire
(III) Experiments on Ignited Substances
o Observations on the Ventilation of Rooms; On the Construction of Chimneys; and on Garden Stoves (1 folding plate, [ vi ], 52 pages) Observations on the Ventilation of Rooms
The Collected Works was edited by C. Hutton and published in 1792. The Observations on the Ventilation of Rooms was completed by R. Willan, from John Whitehurst's unfinished manuscript, and published in 1794.
Bound in at the front of the book is a one-page handwritten manuscript letter by John Whitehurst, signed by him and dated 27(?) August 1787. The book is in very good condition, now re-backed with the original spine laid down, using new end papers and the original cloth covered boards (binding tight, light wear to cloth edges, corners a little bumped).
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(Ref: K5241 - F4) in stock.
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Whitelock (B.): Timepieces of Newcastle
O/P. 66 pages, illustrated, 1992. A book about the public clocks in Newcastle upon Tyne, plus notes on some of the clockmakers and a few sundials. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2094 - C3) in stock.
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 | Whiten (A.J.): Repairing Old Clocks & Watches
NEW. 280 pages, 274 figures, reprinted 2014. This book, written by a serious amateur restorer for other amateurs, is a sympathetic guide which will stimulate and inspire; the author has learnt from experience, you can learn from him. With dust jacket. (Ref: N507) in stock.
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Whiten (A.J.): Repairing Old Clocks & Watches
S/H. 280 pages, 275 figures, reprinted 1982. This book, written by a serious amateur restorer for other amateurs, is a sympathetic guide that will stimulate and inspire; the author has learnt from experience, you can learn from him. A very good copy (small inscription inside front cover) with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K932 - F6) in stock.
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Whitrow (G.J.): Time in History - Views of Time from Prehistory to the Present Day
O/P. 217 pages, 1988. The evolution of our awareness of time and how it has been perceived by various civilisations throughout history. A good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1990 - C2) in stock.
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Whitrow G.J.: What is Time?
O/P. 170 pages, figs., 2003. An exploration of the nature of time, how our ideas of time originated and how time has been measured from the sundial to the caesium clock. Paperback. (Ref: K3741 - Q1) in stock.
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Wiggin (Henry & Co.): The Nilo Series of Controlled Expansion Alloys
O/P. 8 pages, 2 figs., 2 tables, [ 1952 ]. Nilo 36 (36% nickel, 64% iron) is usually referred to as invar. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4749 - BX6) in stock.
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 | Wilbourn (A.S.H.) & Ellis (R.): Lincolnshire Clock, Watch and Barometer Makers
O/P. 196 pages, 45 plates, 2001. This book contains a lot of research hence it has a very good list of Lincolnshire makers listed alphabetically and by place. There are interesting sections on Lincolnshire clock case makers, regional stylistic features of longcases and clockmakers' wills. A very useful addition to the regional literature as nothing else exists for the county. A new copy (old stock) of the soft covers edition, still in publishers shrink wrap. (Ref: N324) in stock.
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 | Wild (J.M.): Wheel and Pinion Cutting in Horology - a Historical and Practical Guide
NEW. 253 pages, 555 photographs, reprinted 2021. The author wrote a small paperback, now out of print, on this subject many years ago which was very useful. This is a new much larger work of use to all those who restore clocks. The practical sections include the theory of gearing, making cutters, cutting wheels and pinions, crossing out wheels, mounting wheels on arbors as well as information on replacing and finishing worn pivots. With dust jacket. (Ref: N325) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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 | Wiles (M.W.): Maintaining and Repairing Mechanical Watches - A Practical Guide
NEW. 208 pages, 242 colour photographs, 42 diagrams, reprinted 2022. A book written by an experienced watch repairer aimed at the novice as well as those with more experience. Full of advice and tips it has excellent step-by-step photographs with accompanying text, demonstrating how to maintain a mechanical watch and how to identify problems and correct them. The book covers a whole range of subjects from the simple task of replacing straps to fitting a mainspring and understanding the more complicated workings of the escapement. With dust jacket. (Ref: N4000) in stock.
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Wilkinson (T.J.): The Escapement and Train of American Watches
O/P. 378 pages, 2nd edition, signed by author, 1928. A practical and encyclopedic treatise and text book on the lever escapement and its use in American watches. A very good copy with presentation inscription signed by author. (Ref: K2892 - L2) in stock.
Price: £50.00 |
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Wilkinson (T.J.): The Escapement and Train of American Watches
O/P. 378 pages, 2nd edition, [1928 but see below]. A practical and encyclopedic treatise and text book on the lever escapement and its use in American Watches. A fine copy with fine jacket. (Note: although not stated, this book is a recent reprint). (Ref: K2889 - L2) in stock.
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Willard (J.W.): Simon Willard and his Clocks
O/P. 134 pages, 38 plates, new edition, 1962. This book by Simon Willard's great grandson was first published in 1911 with the title A History of Simon Willard, Inventor and Clockmaker. The book describes the life and work of the Willard family and their apprentices. A good copy with bruised corners and poor dust jacket - but still a lot nicer than the later paperback reprint. (Ref: K3336 - T3) in stock.
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