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Roberts (D.: The Precision Pendulum Clock
O/P. 51 pages, 26 illustrations, 1978. An exhibition catalogue for July 1978 describing and illustrating 14 good regulators, one French, one Austrian and the remainder of English origin. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: KW1047 - BX12)

Price: £10.00

Roberts (K.D.): The Contributions of Joseph Ives to Connecticut Clock Technology 1810 - 1862
O/P. 338 pages, 102 figures, 1st edition 1970. An important and well researched study of the important developments in clockmaking, achieved during the first half of the 19th century, by Joseph Ives and his contemporaries in Bristol, Connecticut. A fine copy, the dust jacket very good with one small tear. (Ref: K1536 - Z3)

Price: £35.00

Roberts (K.D.): The Contributions of Joseph Ives to Connecticut Clock Technology 1810 - 1862
O/P. 388 pages, 167 figures, 2nd edition 1988. An important and well researched study of the important developments in clockmaking, achieved during the first half of the 19th century, by Joseph Ives and his contemporaries in Bristol, Connecticut. A fine copy with good dust jacket (light wear to top edge). (Ref: K1537 - E4)

Price: £35.00

Robertson (J. D.): The Evolution of Clockwork
O/P. 358 pages, illus., 1st edition, 1931. An interesting book, valuable for its special section of 100 pages about the clocks of Japan and the extensive horological bibliography. A good copy, faded to spine. (Ref: K261 - V1)

Price: £45.00

Robertson (W.B.) & Walker (F.): Royal Clocks in Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace and Hampton Court
O/P. 42 pages, illustrated, 1st edition, 1904. The first book on clocks in the Royal collection and of historical interest. A fine copy, all edges gilt, card covers. (Ref: K3403 - BX6)

Price: £14.00

Robey (J.): The Longcase Clock Reference Book

Robey (J.): The Longcase Clock Reference Book
NEW. 928 pages, over 2,500 illustrations, 2 volumes, 2nd edition (revised and enlarged) 2013. An important reference book detailing all aspects of the British longcase clock from the late 17th century to the Victorian era. The first volume studies the clock trade, the making of clocks and all aspects of going, striking and chiming trains, illustrating many unusual variations. The second volume discusses the stylistic development of brass and painted dials made in London and the provinces, as well as clock cases, clocks made for special purposes, and those with wooden movements. American tall-case clocks are included in the book and compared and contrasted with their British counterparts. Essential reading for longcase clock owners and enthusiasts. With dust jackets.

***Automatic 10% discount at the checkout on this book.***

(Ref: N3185)

Price: £120.00

Robey (J.): The Longcase Clock Reference Book
O/P. 798 pages and 1500 illustrations, 1st edition, 2 volumes, in slipcase, 2001. An important reference book detailing all aspects of the development of the British longcase clock and the American tall-case clock, including technical details. The book has chapters about Clockmakers and the Clock Trade; The Clockmaker at the Bench; Movements; Calendars, Moon Phase, Automata, Alarms; Dials; Clock Cases; Clockcase Makers; etc. Essential reading for longcase clock owners and enthusiasts, the 13 pages of index make the information accessible. Fine copy with fine dust jackets and fine slip case. (Ref: K466 - B3)

Price: £90.00

Robey (J.) Editor: Your Time - Including the Contribution of Northwest England to the Development of Clocks and Watches

Robey (J.) Editor: Your Time - Including the Contribution of Northwest England to the Development of Clocks and Watches
NEW. 136 pages, illustrated in colour, 2008. The catalogue of an exhibition organised by the Northern Section of the Antiquarian Horological Society, with interesting introductions on Chronometers, Watchmaking in Prescot & South Lancashire, Edward Massey's Lever Escapement, Unfinished or Raw Movements, Turret Clocks and the Lancashire Watch Company by Edward Powell, Alan Smith, Alan Treherne and Chris McKay. The interesting text and good illustrations of the 127 exhibits mean that this will be a useful reference book in the years to come. Card covers. (Ref: N1698)

Price: £20.00

Robey (J.) Editor: Your Time - Including the Contribution of Northwest England to the Development of Clocks and Watches
S/H. 136 pages, illustrated in colour, 2008. The catalogue of an exhibition organised by the Northern Section of the Antiquarian Horological Society, with interesting introductions on Chronometers, Watchmaking in Prescot & South Lancashire, Edward Massey's Lever Escapement, Unfinished or Raw Movements, Turret Clocks and the Lancashire Watch Company by Edward Powell, Alan Smith, Alan Treherne and Chris McKay. The interesting text and good illustrations of the 127 exhibits mean that this will be a useful reference book in the years to come. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3640 - H3)

Price: £14.00

Robinson (R.W.) & Burt (H.B.): The Willard House and Clock Museum and The Willard Family Clockmakers
O/P. 262 pages, over 370 illustrations, 1996. A detailed description of the most complete collection of Willard clocks in existence and the history of the property (now the museum) where the Willard brothers learned and practiced their trade. Fine copy with fine dust jacket. (Ref: K2925 - M3)

Price: £50.00

Robinson (T.):  The Longcase Clock (2nd edition)

Robinson (T.): The Longcase Clock
O/P. 489 pages, 1999. The revised edition, with two new sections, of this useful reference book with 38 colour plates and 640 b&w illustrations. One of the best books on the subject and essential reading. A very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K263 - F4)

Price: £90.00
Robinson (T.):  The Longcase Clock

Robinson (T.): The Longcase Clock
O/P. 467 pages, well illustrated, 1st edition, 1981. This is one of the best books on the subject and essential reading for all collectors and enthusiasts; all editions are now out of print. A very good copy the dust jacket good but with one small tear and creased to spine.

* Was 70.00, now on special offer at £35.00 *

(Ref: K870 - H7)

Price: £35.00

Robinson (T.R.): Modern Clocks, their Repair and Maintenance
O/P. 110 pages, 108 figures, 1st edition, signed by author, 1934. A book about clock movements produced in the 1920's and 30's with good information on electric clocks and movements of the period. This edition has a chapter of drawings of electric and clockwork driven clock movements in production in 1939. A very good copy with worn dust jacket. (Ref: K719 - M1)

Price: £20.00

Robinson (T.R.): Modern Clocks, Their Repair and Maintenance
O/P. 193 pages, 148 figures, 2nd edition, 1942. A book about clock movements produced in the 1920's and 30's with good information on electric clocks and movements of the period. The book has a chapter of drawings of electric and clockwork driven clock movements in production in 1939. Good copy, no dust jacket. (Ref: K782 - C2)

Price: £10.00

Robinson (T.R.): Modern Watch Repairing and Adjusting
O/P. 118 pages, 123 figures, 1st edition, not dated but early 1930's. Useful chapters on watch repairing written by a Swiss expert with additional chapters by Robinson. With remains of dust jacket. (Ref: K720 - C2)

Price: £12.00

Rock (H.): Church Clocks
O/P. 64 pages, illustrated, 2008. An excellent introduction to the wealth of clocks still in use in Britain's churches with excellent illustrations of many clock movements, dials and their installation features. Fine copy, paperback. (Ref: K3696 - G5)

Price: £5.00

Rogers (B.) & Taylor (S.): Eight Day Wood Movement Shelf Clocks - Their Cases, Their Movements, Their Makers
O/P. 60 pages, 154 illus., 1993. An interesting book on these early American clocks. Card covers. (Ref: K3282 - W1)

Price: £14.00

Rogers (R.M.) : Trumbull County Clock Industry, 1812 - 1835
O/P. 52 pages, illustrated, 1991. A detailed, well researched account of the clockmakers of Trumbull County, Ohio who make wooden movements for longcase and shelf clocks. A fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K3635 - H1)

Price: £15.00

Roiz (P.): Libro de Reloges Solares
O/P. 124 pages, figs., facsimile reprint, 1985. Originally published in Valencia in 1575 this is a very early treatise on dialling. Card covers. [Spanish language] (Ref: K3168 - BX16)

Price: £25.00

[Rolex]: Rolex Oyster
O/P. 62 pages, illustrated, 1996. A catalogue with separate UK price list for Rolex's Oyster range of wristwatches. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4920 - Q1)

Price: £5.00


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