New Books

Alft (E.C.) & Briska (W.H.): Elgin Time: A History of the Elgin National Watch Company 1864 - 1968
NEW. 120 pages, illustrated, 2003. A good history of the Elgin Company with lots of information about the company, its products and the people who made them. Hardback with gilt tooled cover. (Ref: N1421)
Price: £30.00

Andrewes (W.J.H.) (Editor): The Quest for Longitude
NEW. 437 pages, illustrated, 2nd edition, 1998. This is a valuable, learned volume, being a record of the contributions to the Longitude Symposium held at Harvard University in 1993. The symposium was held to commemorate John Harrison's birth 300 years before, and is the best contribution to understanding Harrison and time keeping at sea since Quill's book, John Harrison, the Man who found Longitude, was published in 1966. As well as information about marine timekeepers by Harrison, Earnshaw, Mudge and Arnold the book covers Harrison's wooden and brass regulators. With dust jacket. (Ref: N8)
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Price: £49.95

[Ansonia]: The Ansonia Clock Company Catalogue 1894
NEW. 168 pages, illustrated, a modern facsimile reprint. A useful guide to Ansonia clocks being sold in 1894 when the company had offices in New York, Chicago and London. The catalogue illustrates alarm clocks, carriage, mantel and table clocks, wall clocks and tallcase clocks as well as marble clocks, other clocks, bronzes and candelabra. Every item is priced, many under 10 US dollars! Card covers. (Ref: N721)
Price: £15.00

[ANSONIA]: The Ansonia Clock Company Catalogue1906 - 1907
NEW. 213 pages, a facsimile reprint published in 1988. A useful guide to Ansonia clocks being sold in 1906 when the company had offices in New York, Chicago and London. The catalogue illustrates alarm clocks, carriage, mantel and table clocks, wall clocks and tallcase clocks as well as marble clocks, other clocks, bronzes and candelabra. Every item is priced, many under 10 US dollars! Card covers. (Ref: N1422)
Price: £15.00

Aubert (D.): Montres et Horlogers Exceptionnels De La Vallée De Joux Volume I
NEW. 203 pages, illustrated, 1993. The first volume of a detailed history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux area of Switzerland from its origins to the present time. The industry's innovations and achievements are described in detail. This volume includes chapters about Aubert Frères, Emile Lecoultre, François Lecoultre, Charles-Ami Lecoultre-Piguet, astronomical watch Dent No. 32573 and equation watch Breguet No. 4377. [French language] (Ref: N1296)
Price: £67.50

Aubert (D.): Horlogers et Montres Exceptionnels De La Vallée De Joux Volume II
NEW. 215 pages, illustrated, 1997. The second volume of a detailed history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux area of Switzerland from its origins to the present time. The industry's innovations and achievements are described in detail. This second volume includes chapters on musical watches, John-César Piguet, Charles Piguet, Paul Piguet-Capt, Alfred Aubert and Louis-Benjamin Audemars. [French language] (Ref: N1297)
Price: £67.50

Aubert (D.): La Vallée des Montres et des Horlogers exceptionnels Volume III
NEW. 231 pages, illustrated, 2006. The third volume of a detailed history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux area of Switzerland from its origins to the present time. The industry's innovations and achievements are described in detail. This volume includes chapters on Samuel-Oliver Meylan, Louis Piguet, Nicole et Capt and their successors of London and the Joux Valley and Edmond Audemars. [French language] (Ref: N1298)
Price: £50.00

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

Baddeley (J.): Nautical Antiques and Collectables
NEW. 160 pages, illustrated, 1993. A good introduction to ship models, navigation instruments, ship fixtures and fittings, marine arts and crafts, ship portraits and ocean liner artefacts. The book also has chapters on caring for marine collectables and a guide to maritime collections open to the public. With dust jacket. (Ref: N519)
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Price: £35.00

Baillie (G.H.): Watches Their History , Decoration and Mechanism
NEW. 383 pages, 75 plates, facsimile reprint, 1979. Written in 1929 this is still a respected reference book on the subject and well worth reading. The book covers the history of 4 centuries of watch development with 189 b&w and 35 colour photographs, together with 82 line drawings of mechanisms. Essential reading. With dust jacket. (Ref: N506)
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Price: £29.95

Baker (G.L.) & Blackburn (J.A.): The Pendulum - a Case Study in Physics
NEW. 288 pages, text figures, 2005. A unique and comprehensive book containing all the facts about pendulums from a scientific viewpoint but also with a historical and cultural context. The book analyses simple pendulums, compound pendulums, torsion pendulums and the Foucault pendulum to name a few. The use of the pendulum by Cavendish to determine the density of the earth in 1798 and the use of a torsion pendulum by Coulomb when studying electrostatics in 1784 are both documented. A detailed technical study, which includes a chapter on 'The Pendulum Clock', but also has chapters on 'The Chaotic Pendulum' and the 'Quantum Pendulum' which will blow the mind! (Ref: N875)
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Price: £49.95

Banfield (E.): Antique Barometers: An Illustrated Survey
NEW. 119 pages, 118 illustrations, 1976 reprinted 1996. A popular introduction to the subject of mercury and aneroid barometers and barographs. Card covers. [A new updated issue is planned for sometime in 2008] (Ref: N19)
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Banfield (E.): Barometer Makers and Retailers 1660 - 1900
NEW. 246 pages, a few illustrations, 2000. A very useful listing of barometer makers and reailers. Also useful for dating Victorian clocks and scientific instruments sold by the same retailers after 1850. Soft covers. (Ref: N20)
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Price: £9.95

Banfield (E.): Barometers - Aneroid and Barographs
NEW. 151 pages, 130 illus., reprinted 1996. The history of domestic, marine and mountain barometers, barographs, storm glasses, and weather houses. With dust jacket. (Ref: N21)
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Price: £11.95

Banfield (E.): Barometers - Stick or Cistern Tube
NEW. 246 pages, 296 illus. First published 1985, reprinted 1996. The history and development of the stick barometer including domestic marine, station, Fitzroy and angle barometers. With dust jacket. (Ref: N22)
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Price: £14.95

Banfield (E.): Barometers - Wheel or Banjo
NEW. 150 pages, 165 illustrations, 1985 reprinted 1999. The history and development of wheel barometers from 1663 to about 1900. With dust jacket. (Ref: N23)
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Banfield (E.): The Banfield Family Collection of Barometers
NEW. 9 pages of text, 313 photographs, 14 pages of descriptions. A well illustrated survey of a large collection of barometers and barographs of all types. Each item is described and an estimate of date given. Card covers. (Ref: N426)
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Price: £6.95

Banfield (E.): The Italian Influence on English Barometers from 1780
NEW. 160 pages, 193 illustrations, 1993. A detailed investigation on the origins and background of the early Italian migrant barometer makers, with chapters on important makers including Negretti & Zambra. Soft covers. (Ref: N427)
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Barder (R.C.R.): The Georgian Bracket Clock 1714 - 1830
NEW. 233 pages, 33 colour plates and numerous black and white illustrations, reprinted 2001. This is the standard reference work on English bracket clocks and an essential part of the library for every collector and enthusiast. With dust jacket. (Ref: N24)
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Price: £45.00

Basanta Campos (J.L.): Relojeros de España Y Portugal Diccionario Bio-Bibliografico
NEW. 261 pages, limited edition of 500 numbered copies, 1995. This is a much enlarged edition of a work first published in 1972 and 1975 and now includes Portugal for the first time. A useful listing of Spanish and Portuguese clockmakers with bibliographies of horological books in the Spanish and Portuguese languages. Card covers. (Ref: N877)

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

Bennett (J.), Cooper (M.), Hunter (M.) and Jardine (L.): London's Leonardo - the Life and Work of Robert Hooke
NEW. 224 pages, 55 figures, 2003. An interesting account of the great 17th century polymath who died in 1703. The book has four sections: Hooke's Career, Hooke's Instruments, Hooke the Natural Philosopher, Hooke the Man - His Diary and His Health. The 'Instruments' section includes information on mechanical horology, marine science, astronomy and optics. With dust jacket. (Ref: N581)
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Bergmann (S.): Comtoise-Uhren
NEW. 480 pages, 430 colour illustrations, 2005. An excellent new book, superbly illustrated, about Comtoise clocks (also known as Morbier and Morez clocks) which were produced in the Franche Comté region of France for about 230 years. The book concentrates on the movements and dials, not the cases, and should enable enthusiasts to date their clocks to within a few years. This is the first new book on the Comtoise for many years and even if you do not read German, it's worth having for the illustrations alone. With dust jacket. [German language] (Ref: N989)
Price: £85.00

Bertele (H. von): Marine and Pocket Chronometers, Their History and Development
NEW. 310 pages plus 8 page bibliography, 350 items illustrated, 1991. This is the English edition of a book first published in Germany. The illustrations are excellent and the book is recommended to all those interested in chronometers. With dust jacket. (Ref: N36)
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Price: £95.00

Berthoud (M.F.); Seymour (L.) Translator: How to Manage and Regulate Clocks and Watches
NEW. 81 pages, 1999. A modern translation by Lawrence Seymour of Berthoud's classic publication of 1759 - L'art de conduire et de régler les pendules et les montres: à l'usage de ceux qui n'ont aucune connoissance d'horlogerie. This was probably the first owners' manual for watch and clock owners and provides an insight into looking after domestic clocks in the 18th century. Card covers. (Ref: N883)
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Price: £12.00

Betts (J.): Time Restored The Harrison timekeepers and R. T. Gould, the man who knew (almost) Everything
NEW. 464 pages, 61 illustrations, 2006. An interesting new biography of Lt Cdr Rupert Gould, the author of The Marine Chronometer, written with the cooperation of his family and with access to his diaries. Gould, best known for his chronometer book and the rescue and restoration of John Harrison's timekeepers, wrote, lectured and broadcast on several subjects. A well researched and written book which I can thoroughly recommend. With dust jacket. (Ref: N995)
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Price: £35.00

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 and Clockmakers
NEW. 223 pages, 123 illustrations, 1996. A well-researched volume recording the details of over 1000 Norfolk craftsmen. A welcome addition to books about individual English counties and well worth reading. With dust jacket. (Ref: N38)
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Price: £39.95

Blackwell (D.J.): "Vienna Regulators" of Lenzkirch and Lorenz Bob ca. 1870
NEW. 144 pages, illustrated, 2nd edition, 1990. A reprint of the oldest known Lenzkirch catalogue illustrations together with those from a Lorenz Bob catalogue of similar date. This edition has an additional 24 pages showing many early Lenzkirch models not found in the 1870's catalogue. The book includes an introduction, historical essay and suggestions for the care of Vienna regulators, by the author. Soft covers. (Ref: N619)
Price: £10.00

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

Britton (F.J.): The Escapements: Their Action, Construction and Proportion
NEW. 66 pages, 21 figs., reprinted 2004. This small book, originally published in 1904, describes the anchor, cylinder, chronometer, deadbeat, duplex, lever, pin pallet, pinwheel and verge escapements. Card covers. [Note: the spelling of the author’s name - ‘Britton’ - this is how the American publisher spelt it in 1904. I assume it’s actually by F.J. Britten?]. (Ref: N1308)
Price: £6.50

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

[Bulova]: The Joseph Bulova School of Watchmaking - Training Manual
NEW. 344 pages, figures, 13th edition, 2003. An excellent training manual for watchmakers, with very clear diagrams and explanations. Of use to all restorers, repairers and enthusiasts who want to develop their skills. Hardback. (Ref: N1304)
Price: £35.00

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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Cescinsky (H.) & Webster (M.R.): English Domestic Clocks
NEW. 354 pages, 407 figs., reprinted 2000. The classic work on English clocks, no enthusiast should be without a copy. With dust jacket. (Ref: N65)
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Price: £45.00

Chaille (F.): Girard-Perregaux
NEW. 224 pages, well illustrated mainly in colour, English language edition, 2004. A well produced account of the famous Swiss firm of Girard-Perregaux from it origins in 1791 to today. The book opens with a brief history of time and continues with the history of the company illustrating fine examples of pocket watches and wristwatches made during the last 200 years. With dust jacket. (Ref: N704)
Price: £60.00

Chavigny (R.): Les Brocot - Une Dynastie D'horlogers
NEW. 224 pages, illustrated, 1991. An interesting history of the Brocot family who are best known for their invention of the Brocot escapement and the Brocot suspension for regulation of pendulum length. Hard back. [French language] (Ref: N656)
Price: £35.00

Clarke (T.N.), Morrison-Low (A.D.) & Simpson (A.D.C.): Brass & Glass, Scientific Instrument Making Workshops in Scotland
NEW. 320 pages, illustrated, 1989. An excellent book, the result of many years of detailed research and of great use to clock enthusiasts for its chapters on the chronometer makers Alexander Dobbie, Duncan McGregor, Kelvin White, and Whyte Thomson & Co. Barometer collectors will want this book for its information about Alexander Adie and his successors including English branches of the business. Sundial enthusiasts are not forgotten, there is a chapter on Richard Melville and his slate sundials. Recommended reading. Card covers. (Ref: N576)
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Claterbos (F.H. Van W.): Viennese Clockmakers and What They Left Us
NEW. 336 pages, 82 figures, 1979. The first 112 pages chart the development of Viennese clocks from 1683 to 1848, including the Empire, Biedermeier and Neo-classical periods. The remainder is a very useful and detailed list of Viennese clockmakers not available elsewhere. The book also has a German-English dictionary of clockmaking terms. With dust jacket. (Ref: N469)
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Clifton (G.): Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550 - 1851
NEW. 331 pages, published 1995, reprinted 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 than you might expect. With dust jacket. (Ref: N582)
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Cloutman (E.W.) & Linnard (W.): Henry Williams Lancarvan 'A Clock and Watchmaker and a Great Farmer'
NEW. 136 pages, b&w illustrations, 4 colour plates, 2003. A detailed study of the life and work of Henry Williams (1727 - 1790) who made good quality longcase clocks in the Vale of Glamorgan. As with many provincial clockmakers Williams was also a farmer hence the book's sub-title. Only 300 copies of this book have been printed. With dust jacket. (Ref: N537)
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Price: £24.00

Cole (T.W.): Origin and Use of Church Scratch Dials
NEW. 16 pages, 2001. A facsimile reprint of a booklet first published in 1935, giving an interesting account of these dials which are often found on British churches. The book gives the locations of over 1300 scratch dials and includes a description of the medieval time system and an explanation of the various lines that have survived on the dials. Card covers. (Ref: N528)
Price: £3.00

Collins (P.R.): Aneroid Barometers and Their Restoration
NEW. 212 pages, illus., 1998. A very comprehensive book on pocket and wall mounted aneroid barometers from their beginnings in 1844 to the late 20th century. The book includes information on the Bourdon and Vidi designs as well as altimeter and surveying variants. With dust jacket. (Ref: N79)
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Collins (P.R.): Barographs
NEW. 146 pages, well illustrated in b&w, 2002. An excellent book illustrating the development of mercury and aneroid barographs from their origins until today. The book is very useful for dating barographs and also has a chapter on their maintenance. Card covers. (Ref: N428)
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Collins (P.R.): Bizarre Barometers and Other Unusual Weather Forecasters
NEW. 103 pages, illustrated, 2004. A fascinating collection of strange weather instruments including the weather glass, the shark oil barometer, the weather house, the Tempest Prognosticator, the use of frogs, and many, many more!! Card covers. (Ref: N429)
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Collins (P.R.): Care and Restoration of Barometers
NEW. 116 pages, illustrated, first published 1990, reprinted 1999. A useful book on the repair and restoration of wheel or banjo barometers from dismantling, through to the refilling of the tube with mercury. The book also gives advice on the handling and maintenance of barometers. Written by an experienced restorer. Card covers. (Ref: N430)
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Collins (P.R.): FitzRoy and his Barometers
NEW. 144 pages, illustrated, 2007. An interesting new book about Robert FitzRoy, Captain of HMS Beagle during the famous voyage with Charles Darwin, and in later life a passionate advocate of the use of the barometer to reduce fatalities at sea. The book concentrates on FitzRoy's contribution to meteorology and the barometer which bears his name. Card covers. (Ref: N1497)
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Cologni (F.): Jaeger-LeCoultre The Story of the Grande Maison
NEW. 381 pages, over 600 illustrations, 2006. A new, high quality, reference work on this famous company with details of its history and its watches from 1833 to today. The book includes an exhaustive list of the more than 1,000 calibres created by the firm since its inception. With dust jacket and smart slipcase. [English language edition] (Ref: N1341)
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Price: £120.00

Cologni (F.): Secrets of Vacheron Constantin - 250 Years of Continuous History Catalogue of Watches Since 1755
NEW. 335 pages, profusely illustrated mostly in colour, 2005. This excellent book, published to celebrate the company's 250th anniversary, has been written with the cooperation of the Director of Heritage and Archives at Vacheron Constantin. The first half of the book is a detailed history of Vacheron Constantin from its beginnings to the present day; the second half is a detailed catalogue of the prestigious watchmaking collection gathered in Geneva by the company. The craftsmanship of the watchmaker, casemaker, dial maker and clockmaker are all included. With dust jacket and card slipcase. English Language edition. (Ref: N977)
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Price: £75.00

Cooke (T. & Sons): On the Adjustment and Testing of Telescopic Objectives
NEW. 49 pages, 29 figures, 1980. First published in 1891 this is a reprint of a useful, and scarce, booklet by the famous firm of scientific instruments makers Thomas Cooke & Sons of York. Card covers. (Ref: N1322)
Price: £5.00

Cowham (M.J.) [Editor]: Sundials of the British Isles
NEW. 258 pages, well illustrated in colour, 2005. An excellent book describing and illustrating sundials from the Saxon period to the present day. The dials, of many different types, are located at stately homes, churches and other interesting buildings. The book also has chapters on the early dials of Great Britain and on dials in stained glass windows. With dust jacket. (Ref: N829)
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Price: £48.00

Cuss (T.P. Camerer): The Camerer Cuss Book of Antique Watches
NEW. 332 pages, 8 colour and 179 b&w plates, 15 figures, 1996 printing. A very good book on the subject covering the period from 1500 to 1900, with a chapter on the history of the firm of Usher & Cole. With dust jacket. (Ref: N583)
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Daly (A.): Ormskirk Clockmakers & Watchmakers
NEW. 142 pages, 176 illustrations mostly in colour, 2006. An excellent new 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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Daniels (G.): “All in Good Time” Reflections of a Watchmaker
NEW. 162 pages plus 45 pages of colour and 23 pages of b&w illustrations, revised edition, 2006. This new edition of George Daniels’ autobiography includes more colour photographs than the first edition. 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)
Price: £30.00

Daniels (G.): The Practical Watch Escapement
NEW. 80 pages, illustrated, second impression, 1997. An expert's description of all common escapements with practical notes on their geometries, together with a description and drawings of Daniel's co-axial escapement. The co-axial escapement, the first new escapement since Thomas Mudge's lever, is now in production in an Omega wristwatch. An excellent book by the world's greatest living watchmaker. Card covers. (Ref: N406)
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Price: £35.00

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. Visit the exhibition of you can, if not then buy the catalogue as it will be a useful reference in the years to come. Card covers. (Ref: N1291)
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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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Dawson (P.G.), Drover (C.B.) & Parkes (D.W.): Early English Clocks
NEW. 552 pages, 800 illustrations, reprinted 2003. This book has become the standard work on English clocks made prior to 1710 and prior to this reprint being published was changing hands for up to £200.00! Buy now before it goes out of print again. Strongly recommended. With dust jacket. (Ref: N335)
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De Carle (D.): Clock and Watch Repairing
NEW. 309 pages, 248 figures, reprinted 2003. First published in 1959 this book has three sections: clock repair, watch repair and the mechanics of complicated watches. With dust jacket. (Ref: N512)
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De Carle (D.): Complicated Watches and Their Repair
NEW. 174 pages, 217 figures, 2005. First published in 1956 this book has been reprinted many times as it is an essential reference book for the watch repairer and restorer. The book covers automatic watches, chronographs, alarm watches, calendar watches and repeaters from all the major manufacturers. With dust jacket. (Ref: N646)
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De Carle (D.): Practical Clock Repairing
NEW. 244 pages, 405 figures, reprinted 2003. De Carle wrote this book in 1946 because no authoritative book existed to provide the specialist knowledge required by apprentices and working clock repairers. The book has become a standard reference work on the subject. With dust jacket. (Ref: N514)
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De Carle (D.): Practical Watch Adjusting & Springing
NEW. 150 pages, 4 plates, 186 figures, reprinted 2006. Writing in 1977, Donald De Carle observed that watch adjusting and springing had reached its peak - quartz watches being superior timekeepers. If you work on watches with balance springs then you need this book, it will enable you to get the best out of a mechanical watch. With dust jacket. (Ref: N513)
Price: £17.50

De Carle (D.): Practical Watch Repairing
NEW. 319 pages, 574 figures, third edition, reprinted 2005. De Carle wrote this book in 1946 because no authoritative book existed to provide the specialist knowledge required by apprentices and working watch repairers. The book has become a standard reference work on the subject; this edition includes chapters on the Bulova tuning fork watch and the use of timing machines. With dust jacket. (Ref: N509)
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De Carle (D.): The Watchmaker’s and Model Engineer’s Lathe – a User’s Manual
NEW. 220 pages, 61 plates, 229 figures, 2007. The latest printing of the 5th edition, revised by Eric Redstall. This book is the standard work on the subject and is a comprehensive survey of lathes and lathe accessories worldwide. With dj. (Ref: N604)
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Dixon (J.C.): Watch Companies of America A History
NEW. 156 pages, 1978. A concise history of 72 American watch companies written by a collector. A useful reference to some of the lesser known companies. Card covers, spiral bound. (Ref: N1423)
Price: £20.00

Edgcumbe (R.): The Art of the Gold Chaser in Eighteenth-Century London
NEW. 197 pages, 25 colour and 139 b&w illustrations, 2000. This is an excellent book and is the first detailed study of the chasing of watchcases and gold boxes in the eighteenth century. This book charts the international origins of the chasers, their training and techniques, the engraved sources for their designs, and their relationships with the patrons and watchmakers who commissioned their work. The chasers worked for all the leading watchmakers of the day including George Graham, the Ellicotts and Thomas Mudge. With dust jacket. (Ref: N703)
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Price: £50.00

Edwardes (E.L.): Weight-Driven Dutch Clocks & Their Japanese Connections
NEW. 206 pages, illustrated, 1996. The long awaited final volume of Edwardes' work. Five chapters on different types of Dutch clocks and one chapter on Japanese clockmaking and the Dutch influence on it. This is a useful reference book for Dutch and Japanese clocks. With dust jacket. (Ref: N112)
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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 is an excellent new book by Jeremy Evans who has recently retired from the British Museum. It 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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Fallet (E.): Tissot: 150 Years of History 1853 - 2003
NEW. 351 pages, well illustrated, 2003. A detailed history of the Tissot company from its founding in Le Locle to the present day. The book includes information on the Tissot family, the growth of the firm, manufacturing, sales and marketing, etc. The appendices include a list of calibres produced and a list of manufacturing year by watch serial number. Essential reading for Tissot enthusiasts. [English language edition] (Ref: N990)
Price: £65.00

Fanelli (J.) & Terwilliger (C.): A Century of Fine Carriage Clocks
NEW. 224 pages, illustrated, 1987. An excellent book describing 100 fine carriage clocks (French English, Swiss and Austrian), with each clock illustrated in colour. With dust jacket. (Ref: N408)
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Price: £65.00

Finn (J.L.) & Riefler (S.): Compensating Pendulums and How to Make Them
NEW. 40 pages, the 1993 reprint of a book first published in 1905. The book has four sections: Pendulums and Their Construction; A New Free Pendulum; Compensating Pendulums; and A Mercury Pendulum for Watchmaker's Regulator. Useful information if you need it. Card covers. (Ref: N945)
Price: £7.50

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: £6.00