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Allan (C.): Old Stirling Clockmakers
O/P. 111 pages, illustrated, 1990. This work is a very detailed account of Stirling and St. Ninians' makers and their clocks up to 1900. An excellent copy, with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K6 - Z2)

Price: £30.00

Andrews (H.C.): A Hertfordshire Worthy - John Briant Bell-Founder and Clockmaker 1749 - 1829

Andrews (H.C.): A Hertfordshire Worthy - John Briant Bell-Founder and Clockmaker 1749 - 1829
O/P. 95 pages, 11 plates, 1930. A biography of John Briant who worked in Hertford, together with a detailed list of his bells, turret clocks and longcase clocks. This is a very rare book. A good copy, the card covers a little worn and marked.

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(Ref: K1534 - D2)

Price: £195.00

[Anon]: The London Wholesale, Manufacturing, and Retail Goldsmiths, Silversmiths, Jewellers, Watch Makers, Opticians, and Cutlers' Directory, ...
O/P. 320 pages, facsimile edition, 1996. First published in 1861 this is a useful directory for many London trades including clock making and watchmaking. The directory also covers many trades (including clocks and watches) in Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester as well as the watch and clock tool manufacturers' of Prescot, and the watch trades of Coventry. This facsimile reprint was limited to 500 copies and is a good reference source for clock and watch enthusiasts. A very good copy, with good dust jacket of the hardback edition. (Ref: K3163 - S1)

Price: £60.00

Atkins (C.E.): The Company of Clockmakers: Register of Apprentices 1631 - 1931

Atkins (C.E.): The Company of Clockmakers: Register of Apprentices 1631 - 1931
O/P. 339 pages, 18 plates, 1931. A scarce and useful reference book which is now very hard to find. A good copy, the covers a little marked.

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(Ref: K12 - S2)

Price: £350.00
Atkins (S.E.) & Overall (W.H.): Some Account of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers of the City of London

Atkins (S.E.) & Overall (W.H.): Some Account of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers of the City of London
O/P. 346 pages, 9 illustrations, privately printed, 1881. An historical account of the Company and its working practices with information about early makers. A very good copy of the standard brown cloth edition with gilt lettering to front and spine, pages unopened. This is the best copy I have seen for a long time. Now scarce.

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(Ref: K13 -S2)

Price: £350.00

Atkins (S.E.) & Overall (W.H.): Some Account of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers of the City of London
O/P. 346 pages, 9 illustrations, privately printed, 1881. An historical account of the Company and its working practices with information about early makers. The book has a Clockmakers Company bookplate presenting the book to the Bradford Free Library. The standard brown cloth edition with gilt decoration to front and spine, library stamps to several pages otherwise contents good. Skilfully re-backed with original spine laid down, spine worn and very faded, cloth worn through on corners. A scarce book sold at a sensible price reflecting its condition.

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(Ref: K3041 - S2)

Price: £295.00

Bacon (D.H.): Watchmaking in Llangollen by Robert Hughes - A Genuine Late-Nineteenth Century Welsh Watch Manufacturer

Bacon (D.H.): Watchmaking in Llangollen by Robert Hughes - a Genuine late-Nineteenth Century Welsh Watch Manufacturer
NEW. 111 pages, illustrated, 2000. A detailed study of the business of Robert Hughes, based on original documents and record books, which manufactured and retailed watches in the second half of the 19th century. The book shows the difficulty faced by British manufacturers caused by large scale importation of low cost watches. With dust jacket. (Ref: N394)
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Price: £27.00

Barraud (E.M.): Barraud, The Story of a Family
O/P. 190 pages, frontispiece + 20 plates, 11 pedigree charts, 1967. The story of the Barraud family in England, New Zealand and America, all descended from Philippe Barraud who was born in France and became a British citizen in 1704. The family includes several distinguished artists as well as the clock and chronometer makers. A very good copy with good dust jacket (the latter now a little marked). (Ref: K25 - S2)

Price: £85.00

Bates (K.): Clockmakers of Northumberland and Durham

Bates (K.): Clockmakers of Northumberland and Durham
O/P. 303 pages, 126 plates, signed by author, number 297 of 1000 copies, 1980. A useful reference book on the clockmakers of these two English counties. A scarce book, good copy with dust jacket (now in plastic wrapper. (Ref: K1578 - G7)

Price: £90.00
Beeson (C.F.C.): Clockmaking in Oxfordshire 1400 - 1850

Beeson (C.F.C.): Clockmaking in Oxfordshire 1400 - 1850
NEW. 212 pages, 34 plates, portrait, folding map, 3rd edition, 1989. This is a reprint of the second edition with a new introduction by A.V. Simcock and a new enlarged index which contains some additional information about the clockmakers. This book is essential reading if you are interested in the clocks and clockmakers of this county. Card covers. (Ref: N28)
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Price: £20.00

Bellchambers (J.K.): Devonshire Clockmakers
O/P. 41 pages, 12 plates, 1962. The first book about Devonshire clockmakers and still of interest. Card covers a little worn and bookplate inside front cover. (Ref: K30 - D1)

Price: £14.00

Bellchambers (J.K.): Somerset Clockmakers
O/P. 79 pages, 20 plates, folding map, 1st edition, 1968. The book has notes on famous makers as well as lists of Bristol and Somerset clockmakers. A good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K1011 - D2)

Price: £20.00

Bellchambers (J.K.): Somerset Clockmakers
O/P. 79 pages, 20 plates, folding map, the 1986 reprint. The book has notes on famous makers as well as lists of Bristol and Somerset clockmakers. New, unused copies found in a box at the back of the storeroom. Card covers. (Ref: N612)

Price: £14.00

Beney (D.R.): Beaminster Clocks & their Makers

Beney (D.R.): Beaminster Clocks & their Makers
NEW. 61 pages, illustrated, 1996. A useful book about the clocks and clockmakers of this Dorset town written by a Beaminster resident. New, unused copies found in a box at the back of the store room. Card covers.

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(Ref: N2819)

Price: £4.75

Betts (J.): John Harrison
O/P. 24 pages, illus., 1993. This booklet was published to accompany the special exhibition on John Harrison which opened to the public on 24 March 1993 - the 300th anniversary of his birth - at the Old Royal Observatory, Greenwich. A good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K2966 - BX14)

Price: £5.00

Bird (C.): Metamec The Clockmaker Dereham

Bird (C.): Metamec The Clockmaker Dereham
NEW. 382 pages, illustrated, 2003. Metamec of East Dereham in Norfolk, made a wide range of domestic clocks in the second half of the 20th century. This is a history of the firm, written whilst those with first hand knowledge of the business are still alive. The book has many photographs and details of the models Metamec made - at the height of their success they employed 1,000 people and were making 25,000 clocks a week! With dust jacket. (Ref: N395)
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Price: £21.00

Bird (C.) & Bird (Y.) (Editors): Norfolk & Norwich Clocks & Clockmakers
O/P. 223 pages, 123 illus., 1996. A well researched volume recording the details of over 1000 Norfolk craftsmen, with chapters on Clockmaking in Norfolk, Watchmaking in Norfolk and Norfolk Turret Clocks. An excellent book about the clock and watchmakers of this county. A fine copy with fine dust jacket. (Ref: K442 - F2)

Price: £45.00

Branston (A.) & Eisel (J.C.): Herefordshire Clockmakers & Watchmakers

Branston (A.) & Eisel (J.C.): Herefordshire Clockmakers & Watchmakers
NEW. 207 pages, illus., 2005. An excellent book, the first to have any detailed information about this county. The major part of the book is an alphabetic listing of makers, their journeymen and apprentices together with detailed descriptions of some notable clocks. There is also a listing of makers by town and a listing of church clocks in the county. With dust jacket. (Ref: N699)
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Price: £25.00

Britten (F.J.): Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers
O/P. 517 pages, illustrated. This is a copy of the 1970's reprint of the 3rd edition, first published in 1911. Every enthusiast should have a copy of one of the editions of this book, which has a useful listing of former clock and watch makers. A good copy with good dj. (Ref: K1368 - G6)

Price: £25.00

Britten (F.J.): Britten’s Old Clocks & Watches and their Makers

Britten (F.J.): Britten’s Old Clocks & Watches and their Makers
O/P. 700 pages, illus., 9th edition, 1989. A good copy of the latest edition of this well-known work which has a very good listing of London clock and watch makers. Every enthusiast should have a copy of one of the editions of this book. With good dust jacket. (Ref: K673 - F6)

Price: £65.00
Brown (C.) & Brown (M.): The Clockmakers of Llanrwst - Pre-Industrial Clockmaking in a Welsh Market Town

Brown (C.) & Brown (M.): The Clockmakers of Llanrwst - Pre-Industrial Clockmaking in a Welsh Market Town
NEW. 277 pages, 11 colour plates and 197 figures, first soft bound edition, 2002. This excellent book is primarily about the life and work of John and Watkin Owen who made clocks in Llanrwst between about 1745 and 1809. There is a wealth of information about the clock movements, the dials and the very identifiable Llanrwst clock cases. Soft bound. (Ref: N471)
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Price: £21.00

Brown (H.M.): Cornish Clocks and Clock Makers
O/P. 96 pages, 10 plates, 3rd edition, 1980. A good copy, with good dust jacket, of the only book about the clock and watch makers of Cornwall. (Ref: K1013 - D1)

Price: £20.00

Buggins (G.T.E.) & Turner (A.J.): The Context of Production, Identification and Dating of Clocks by A. and J. Thwaites
O/P. [10 pages], 11 figures, 1973. A useful paper on Aynsworth and John Thwaites and their numbering system, an offprint from Antiquarian Horology. A good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K1616 - BX7)

Price: £9.00

Bundock (M.) & McKay (C.): James W. Benson of Ludgate Hill - Turret Clock Makers

Bundock (M.) & McKay (C.): James W. Benson of Ludgate Hill - Turret Clock Makers
NEW. 72 pages, illustrated, 2002. James Benson was a prolific retailer of clocks and watches in the 19th and early 20th century. This book focuses on the turret clock activities of the company and reproduces rare catalogue and advertising material. A list of known Benson turret clock installations is also included. Card covers. (Ref: N527)
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Price: £12.00
Cave-Browne-Cave (B.W.): Jonas Barber Clockmaker of Winster

Cave-Browne-Cave (B.W.): Jonas Barber Clockmaker of Winster
O/P. 269 pages, 10-page index, 1979. A very detailed account about the Barber family and the clocks they made. The Barbers numbered their clocks hence this is a useful guide to the progression of styles. The book also covers the Philipson family who continued the Barber numbering system. Card covers. A special purchase of old stock found in the publisher's warehouse means that we can sell these unused copies, all in excellent condition, at £20.00 (Ref: N1016)

Price: £20.00

Clifton (G.): Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550 - 1851
O/P. 331 pages, 1996. A well researched listing of instrument makers including makers of clocks, barometers and sundials. This is an essential reference book as it is the most accurate source for data on the makers' working addresses, dates, apprentices, partnerships, etc. I find it the best reference book for chronometer makers and retailers, barometer makers and sundial makers. Only clockmakers who made scientific instruments are listed, but this includes more names that you might expect. A very good copy with good dust jacket.

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(Ref: K2311 - E7)

Price: £120.00

Cole (J.F.) & Cuss (T.P. Camerer): A Watchmaking Centenary Usher & Cole 1861 - 1961
O/P. [20 pages], 18 illustrations, [ 1961 ]. The history of the London firm of Usher and Cole, commencing with details of the Cole family of Ipswich. Usher & Cole, who had a good reputation for watches and chronometers merged with Camerer Cuss & Co., in 1958. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1754 - BX14)

Price: £25.00

[CONGREVE WILLIAM]: William Congreve and his Clock
O/P. 22 pages, 1972. A reprint of the patent granted to Congreve in 1808 with an introductory note and a portrait. Congreve clocks catch the attention of young and old alike, so it's interesting to read about him and his patent. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K346 - BX2)

Price: £20.00

Craven (M.A.J.B.): John Whitehurst of Derby: Clockmaker & Scientist 1713 - 88
O/P. 272 pages, illus., 1996. A delightful biography of the famous instrument maker, engineer and clockmaker who became a member of the Royal Society. The second half of the book concentrates on the clockmaking activities of John Whitehurst and his successors to 1857 and beyond. A fine copy with very good dust jacket.

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(Ref: K623 - R2)

Price: £135.00

Craven (M.): The Smiths of Derby - A Journey Through Time

Craven (M.): The Smiths of Derby - A Journey Through Time
NEW. 278 pages, illustrated, 2011. A history of the well known firm, Smiths of Derby, founded by John Smith in 1849 and best known for their turret clocks. The book concentrates on the Company, the Smith family and the staff showing how the company has successfully adapted to a changing market place over the last 160 years. With dust jacket. (Ref: N2592)
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Price: £29.50
Daly (A.): Ormskirk Clockmakers & Watchmakers

Daly (A.): Ormskirk Clockmakers & Watchmakers
NEW. 142 pages, 176 illustrations mostly in colour, 2006. An excellent book with a comprehensive horological history of the area and detailed information about its clock and watchmakers. The book includes the surrounding villages of Aughton, Bickerstaffe, Parbold, Skelmersdale and Scarisbrick and has a chapter on local clock case makers. With dust jacket. (Ref: N961)
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Price: £19.00

Daniell (J.): Leicestershire Clockmakers
O/P. 44 pages plus 10 pages of illustrations, 1975. A very useful directory of watch and clock makers working in Leicestershire before 1900. The only book on the county. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1114 - BX11)

Price: £27.00

Daniell (J.A.): The Making of Clocks and Watches in Leicestershire and Rutland
O/P. 36 pages, 8 plates, 1952. This small book is still an excellent source for information about makers in these two counties. This is the reprint, with revisions, of a paper originally published in the Transactions of the Leicestershire Archaeological Society. A very good copy, the blue card covers worn at top and bottom as usual. (Ref: K580 - BX11)

Price: £40.00

Daniels (G.): All in Good Time - Reflections of a Watchmaker

Daniels (G.): All in Good Time - Reflections of a Watchmaker
NEW. 222 pages, 80 plates (many in colour), expanded edition 2012. First published in 2000, with a revised edition in 2006, this new edition has the same text and illustrations as the original plus additional photographs of aspects of Daniels life in 2010 and his tourbillon wristwatch and co-axial anniversary wristwatch developed after the book was first written. George Daniels is famous for his invention of the co-axial escapement and for the design and production of a small number of excellent watches for which he made all the parts including the case. With dust jacket. (Ref: N1262)
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Price: £35.00
Darken (J.) (editor): Time & Place - English Country Clocks 1600 - 1840

Darken (J.) (editor): Time & Place - English Country Clocks 1600 - 1840
NEW. 260 pages, illustrated in colour, 2006. The catalogue for an exhibition held by the Antiquarian Horological Society at the Museum of The History of Science in Oxford from 25 November 2006 until 15 April 2007. The catalogue describes and beautifully illustrates 67 clocks and includes a portrait of John Whitehurst. There are articles on The Greenhill clockmakers from Kent, John London of Bristol, John Watts of Stamford, James Woolley of Codnor, Henry Hindley of York, and Samuel Deacon of Barton-in-the-Beans. Card covers. (Ref: N1291)
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Price: £22.50
Davies (E.): Greater Manchester Clocks and Clockmakers

Davies (E.): Greater Manchester Clocks and Clockmakers
NEW. 342 pages, about 270 illustrations, 2007. A well researched new book containing detailed information about the clock and watch makers of Southeast Lancashire and Northeast Cheshire (including Stockport, Oldham, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Wigan and Ashton-under-Lyne). As well as information on the makers the book has chapters on turret clocks, public clocks, scientific lectures, the Townley group of astronomers and mill clocks. With dust jacket. (Ref: N1283)
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Price: £35.00

Dent (G.): Local Clock and Watch Makers
O/P. [14 pages], 1955. An offprint from the Transactions of the Halifax Antiquarian Society containing a list of makers (some with biographical details) who worked in the Parish of Halifax, Yorkshire. A rare item, unbound. (Ref: K2355 - BX5)

Price: £15.00

Dent (G.): The Ogden Family of Clockmakers
O/P. [8 pages], 2 plates, 1950. An offprint from the Transactions of the Halifax Antiquarian Society. This is a useful paper on this well-known family of Yorkshire clockmakers. A very good good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K422 - BX14)

Price: £35.00

Dowler (G.): Gloucestershire Clock & Watch Makers
O/P. 230 pages, 37 plates, 1984. A well researched and written book, one of the better titles on provincial makers. A lot more than just a list of makers; one maker was convicted and transported to Australia! Very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K1021 - P1)

Price: £40.00

Elliott (D.J.): Shropshire Clock and Watchmakers
O/P. 172 pages, 19 b&w illustrations, 1979. This is the only book on the county and is always in demand as it contains information not to be found elsewhere. The book also contains a chapter on the history of J.B. Joyce & Co. Ltd of Whitchurch, famous for their turret clocks. A very good copy with Ted Croms bookplate to title page, the dust jacket worn to head of spine. (Ref: K1024 - D1)

Price: £45.00

Evans (J.): Thomas Tompion at the Dial and Three Crowns

Evans (J.): Thomas Tompion at the Dial and Three Crowns
NEW. 130 pages, 110 illustrations many in colour, 2006. The book includes a concise check list of the clocks, watches and instruments from the Tompion workshops, including the work of George Graham and other makers who were also apprenticed to Tompion. This book is the result of many years work recording, researching and documenting the life, times and work of one of the world's most famous clockmakers. With dust jacket. (Ref: N960)
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Price: £30.00

Farmer (J.J.): An Account of the Improvements in Chronometers, Watches and Clocks by E. T. Loseby (an Eminent Horologist)
O/P. 68 pages, 14 figs., 3 plates, not dated but probably published in 1914. Loseby invented a form of auxiliary temperature compensation for chronometer balances using a small tube of mercury. He also designed an improved form of mercurial pendulum and a correction to render pendulums isochronous. Most of the book charts Loseby's success with his chronometer balance and his efforts to obtain official recognition. The remainder of the book described Loseby's Leicester turret clocks and his minor inventions. This is a good clean copy and the binding is tight. The cloth covered boards are a little marked with wear to head and foot of spine and a small hole in the cloth on the spine. This is one of the rarest books on this list and only the second copy we have offered for sale in 16 years of selling horological books.

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(Ref: K1808 - R1)

Price: £350.00

Forrester (M.): The Clockmakers of Odiham

Forrester (M.): The Clockmakers of Odiham
NEW. 42 pages, illustrated, 2007. An interesting study, with some new information, of the 30 clockmakers who worked in the village of Odiham, Hampshire before 1900. Card covers. (Ref: N1401)

Price: £7.00

Greenlaw (J.): Swansea Clocks - Watch and Clockmakers of Swansea and District (Llanelli, Llandeilo, Neath)
O/P. 123 pages, illus., 1997. A comprehensive list of watch and clock makers for Swansea and neighbouring towns with notes on the development of horology in Wales. The book also has short chapters on the clockmaker's workshop and the clockmaker's apprentice. Soft covers. A fine copy, soft covers. (Ref: K575 - J2)

Price: £40.00

Greenwood (D.): James Shaw, Son & Co., Bellfounders & Clockmakers of Bradford, Yorkshire
O/P. 43 pages, illustrated, 1996. The business, founded in 1848, made bells and in later years advertised themselves as turret clock makers. This book is mainly about bells (hand bells and church bells), very little is known about their clockmaking activities. The business ceased trading in 1910. This item is rare - this is the only copy I have ever seen. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3187 - BX16)

Price: £30.00

Gould (R.T.): The Marine Chronometer its History and Development

Gould (R.T.): The Marine Chronometer its History and Development
NEW. 496 pages, 15 colour & 160 b&w illustrations, new edition, 2013. The classic work on marine chronometers and, 90 years later, still the best reference work on the subject with a detailed history of the chronometer and its pioneers - John Harrison, Thomas Mudge, Thomas Earnshaw and John Arnold. This new edition has additional photographs, includes many of Gould's later additions and corrections, and a foreword by Jonathan Betts.

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Price: £65.00

Haggar (A.L.) & Miller (L.F.): Suffolk Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. Complete with the Supplement. In total: 203 pages, 93 figs., 1974, Supplement 1979. This is a very useful reference book and is the only book about this county. A very good copy. Main work hardback without dust jacket, the Supplement with card covers. This book is now very hard to find.

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(Ref: K412 - F6)

Price: £265.00

Haggar (A.L.) & Miller (L.F.): Suffolk Clocks and Clockmakers

Haggar (A.L.) & Miller (L.F.): Suffolk Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 169 pages, map, 86 figs., 1974. This is a very useful reference book and is the only book about this county. A very good copy with good dust jacket (worn to top of spine). This book in now hard to find.

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(Ref: K2718 - Q2)

Price: £240.00

Haggar (A.L.) & Miller (L.F.): Suffolk Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 169 pages, 86 figs., map, 1974. This is a very useful reference book and is the only book about this county. A good copy covers a little discoloured, no dust jacket. This book is now hard to find.

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(Ref: K846 - D2)

Price: £235.00

Haggar (A.L.) & Miller (L.F.): Supplement to Suffolk Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. The supplement only to the standard reference on Suffolk makers. This supplement has pages 174 - 203 and figs 88 - 93. It was published in 1979 and has information about makers omitted from the original work. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K690 - BX13)

Price: £20.00

Harris (J. Carter): The Clock and Watch Makers American Advertiser - Being a compilation of Advertisements .......

Harris (J. Carter): The Clock and Watch Makers American Advertiser - Being a compilation of Advertisements of the Trade, including those of the Mathematical and Philosophical Instrument Makers, Published in the News-Papers of the American Colonies and States, from A.D. 1707 to 1800
NEW. 534 pages and an additional 10-page index, 2003. A useful source for information about 18th century British makers who emigrated to America, and for American makers/repairers/retailers. The book is fully indexed by name and subject so the information is accessible. A useful research tool for enthusiasts who do not have access to early American newspapers. Hardback with transparent film wrapper. (Ref: N396)
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Hewitt (P.A.): The Deacon Family of Leicestershire Clockmakers

Hewitt (P.A.): The Deacon Family of Leicestershire Clockmakers
NEW. 79 pages, 57 figs, 2nd edition, 2008. This edition, revised and expanded by John Thornton, on the Deacon family including Samuel Deacon of Barton-in-the-Beans. An excellent account of a clock and watch making family and their longcase clocks including two musical examples. The book has an appendix on Deacon numbered and dated clocks. Card covers. (Ref: N1871)

Price: £12.50

Hudson (F.): Scottish Clockmakers (A Brief History - up to 1900): Hudson (F.): Scottish Clockmakers (A Brief History - up to 1900)
O/P. 32 pages, 4 colour + 51 figures, 1984. A brief history of Scottish clockmaking. A very good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K2399 - BX4)

Price: £20.00

Hughes (R.G.) & Craven (M.): Clockmakers & Watchmakers of Derbyshire

Hughes (R.G.) & Craven (M.): Clockmakers & Watchmakers of Derbyshire
NEW. 256 pages, illus., 1998. A very useful contribution to information about regional clocks and clockmakers. With dust jacket. (Ref: N155)
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Price: £24.99

Inder (P.M.): Clocks and Watches in the Collection of the Exeter Museums and Art Gallery
O/P. 22 pages, 10 watches illustrated, 1972. A small catalogue of the collection. A good copy, card covers. (Ref: K805 - BX12)

Price: £9.00

Jagger (C.): Paul Philip Barraud - a study of a fine Chronometer Maker, and of his Relatives, Associates and Successors in the Family Business 1750 - 1929 (complete with supplement)

Jagger (C.): Paul Philip Barraud - a study of a fine Chronometer Maker, and of his Relatives, Associates and Successors in the Family Business 1750 - 1929 (complete with supplement)
O/P. 177 pages, 21 plates, 1968. An excellent book about the Barraud business with a useful listing of known chronometers, clocks, watches and their serial numbers, very useful when trying to date other examples. Complete with the supplement published in 1979, making a total of 283 pages and 33 plates. Barraud's are one of the most respected 19th century chronometer makers so this book is essential reading for enthusiasts. The book is in very good condition (boards slightly warped), the supplement good (crease to spine). Book: hardback without dust jacket, supplement: card covers.

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(Ref: K952 - E4)

Price: £120.00

Jagger (C.): Paul Philip Barraud - The Supplement
O/P. In this supplement the pagination and plate numbers are continued from the main work; this volume has pages 178 - 283, plates 22 - 33 and was published in 1979. A good copy of the supplement (only) to the excellent book on the Barraud family of clock and chronometer makers. Soft covers. (Ref: K425 - Y3)

Price: £9.50

Lane (J): Coventry Apprentices and their Masters, 1781 - 1806
O/P. 144 pages, 1983. About 9% of the boys listed were apprenticed into the watch and clock making trades and the book has indices for occupation, location, apprentice name and master name. A useful reference source. A fine copy. (Ref: K1513 - L3)

Price: £25.00

Laycock (W.S.)son: The Lost Science of John "Longitude" Harrison
O/P. 159 pages, 144 figs, 2nd edition, no date. Laycock investigated and explained the theory behind many of Harrison's ideas used on his wooden regulators and his marine clocks. As Harrison's own writings are very difficult to understand, Laycock's analysis of his ideas is of value to all enthusiasts. A good copy of the 'Watch & Clock Book Society' members edition, reproduced several years after the original publication date. Card covers, spiral bound.

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(Ref: K3174 - L3)

Price: £150.00

Lee (R.A.): The Knibb Family Clockmakers
O/P. 187 pages, 5 colour and 190 b&w plates, 1st and only edition, number 406 of 1,000 copies, 1964. This volume, now hard to find, is the standard reference book on the life and work of John, Joseph, Peter and Samuel Knibb. A very good copy (dent to top edge of front board), dust jacket complete but very worn.

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Price: £895.00

Legg (E.): The Clock & Watchmakers of Buckinghamshire

Legg (E.): The Clock & Watchmakers of Buckinghamshire
NEW. 47 pages, reprinted 2012. A carefully researched book and, over 35 years after it was first published, it is still the only book on this county. A useful reprint. Card covers. (Ref: N2797)

Price: £6.99
Linnard (W.): Cardiff Clocks: A Comprehensive Account of Watch and Clockmakers in Cardiff, the Valleys and the Vale of Glamorgan

Linnard (W.): Cardiff Clocks: A Comprehensive Account of Watch and Clockmakers in Cardiff, the Valleys and the Vale of Glamorgan
NEW. 80 pages + 44 page appendix, figs., 1999. The appendix is a facsimile of a catalogue and price list issued by Howell Morgan of Blaengarw, circa 1900. Card covers. (Ref: N182)
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Price: £14.50

Linnard (W.): Cardiff Clocks: A Comprehensive Account of Watch and Clockmakers in Cardiff, The Valleys and the Vale of Glamorgan
S/H. 80 pages + 44 page appendix, figs., 1999. The appendix is a facsimile of a catalogue and price list issued by Howell Morgan of Blaengarw, circa 1900. Soft covers. (Ref: K182 - K1)

Price: £10.00

Linnard (W.): Charles Vaughan of Pontypool a Mystery Clockmaker and His Clocks

Linnard (W.): Charles Vaughan of Pontypool a Mystery Clockmaker and His Clocks
NEW. 93 pages, 110 illustrations, 2005. A detailed study of Charles Vaughan, head of an important family of clockmakers in industrial South Wales. This book contains new research about the Vaughan family and an in-depth study of 50 Vaughan clocks, all made in the second half of the 18th century. Limited edition of 400 signed and numbered copies. Card covers. (Ref: N603)
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Linnard (W.): Wales Clocks and Clockmakers

Linnard (W.): Wales Clocks and Clockmakers
NEW. 270 pages, illustrated, 2003. An excellent book which contains new research and many new illustrations. This book brings Welsh clockmaking into focus as the only previous work, by Peate, was first published in 1945 and last updated in 1975. This book will be the standard reference work on Welsh clockmaking for many years to come. With dust jacket. (Ref: N183)
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Price: £30.00
Loomes (B.): Clockmakers of Northern England

Loomes (B.): Clockmakers of Northern England
NEW. 320 pages, 402 illus., 5 maps., 1997. Includes the work of over 850 makers. A useful book for North Country clock owners and enthusiasts. This book contains all Loomes' recent research and has additional information about clockmakers, which is not in his earlier books. With dust jacket. (Ref: N191)
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Price: £34.99

Loomes (B.): Country Clocks and their London Origins
O/P. 192 pages, illus., 1st and only edition, 1976. This book is often overlooked these days but it is essential reading for the chapter on the Fromanteel family; it contains accurate information, the result of much research. Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K359 - D3)

Price: £25.00

Loomes (B.): Lancashire Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 184 pages, 16 photographs, 1975. A useful book with a list of Lancashire makers. This is a good copy of a scarce book with good dust jacket, the spine of the latter faded as usual. (Ref: K194 - D1)

Price: £55.00

Loomes (B.): Lancashire Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 184 pages, 16 photographs, 1975. A useful book with a list of Lancashire makers. A copy of a scarce book now showing signs of use, with worn dust jacket, faded on spine as usual. (Ref: K456 - D1)

Price: £35.00

Loomes (B.): Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World - Complete 21st Century Edition

Loomes (B.): Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World - Complete 21st Century Edition
NEW. 873 pages, 2006. This book contains over 90,000 names of makers of clocks, watches, scientific instruments, sundials and barometers, all in alphabetical order. This work covers the period from the late 16th century to the early 20th century and includes all the names in the old 'Baillie' and 'Loomes' plus an additional 20,000 names brought to Loomes' attention since their publication. An essential book for all clock and watch enthusiasts. With dj. (Ref: N1079)
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Price: £50.00

Loomes (B.): Westmorland Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 120 pages, 8 plates, 1974. A useful book on this county with a list of Westmorland clockmakers. Good copy with good dust jacket, the latter faded on the spine a usual. (Ref: K199 - D1)

Price: £20.00

Loomes (B.): Yorkshire Clockmakers

Loomes (B.): Yorkshire Clockmakers
NEW. 196 pages plus 10 page index, illustrated, 2nd edition, 1985. A very useful and comprehensive listing with biographical information of over 2,000 Yorkshire clock and watch makers. With dust jacket. (Ref: N577)
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Price: £22.50

Loomes (B.): Yorkshire Clockmakers
S/H. 196 pages plus 10 page index, illustrated, 2nd edition, 1985. A very useful and comprehensive listing with biographical information of over 2,000 Yorkshire clock and watch makers. A very good second-hand copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K362 - Y2)

Price: £20.00

Marshall (T.): The Quaker Clockmakers of North Oxfordshire

Marshall (T.): The Quaker Clockmakers of North Oxfordshire
NEW. 256 pages, approx 530 colour illustrations, 2013. An excellent new book on the group of Quaker blacksmith/clockmakers, in the form of the Gilkes and Fardon families - who, along with their descendants, relatives and apprentices, produced one of the most iconic styles of English country clockmaking, instantly recognisable to clock collectors - the iron-posted hoop and spike clock with distinctive ring and zigzag engraved dials. With dust jacket.

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(Ref: N3184)

Price: £48.00
McKay (C.): John Moore & Sons of Clerkenwell - Turret Clock Makers

McKay (C.): John Moore & Sons of Clerkenwell - Turret Clock Makers
NEW. 72 pages, illustrated, 2002. This book reproduces two articles, first published in 1843 and 1852, about visits to the Moore factory. Also included is a brief history of the firm, a listing of turret clocks produced by Moore and photographs of typical Moore clocks. Card covers. (Ref: N530)

Price: £12.00
McKay (C.): J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell - Facsimiles

McKay (C.): J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell - Facsimiles
NEW. 72 pages, illustrated, 2001. Advertising material and catalogues, dating from 1880 and circa 1910, showing Smith's products are reproduced in facsimile, as well as a Victorian article about the firm from The Illustrated London News. The material covers all kinds of English clocks. Card covers. (Ref: N531)

Price: £12.00
McKenna (J.): Clockmakers and Watchmakers of Central England

McKenna (J.): Clockmakers and Watchmakers of Central England
NEW. 368 pages, 300 illus., 1 map, 2002. A very detailed study of makers in Birmingham, Coventry, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Staffordshire. As well as the biographical details of makers there are sections on Uttoxeter case makers, Newcastle-under-Lyme movement makers, sources of parts and materials as well as Birmingham dial makers and dial painters. This is an excellent book and well worth buying. With dust jacket. (Ref: N206)
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Price: £35.00

McKenna (J.): Watch, Clock & Dialmakers of Birmingham (1547 - 1900)
O/P. 96 pages, 13 illustrations, no date. A listing of Birmingham makers. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1355 - F5)

Price: £15.00

Mercer (A): Chronometer Makers of the World

Mercer (A.): Chronometer Makers of the World
NEW. 301 pages, illustrated, revised edition, 2004. This book is very useful as it contains an extensive list of chronometer makers and craftsmen with addresses and working dates. The early chapters include information about John Harrison, the Greenwich trials, Kelvin & Hughes, Mercer serial numbers, etc. This revised edition has a few corrections in the list of makers and 10 extra pages at the end - Chronometer frame makers (1 page), overseas names listed by country (5 pages) and detailed views of Mercer chronometer movements (4 pages). With dust jacket. (Ref: N411)
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Price: £42.00

Mercer (A.): Mercer Chronometers - Radical Tom Mercer and the House he Founded
O/P. xxiv, 251 pages, 24 colour plates, 68 b&w illus., 1st edition, signed by author, 1978. This is an excellent book, much better in my opinion than the later book by the same author with a similar title. The last 100 pages are an essential research tool being a listing of all known Mercer chronometers sold to retailers, ships chandlers etc., including date of sale, price and retailer's name and serial number as engraved on the chronometer dial. A very good copy of a scarce book, with very poor dust jacket.

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(Ref: K2713 - F4)

Price: £350.00

Mercer (A.): Mercer Chronometers - Radical Tom Mercer and the House he Founded
O/P. xxiv, 251 pages, 24 colour plates, 68 b&w illus., 1st edition, signed by author, 1978. This is an excellent book, much better in my opinion than the later book by the same author with a similar title. The last 100 pages are an essential research tool being a listing of all known Mercer chronometers sold to retailers, ships chandlers etc., including date of sale, price and retailer's name and serial number as engraved on the chronometer dial. A good copy (showing significant signs of use) of a scarce book, the dust jacket now worn and torn.

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(Ref: K472 - E3)

Price: £300.00

Mercer (V.): John Arnold & Son Chronometer Makers 1762 - 1843
O/P. 302 pages, 212 plates, 1972, with the supplement pages 303 - 320, plates 213 - 218, 1975. The definitive volume on the life and work of John Arnold and his son John Roger Arnold. An essential book for chronometer collectors and enthusiasts. A very good copy, the dust jacket complete but worn with a few small tears.

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(Ref: K208 - E3)

Price: £220.00

Mercer (V.): The Frodshams - the Story of a Family of Chronometer Makers
O/P. 458 pages, 106 plates, 1981. This is the standard work on the various branches of the Frodsham family. Charles Frodsham and Parkinson & Frodsham are two of the most famous chronometer making enterprises of the 19th and early 20th century. The book also covers the business of Frodsham & Keen as well as that of other family members. This is an excellent reference book about this family of chronometer, clock and watchmakers. A good copy but with very poor dust jacket and 2 bruised corners.

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(Ref: K717 - E4)

Price: £250.00

Mercer (V.): The Frodshams - the Story of a Family of Chronometer Makers

Mercer (V.): The Frodshams - the Story of a Family of Chronometer Makers
O/P. 458 pages, 106 plates, 1981. This is the standard work on the various branches of the Frodsham family. Charles Frodsham and Parkinson & Frodsham are two of the most famous chronometer making enterprises of the 19th and early 20th century. The book also covers the business of Frodsham & Keen as well as that of other family members. This is an excellent reference book about this family of chronometer, clock and watchmakers. A fine copy with good dust jacket.

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(Ref: K470 - E6)

Price: £295.00
Millburn (J.R.): Wheelwright of the Heavens - The Life and Work of James Ferguson, FRS

Millburn (J.R.): Wheelwright of the Heavens - The Life and Work of James Ferguson, FRS
NEW. 328 pages, 59 figs, 1988. James Ferguson is an interesting 18th century character who designed clocks with astronomical and tidal dials, designed and made orreries and globes and wrote books on astronomy, mechanics, horology and electricity. Ferguson also lectured on 'popular science' in the mid-Georgian period. With dust jacket. (Ref: N1240)
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Price: £30.00

Montes (M.): Brown Boots in Earlsdon - A Study of a Watchmaking Community, its Rise and Fall
O/P. 60 pages, illustrated, 1989. From its beginnings in 1852, and for the next 50 years, 30% of Earlsdon's (Coventry) residents were in watchmaking trades. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2405 - BX11)

Price: £15.00

Moore (D.S.) & Priestley (P.T.): Some Account of Liverpool Watch Case Makers 1785 - 1798
NEW. [13 pages], 3 figs., 1997. Useful information about Liverpool watch case makers and their marks, first published in Antiquarian Horology. Card covers. (Ref: N1357)

Price: £5.00

Moore (A.J.): The Clockmakers of Somerset 1650 - 1900

Moore (A.J.): The Clockmakers of Somerset 1650 - 1900
O/P. 499 pages, illustrated, 1998. A well researched reference book with a wealth of information about the clockmakers of Somerset, excluding Bristol and Bath. The quality of the illustrations is not good as the book was published by the author. This is however the best reference book for Somerset makers and is now very hard to find. A fine copy (a few minor annotations in ink) with very good dust jacket.

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(Ref: K2418 - R3)

Price: £350.00

Moore (A.J.), Rice (R.W.) & Hucker (E.): Bilbie and The Chew Valley Clock Makers
O/P. 412 pages, 180 illustrations, signed by authors, 1995. A book predominantly about the Bilbie family who worked in Chew Stoke (Somerset) and Cullompton (Devon), throughout the eighteenth century. The book describes the Bilbie's bell founding as well as clockmaking activities. Many of their clocks are described and illustrated thus showing the chronological progression of dial and case styles. Other clockmakers of the Chew Valley include: The Quarman family of Temple Cloud; The Brock's of Axbridge and the Badman's of Compton Martin. This book has become very hard to find and is always in demand. A very good copy, card covers, faded to spine.

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(Ref: K1535 - W1)

Price: £250.00

Moore (N.): Chester Clocks & Clockmakers
O/P. 19 pages, illus., 1976. A catalogue of an exhibition held in Chester museum in 1976 and still of use to enthusiasts for its list of Chester makers. A good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1184 - D2)

Price: £8.00

Murray (H.): Directory of York Goldsmiths, Silversmiths & Associated Craftsmen

Murray (H.): Directory of York Goldsmiths, Silversmiths & Associated Craftsmen
NEW. 160 pages, 14 plates, 1998. This well researched book includes York watch and clock makers who may also have worked in gold and silver. Each entry includes dates, addresses and family details where known. Card covers. (Ref: N695)
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Neale (J.A.): Joseph and Thomas Windmills Clock and Watch Makers 1671 - 1737

Neale (J.A.): Joseph and Thomas Windmills Clock and Watch Makers 1671 - 1737
NEW. 304 pages, 248 black and white, and 13 colour illus., 1999. This book traces the rise of the Windmills' business, describes their clocks and watches in detail and provides information on their family and associates. An important book about one of Britain's most respected clockmaking families. With dust jacket. (Ref: N222)
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Price: £30.00

Norgate (J.), Norgate (M.) & Hudson (F.): Dunfermline Clockmakers up to 1900
O/P. 139 pages, 149 plates, 1982. A well researched and detailed account of the clock and watch makers and retailers in this Scottish town. A very good copy (bookplate on ffep) with good dust jacket (wear to top of spine). (Ref: K2419 - Y3)

Price: £60.00

North (J.D.): Richard of Wallingford

North (J.D.): Richard of Wallingford
O/P. An edition of his writings with introductions, English translation and commentary. 3 volumes; 586 pp, 378 pp, 318 pp; with circa 160 line drawings and 25 plates; 1976. The definitive work on Richard of Wallingford, who died in 1336. Wallingford is best known to horologists for his famous great astronomical clock. Because of his writings it is the earliest known clock of which we have any detailed knowledge. A fine copy with very good dust jackets (each volume has a bookplate inside front cover and the dust jackets have light wear to top of spine).

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(Ref: K523 - Q1)

Price: £395.00
Ovens (R.) & Sleath (S.): Time in Rutland - a History and Gazeteer of the Bells, Scratch Dials, Sundials and Clocks of Rutland

Ovens (R.) & Sleath (S.): Time in Rutland - a History and Gazeteer of the Bells, Scratch Dials, Sundials and Clocks of Rutland
NEW. 400 pages, illustrated, 2002. A very comprehensive book, with a wealth of information for horologists and campanologists, about England's smallest county. The book has a gazeteer of all bells, sundials and turret clocks known to be in Rutland and a biographical listing of all Rutland clockmakers plus notes on clockmakers from outside the county who made clocks which are now located in the county. A useful section is devoted to information about British bell founders who supplied bells to Rutland - this information is not easily available elsewhere. A good book which deserves a place on your bookshelf. With dust jacket. (Ref: N234)
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Price: £24.00
Pearson (M.): Kent Clocks and Clockmakers

Pearson (M.): Kent Clocks and Clockmakers
NEW. 320 pages, illus., 1997. A comprehensive account of over 1200 clockmakers from the earliest period until the late 19th century. This edition is limited to 1000 numbered copies. Another useful regional title. With dust jacket. (Ref: N241)
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Price: £34.99

Peate (I.C.): Clock and Watch Makers in Wales
O/P. 107 pages, 7 plates, 2nd edition 1960. A useful book with a listing of Welsh clock and watch makers. A fine copy with fine dust jacket (the best copy of this book I have seen for a long time). (Ref: K548 - F5)

Price: £20.00

Peate (I.C.): Clock and Watch Makers in Wales
O/P. 85 pages, 7 plates, 1st edition 1945. A useful book with a listing of Welsh clock and watch makers. A fine copy of the 1st edition, the best I have ever seen. Card covers. (Ref: K366 - M1)

Price: £20.00

Penfold (J.B.): The Clockmakers of Cumberland

Penfold (J.B.): The Clockmakers of Cumberland
O/P. 284 pages, 118 illustrations, 1st edition, signed by author, 1977. This is one of the best books on English counties and has become the most sought after and difficult to find. Many famous clockmakers were born in Cumberland - George Graham, John Barwise, John Brockbank and James Gandy to name a few. This well researched book has information about all the Cumberland makers and is an essential reference book for enthusiasts. A very good copy, the original wrapper now worn and torn.

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(Ref: K872 - F3)

Price: £350.00
Pickford (C.): Bedfordshire Clock & Watchmakers 1352 - 1880

Pickford (C.): Bedfordshire Clock & Watchmakers 1352 - 1880
O/P. 252 pages, 35 plates, 2 figs., 1991. An excellent, well researched book about the clock makers of Bedfordshire with lots of biographical information as well as a brief history of timekeeping in Bedfordshire. This book is now very hard to find. A good copy, paperback, card covers a little marked.

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(Ref: K1358 - D1)

Price: £125.00

Ponsford (C.N.): Devon Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 360 pages, 12 figs., 47 plates, 1985. A good book with lots of information about clock and watch making in Devon with notes on Devonshire makers. A good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1288 - D2)

Price: £75.00

Ponsford (C.N.): Time in Exeter
O/P. 200 pages, 50 illustrations, hardback, 1st edition, 1978. A well researched book on the history of 700 years of clockmaking in Exeter. Biographical details are given for more than 300 makers. A good copy with bookplate inside front cover and a dust jacket. (Ref: K812 - D1)

Price: £55.00

Potts (M.S.): Potts of Leeds Five Generations of Clockmakers

Potts (M.S.): Potts of Leeds Five Generations of Clockmakers
NEW. 432 pages, illustrated, 2006. An excellent book about William Potts & Sons, later Charles Potts & Company, who made turret clocks and dial clocks in Leeds from 1790 until 1958. Potts was one of the most important turret clock makers in Britain and exported to the British Empire, Russia and Argentina. The book has a complete history of the business together with a listing of over 1600 public clocks by Potts. The book has over 700 illustrations and reproduces a number of the firm's catalogues. With dust jacket. (Ref: N878)
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Price: £45.00
Priestley (P.T.): Aaron Lufkin Dennison - An Industrial Pioneer and his Legacy

Priestley (P.T.): Aaron Lufkin Dennison - An Industrial Pioneer and his Legacy
NEW. 156 pages, over 200 illustrations, 2010. Dennison's career commenced in America, as a watchmaker and then a manager, at Roxbury and Waltham before he moved to Switzerland and set up a watch factory in Zurich. His final career was as a watchcase manufacturer in England. The Dennison Watch Case Company remained in business until 1967. Card covers. (Ref: N2181)
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Price: £25.00

Pryce (W.T.R.) & Davies (T.A.): Samuel Roberts Clock Maker
O/P. 450 pages, 129 figs., 1985. The definitive work on Samuel Roberts, an eighteenth-century craftsman in the Welsh rural community of Llanfair Caereinion. Roberts produced about 600 clocks and his Account Book for the period 1755 - 1774 is reproduced as an appendix. A very good copy of an excellent book, with good dust jacket. (Ref: K777 - F6)

Price: £25.00

Quill (H.): John Harrison, Copley Medallist and the £20,000 Longitude prize
O/P. 26 pages, 21 figs., 1976. Published in commemoration of the bicentenary of the death of John Harrison, 24th March 1776. An interesting review of the life of the famous chronometer pioneer and the longitude prize. A very good copy, card covers a little faded. (Ref: K248 - BX2)

Price: £20.00

Raistrick (A.): Quakers in Science and Industry

Raistrick (A.): Quakers in Science and Industry
NEW. 361 pages, illus., 1993. A reprint of a book first published in 1950 and still in demand. The book charts the origin and rise of Quakers as citizens and businessmen in the United Kingdom with chapters on Ironmasters, Merchants, Miners, Clockmakers, Doctors, Botanists and Bankers. The clock chapter includes information about Thomas Tompion, George Graham and Daniel Quare. Soft covers. (Ref: N400)

Price: £10.00
Reid (C.L.): North Country Clockmakers of the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries

Reid (C.L.): North Country Clockmakers of the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries
NEW. 140 pages, 7 plates, reprinted 1981. An early and well-known work on the clockmakers of Northern England which is always in demand. First published in 1925 and now hard to find. With dust jacket. New unused stock, found in box at back of storeroom. (Ref: N2879)

Price: £28.50

Reid (C.L.): North Country Clockmakers of the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries
O/P. 140 pages, 6 plates, 1925. An early and well known work on the clockmakers of Northern England which is always in demand. A good copy but spine and original thin card covers worn and corners bumped. (Ref: K251 - B2)

Price: £75.00

Seaby (W.A.): Clockmakers of Warwick and Leamington (to 1850)
O/P. 64 pages, 9 figures, 1981. A useful contribution to knowledge about regional clockmakers. As well as the two towns in the title the book also covers the clockmakers of the nearby villages of Barford, Leek Wootton and Sherbourne. A fine virtually pristine copy, card covers.
(Ref: K467 - BX1)

Price: £12.00

Severs (D.F.): A Concise Guide to the Clockmakers of Northallerton and their Clocks

Severs (D.F.): A Concise Guide to the Clockmakers of Northallerton and their Clocks
NEW. 339 pages, 42 plates, 10 figs., 2008. A limited edition of 400 numbered copies. A detailed and well researched book about the clocks and clockmakers of this North Yorkshire market town. The earliest clockmaker in the town was Mann Beckett who married there on Saint Valentine's Day 1719/20. The author's previous book on Northallerton makers is now hard to find and expensive; buy this one before it goes out of print. Card covers. (Ref: N1874)
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Severs (D.F.): Bedale's Clockmakers: Clockmaking in Another North Yorkshire Market Town

Severs (D.F.): Bedale's Clockmakers: Clockmaking in Another North Yorkshire Market Town
NEW. 187 pages, 30 plates, 4 figs., 1 map, a limited edition of 250 copies, signed by author, 2010. A well researched book on the clockmakers of this market town, including the well known Terry family and Bedale's first clockmaker, George Smithyes. Card covers. (Ref: N2381)
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Severs (D.F.): Stokesley's Clockmakers - Clockmaking in a North Yorkshire Market Town

Severs (D.F.): Stokesley's Clockmakers - Clockmaking in a North Yorkshire Market Town
NEW. 139 pages, 36 plates, a limited edition of 250 numbered copies, 2008. A well researched book with a detailed account of the 29 clockmakers, and their clocks, who worked in Stokesley between 1740 and 1900. Card covers. (Ref: N1926)
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Price: £18.00

Shenton (R.): Christopher Pinchbeck and his Family
NEW. 71 pages, 13 illustrations, 2nd edition, 1976. Christopher Pinchbeck, senior and junior, were both clockmakers but the family is best known for the invention of 'Pinchbeck' alloy and its use in making low cost trinkets. A useful reference book on the family. Still in publisher's card envelope. (Ref: N2920)

Price: £16.00

Smith (A.): The Lancashire Watch Company Prescot, Lancashire, England 1889 - 1910
O/P. 89 pages, illustrated, 1973. This is a very useful reference book about the company. The book is in 3 parts, an historical essay on the company by Alan Smith, a reprint of a company catalogue of circa 1905, and a reprint of 4 articles about the company written by Henry Abbott which appeared in the American Jeweler in 1893. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K459 - F1)

Price: £50.00

Smith (J.): A Handbook and Directory of Old Scottish Clockmakers from 1540 to 1850
O/P. 97 pages, illustrated, 1st edition, 1903. A pioneering work, for many years the only source for a listing of Scottish clockmakers. A good copy, cloth worn to edges and corners. (Ref: K2420 - C1)

Price: £40.00

Smith (J.): Old Scottish Clockmakers from 1453 to 1850
O/P. 436 pages, 25 illustrations, 2nd edition, 1921. A good book and, for many years, the only source for a list of Scottish clockmakers. Still useful to have as some information about the makers is not contained in the more recent book by Whyte. A good copy internally, binding tight, boards a little worn. (Ref: K993 - G3)

Price: £75.00

Smith (J.): Old Scottish Clockmakers from 1453 to 1850
O/P. 436 pages, 25 illus., reprint of 2nd edition, 1975. A good book and, for many years, the only source for a list of Scottish clockmakers. Still useful to have as some information about the makers is not contained in the more recent book by Whyte. A very good copy, dust jacket very faded as usual. (Ref: K856 - R1)

Price: £75.00

[Smiths] compiled by Smith (B.): Smiths Domestic Clocks

[Smiths] compiled by Smith (B.): Smiths Domestic Clocks
NEW. 290 pages, illustrated, 2nd edition, 2008. A brief history of the origins of Smiths Industries and their domestic clock making activities which started in 1931 and ceased in 1979. Smiths owned several companies and trade marks so Smiths English Clocks Ltd, the Enfield Clock Company, 'Astral' and 'Empire' are just a few of the names mentioned. The book also contains a picture gallery of over 2150 different clocks and timers produced by Smiths. A lot of clocks, but they were England's largest manufacturer of clocks at the time! Card covers. (Ref: N1918)

Price: £18.00
[Smiths] compiled by Smith (B.): Smiths Watches

[Smiths] compiled by Smith (B.): Smiths Watches
NEW. 277 pages, illustrated, 2009. A history of watch production by the Smiths group of companies with details of the pocket and wristwatches produced at the factories in Cheltenham and Ystradgynlais (Wales). The wide range of watches produced between 1947 and 1974 is shown in the 16 surviving catalogues reprinted here. Card covers. (Ref: N2146)

Price: £18.00

Snell (M.): Clocks and Clockmakers of Salisbury - 600 Years of Skill and Invention
O/P. 280 pages, 235 plates, figs., 1986. An excellent book on the clocks, watches and makers of Salisbury and South Wiltshire. The book has a section on turret clocks and lots of information about each clock and watch maker. A very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1209 - D2)

Price: £50.00

Sobel (D.): Longitude
O/P. 184 pages, 1996. The true story of a lone genius (John Harrison) who solved the greatest scientific problem of his time. This book needs no introduction from me, it has sold millions of copies. A good copy of the paperback edition. (Ref: K1210 - B1)

Price: £5.00

Streeter (P.): Streeter of Bond Street - A Victorian Jeweller
O/P. 174 pages, 105 figs., 1993. An interesting book about Edwin William Streeter and his jewellery business which operated in London from 1867 to 1905. The business also sold clocks and watches. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2444 - C2)

Price: £20.00

Symonds (R.W.): Thomas Tompion His Life and Work

Symonds (R.W.): Thomas Tompion His Life and Work
O/P. 320 pages, 272 plates + 2 folding plates, first edition, 1951. The deluxe edition, printed on handmade paper, top edge gilt, limited to 350 copies, burgundy half calf binding and gilt lettering, with red cloth covered slipcase. This copy number 275, but as with several others I have handled, is not signed by the author. An important book about England's most famous clock and watch maker. A very good copy with good slip case (the case edges now reinforced with tape).

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(Ref: K293 - H1)

Price: £650.00

Tebbutt (L.): Stamford Clocks & Watches
O/P. 173 pages, 106 figures, signed by author, 1975. Copy number 231 of a limited edition of 500. A scarce and useful contribution to knowledge of regional clock & watch making and repairing. A very good copy. Card covers.

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(Ref: K2780 - M1)

Price: £135.00

Thomas (S.) & Thomas (D.): The Gloverstone Clockmakers of Chester

Thomas (S.) & Thomas (D.): The Gloverstone Clockmakers of Chester
NEW. 178 pages, 49 clocks illustrated with over 200 photographs, 28 figures, 2012. A well researched book about the clockmakers who worked between 1600 and 1800 in the township of Gloverstone - a small area of Chester close to the castle and within the old city walls. The clockmakers include the Wrench family, the Smith family, the Thomas family and many individual makers. Card covers. (Ref: N2789)

Price: £18.00

Treherne (A.A.): Nantwich Clockmakers
O/P. [36 pages], illustrated, [ 1985 ]. A catalogue of clocks and watches exhibited at Nantwich Museum with biographies of all known Nantwich Clock and Watchmakers. A useful book with excellent details of the famous astronomical and chronological clock by John Naylor as well as several clocks by Gabriel Smith of Barthomley and a Smith family tree. Good copy (covers slightly marked), card covers. (Ref: K301 - BX1)

Price: £24.00

Tribe (T.) and Whatmoor (P.): Dorset Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 234 pages, 38 illus., 1981. An excellent book on the county and also useful for the listing of makers in the Channel Islands (Alderney, Guernsey and Jersey). Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K858 - D1)

Price: £40.00

Tyler (E.J.): The Clockmakers of Hertfordshire

Tyler (E.J.): The Clockmakers of Hertfordshire
NEW. 40 pages, 1997. A simple alphabetical list of makers with a listing by town and village. The only such listing for this county. Soft covers. (Ref: N306)

Price: £5.00
Tyler (E.J.): The Clockmakers of Sussex

Tyler (E.J.): The Clockmakers of Sussex
NEW. 40 pages, illus., circa 1988. A useful list of clock and watch makers, with lots of biographical information. The only book about this county and now hard to find. Card covers. Old stock discovered at the back of the store room, still in new condition! (Ref: N2872)

Price: £27.00

Tyler (E.J.): The Clockmakers of Sussex
O/P. 40 pages, illus., circa 1988. A useful list of clock and watch makers, with lots of biographical information. The only book about this county and now hard to find. Fine copy. Card covers. (Ref: K1413 - BX11)

Price: £25.00

Vost (J.): Channel Islands Clockmakers 1680 - 1830

Vost (J.): Channel Islands Clockmakers 1680 - 1830
NEW. 66 pages, 2012. This new book contains the most up to date listing, with biographical information, of Guernsey & Jersey clockmakers and contains a lot of new research. This is a significant improvement on the information in Tribe & Whatmoor's book Dorset Clocks and Clockmakers published in 1981. Card covers. (Ref: N2769)
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Price: £12.99
Vulliamy (D.G.): The Vulliamy Clockmakers

Vulliamy (D.G.): The Vulliamy Clockmakers
NEW. 50 pages, 12 black and white & 8 colour illustrations, 2002. A book about the history of the Vulliamy family written by a descendant. The book includes chapters on the origins of the English Vulliamys (Justin Vulliamy, Benjamin Vulliamy, Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy) as well as turret clocks and the Vulliamy numbering system. With dust jacket. (Ref: N317)

Price: £25.00

Walker (J.E.S.): Hull and East Riding Clocks
O/P. 96 pages, illus., 1982. This exhibition catalogue includes a directory of makers for Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire before 1900. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K318 - D2)

Price: £15.00

Waters (I.): Chepstow Clock and Watchmakers
O/P. 15 pages, 3 illustrations, revised edition 1978. A useful listing of Chepstow clock and watch makers with addresses and working dates where known. This booklet is now very hard to find. A good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1521 - BX11)

Price: £30.00

Watson (H. F.): Grantham Clock and Watch Making
O/P. [ 40p ], illus., 1988. A descriptive catalogue of an exhibition of clocks and watches made in Grantham with details about their makers. A fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K2379 - BX9)

Price: £15.00

Watson (H.F.): Keeping Time - A History of Clocks, Watches and Barometers in a Provincial Town from 1700 until 1900

Watson (H.F.): Keeping Time - A History of Clocks, Watches and Barometers in a Provincial Town from 1700 until 1900
NEW. 323 pages, 550 illustrations, 2008. This book using the provincial town of Grantham, Lincolnshire as the example, describes and illustrates the stock in trade sold by 18th and 19th century clockmakers. British clocks as well as, in the 19th century, French, American and Black Forest clocks are all included as well as watches and barometers. The book has a comprehensive directory (169 pages) of the watch and clock makers who traded in Grantham during the period. The book also has a useful chapter on Lincolnshire longcase clock cases, in particular the work of the Usher family of Lincoln. (Ref: N1912)
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Price: £36.00

Wallace (W.): Marking Time in Hamilton - 300 Years of Lanarkshire Watches and Clocks
O/P. 32 pages, 2 illus., 1981. Biographical details of the Hamilton makers and a brief listing of clockmakers and watchmakers in Lanarkshire up to 1900 (excluding Glasgow). The printing is not of the best quality. Card covers. (Ref: K2990 - BX8)

Price: £10.00

Wallace (W.): Marking Time in Hamilton - 300 Years of Lanarkshire Watches and Clocks
O/P. 32 pages, 2 illus., 1981. Biographical details of the Hamilton makers and a brief listing of clockmakers and watchmakers in Lanarkshire up to 1900 (excluding Glasgow). The printing is not of the best quality and the bottom edge is not cut square to the sides. Card covers. (Ref: K2991 - BX8)

Price: £5.00

White (G.S.J.): The Clockmakers of London
O/P. 48 pages, illustrated, 1998. An interesting introduction to the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers and its fine collections of books, manuscripts, clocks and watches housed at the Guildhall Library, London. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2205 - BX9)

Price: £15.00

White (I.): English Clocks for the Eastern Markets - English Clockmakers Trading in China & the Ottoman Empire 1580 - 1815

White (I.): English Clocks for the Eastern Markets - English Clockmakers Trading in China & the Ottoman Empire 1580 - 1815
O/P. 398 pages, 285 illustrations, 2012. An excellent, well researched, new book describing the English trade with the Chinese and the Ottomans, markets for which an amazing variety of beautiful clocks were designed and exported. The book has several chapters on the life and work of James Cox, together with details of all English clock and watch makers known to have traded with the eastern markets. With dust jacket. (Ref: N2788)
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Price: £75.00
White (I.): Watch and Clock Makers in the City of Bath

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 fine copy, card covers.

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(Ref: K955 - G3)

Price: £110.00

Whyte (D.): Clock & Watch Makers of Edinburgh and the Lothians 1539 - 1900
O/P. 91 pages, 4 pages of illustrations, 2001. A useful list of makers for the Edinburgh region, with working dates and other biographical information. A good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2781 - BX12)

Price: £15.00

Whyte (D.): Clock and Watch Makers of Glasgow and the West Coast of Scotland 1603 - 1900
O/P. 71 pages, 2001. A useful list of makers for Glasgow, Lanarkshire, North Ayrshire, Renfrewshire and Dumbartonshire, with working dates and other biographical information. A fine copy, stapled card covers. (Ref: K2804 - BX11)

Price: £15.00

Whyte (D.): Clock and Watch Makers of Glasgow and the West Coast of Scotland 1603 - 1900
O/P. 71 pages, 2001. A useful list of makers for Glasgow, Lanarkshire, North Ayrshire, Renfrewshire and Dumbartonshire, with working dates and other biographical information. A good copy, stapled card covers. (Ref: K2782 - BX11)

Price: £10.00

Whyte (D.): Clock & Watch Makers of the Scottish Highlands & Islands 1780 - 1900
O/P. 31 pages, 2001. A useful list of makers for the Highlands and Islands, with working dates and other biographical information. A fine copy, stapled card covers (staples rusty). (Ref: K2784 - BX11)

Price: £15.00

Whyte (D.): Clockmakers & Watchmakers of Scotland

Whyte (D.): Clockmakers & Watchmakers of Scotland
NEW. 334 pages, 226 figures, 2005. A good book on Scottish makers, including all the research by the author and other workers since the publication in 1921 of Smith's pioneering work Old Scottish Clockmakers 1453 - 1850. This is an essential reference book for all Scottish clock and watch enthusiasts. With dust jacket. (Ref: N725)
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Price: £35.00

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 very good copy of the hardback edition with good dust jacket (worn to top of spine). (Ref: K324 - D2)

Price: £45.00

Wilkinson (W.R.T.): The Makers of Indian Colonial Silver - A Register of European Goldsmiths, Silversmiths, Jewellers, Watchmakers and Clockmakers in India and their Marks 1760 - 1860
O/P. 230 pages, illustrated, 1987. A number of British clock and watchmakers went to India and several important London clock makers, such as James McCabe and James Murray had branches there. A fine copy with very good dust jacket.

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(Ref: K2698 - Z3)

Price: £125.00

Williams (C.H.K.): Charing Clocks, Clockmakers and Clockkeepers (Part II)
O/P. 28 pages, 2 figs, 12 plates, 2006. An interesting extract from a learned journal focussing on the village of Charing in Kent. The paper discusses the clockmakers 1720 -1894, secular turret clocks, developments in the 20th century. Card covers. (Ref: K2770 - BX12)

Price: £10.00

Woodford (N. & D.): The Thristle Clockmakers of Somerset 1765 - 1899 including James Cole of Stowey, John Millard of Stogursey and the Dial Makers Pyke of Bridgewater and Cox of Taunton

Woodford (N. & D.): The Thristle Clockmakers of Somerset 1765 - 1899 including James Cole of Stowey, John Millard of Stogursey and the Dial Makers Pyke of Bridgewater and Cox of Taunton
NEW. 448 pages plus addendum sheet, illustrated, limited edition of 300 numbered copies, signed by authors, 2012. An excellent new book about the life and work of 4 generations of the Thristle family who made longcase clocks in several Somerset villages. The Thristles used painted dials by Pyke and Cox. The book also includes new information about James 'Conjuror' Cole of Nether Stowey who made 3 year-going longcase clocks and was father of the famous London clockmakers Thomas Cole and James Ferguson Cole. This book sets a new standard for authors who self publish: good original research, well illustrated in colour, good page layouts, printed on high quality paper, hardback with dust jacket - a delightful book to own. (Ref: N2795)

Price: £85.00
Woodrow (J.): Clockmakers of Beccles

Woodrow (J.): Clockmakers of Beccles
O/P. [32 pages], illustrated, 2012. A small booklet containing details of the 47 clock and watch makers known to have worked in the Suffolk town of Beccles between 1630 and 1937. Card covers.
(Ref: N2714)

Price: £4.25
Wotton (P.) & Wotton (P.): The Kent Turret Clocks of Thomas Cooke of York

Wotton (P.) & Wotton (P.): The Kent Turret Clocks of Thomas Cooke of York
NEW. 36 pages, 8 pages of colour illustrations, b & w illus., 2004. A short history of Thomas Cooke's turret clockmaking activities with full details and photographs of 6 clocks in Kent churches and country houses. An inexpensive source for information about Thomas Cooke and his clocks. Soft covers. (Ref: N401)

Price: £6.50
Young (J.): Wiltshire Watch and Clockmakers - Volume 1

Young (J.): Wiltshire Watch and Clockmakers - Volume 1
NEW. 193 pages, illustrated, 2004 The first of a series of 3 volumes on Wiltshire. This volume covers the north of the county and includes Chippenham, Marlborough and Swindon. This is an excellent addition to the literature on clockmakers of English counties and contains much new research not recorded elsewhere. An essential book for enthusiasts. Soft covers. (Ref: N420)
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Price: £13.00
Young (J.): Wiltshire Watch and Clockmakers Volume 2 - Devizes, Trowbridge, Warminster, Westbury, Bradford-on-Avon, Melksham, Pewsey & Central Wiltshire

Young (J.): Wiltshire Watch and Clockmakers Volume 2 - Devizes, Trowbridge, Warminster, Westbury, Bradford-on-Avon, Melksham, Pewsey & Central Wiltshire
NEW. 324 pages, illustrated, 2006. The second volume on Wiltshire makers, a very detailed listing of all the makers in central Wiltshire including the towns listed above. An excellent addition to the literature on regional clockmakers. Soft covers. (Ref: N999)
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Price: £23.00
Young (J.): Wiltshire Watch and Clockmakers Volume 3 - Salisbury, Wilton, Amesbury, Downton, Mere, Hindon, Tisbury & South Wiltshire

Young (J.): Wiltshire Watch and Clockmakers Volume 3 - Salisbury, Wilton, Amesbury, Downton, Mere, Hindon, Tisbury & South Wiltshire
NEW. 316 pages, illustrated, 2012. The third and final volume on Wiltshire makers, a very detailed listing of all the makers in South Wiltshire including the towns listed above. An excellent addition to the literature on regional clockmakers. Card covers. (Ref: N2687)
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Price: £23.50

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