We purchased an interesting collection of books in October which forms the majority of this newsletter. In addition we acquired the remaining stock of horological titles from Pierhead Books, most of which are on special offer and listed below.

New Books:

Illustrated Catalogue of Cathedral, Church, Turret & Musical Clocks
Henry Sainsbury

NEW. 38 pages, illus., 2005. A facsimile reprint of a trade catalogue from circa 1881 for the little known turret clock maker Henry Sainsbury founded in 1734. The range of products on offer, including clocks, carillons, bells and sundials, is extensive and suggests that the majority of the firms output was retailed and possibly signed by others. The catalogue includes detailed illustrations of the product range together with specifications and prices. Card covers.

38 pages, illus., 2005.

£4.00 Order Here

Smiths Watches
[Smiths] compiled by Smith (B.)

NEW. 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.

277 pages, illustrated, 2009.

£25.00 Order Here

Schwanatus (W.) & Fenimore (W.): A Practical Treatise on Repairing Watch Cases
NEW. £3.00 Order Here

Smith (B.): The Synchronome Company
NEW. £10.00 Order Here

[Smiths] compiled by Smith (B.): Smiths Domestic Clocks
NEW. £25.00 Order Here

McKay (C.): J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell - Facsimiles
NEW. £12.00 Order Here * Two copies only *

Smith (S.) & Son Limited: Motor Accessories Catalogue 1910
NEW. £8.00 Order Here

Out of Print Books:

Mechanical Singing-Bird Tabatières
Geoffrey T. Mayson

O/P. The book opens with a brief historical survey then progresses to the restoration of movements, birds and boxes. Singing bird boxes are much sought after today; this book is the only work on the subject and has become very hard to find. Written by a dedicated restorer who was well respected throughout Europe and the USA. Now hard to find. A fine copy with very good dust jacket.

256 pages, over 200 colour illustrations, 2000.

£250.00 less 10% Order Here * One copy only *

Andrewes (W.J.H.) (Editor): The Quest for Longitude
O/P. £35.00 Order Here * Two copies only *

Bird (C.): Metamec The Clockmaker Dereham
O/P. £10.00 Order Here * One copy only *

Birks (J.L.): John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer Royal at Greenwich
O/P. £10.00 Order Here * One copy only *

Cloutman (E.W.): English & Scottish Musical Clocks
O/P. £30.00 Order Here * Two copies only *

Cloutman (E.W.) & Linnard (W.): Henry Williams Lancarvan - 'A Clock and Watchmaker and a Great Farmer'
O/P. £60.00 Order Here * Two copies only *

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

O/P. £40.00 Order Here * One copy only *

Darken (J.) & Hooper (J.): English 30 Hour Clocks - Origin & Development 1600 - 1800
O/P. £55.00 Order Here * One copy only *

Evans (J.): Thomas Tompion at the Dial and Three Crowns
O/P. £65.00 Order Here * One copy only *

Harrison (P.): Gledhill-Brook Time Recorder Co. Ltd. England. 1912 - 1964
O/P. £40.00 Order Here * One copy only *

Hope-Jones (F.): Electric Clocks (1st edition, 1931)
O/P. £55.00 Order Here * One copy only *

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 (leather bound)
O/P. £125.00 less 10% Order Here * One copy only *

Leopold (J.) & Smith (R.) editors: The Life and Travels of James Upjohn
O/P. £60.00 Order Here * One copy only *

Railway Clocks
Ian P. Lyman

O/P. An excellent book, a detailed study of the mechanical clocks used by the railway companies of England, Scotland and Wales. This book is essential reading for railway clock enthusiasts, railway buffs and English dial clock enthusiasts. Now hard to find. A fine copy with very good dust jacket.

359 pages, 700+ photographs, 2004.

£195.00 less 10% Order Here * Two copies only *

Joseph and Thomas Windmills Clock and Watch Makers 1671 - 1737
J A Neale

O/P. 320 pages, 248 b&w and 12 colour illus., signed by author, 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. A fine copy with very good dust jacket.

320 pages, 248 b&w and 12 colour illus., signed by author, 1999.

£95.00 Order Here * Two copies only *

Nelthropp (H.L.): A Treatise on Watch-Work Past and Present (leather bound)
O/P. £65.00 Order Here * One copy only *

Pickford (C.): Turret Clocks: Lists of clocks from makers' catalogues and publicity materials
O/P. £35.00 Order Here * One copy only *

Pin (L.): Clocks and Watches of the Qing Dynasty - From the Collection in the Forbidden City
O/P. £25.00 Order Here * One copy only *

Saunier (C.): Treatise on Modern Horology in Theory & Practice (1887)
O/P. £150.00 less 10% Order Here * One copy only *

Shenton (F.G.A.): The Eureka Clock
O/P. £60.00 Order Here

Smith & Sons Ltd: Guide to the Purchase of a Clock
O/P. £20.00 Order Here * One copy only *

Smith & Sons Ltd: Guide to the Purchase of a Watch
O/P. £15.00 Order Here * One copy only *

English Lantern Clocks
George White

O/P. A very large and comprehensive work which has become the standard reference book on English lantern clocks. This is the essential book on the subject and all lantern clock enthusiasts need a copy. The book covers styles and development of lantern clocks in London and the provinces in great detail and has lots of information about how to spot conversions, alterations and fakes. A fine copy of a rare book, very good dust jacket

539 pages, 8 colour plates and lots of b&w illustrations, 1st edition, 1989.

£345.00 less 10% Order Here * One copy only *

[Bobinet]: An Exhibition of English Pocket Chronometers from the 18th to the 20th Century
O/P. £20.00 Order Here * One copy only *

Loveday (M.S.), McKay (C.G.) et al: Big Ben - Its Engineering Past and Future
O/P. £10.00 Order Here * Two copies only *

Wilding (J.): Automatic Winding for a 30 Hour Longcase Clock
O/P. £15.00 Order Here * One copy only *

Winterton (J.): English Grande Sonnerie Clocks
O/P. £10.00 Order Here

Wood (E.A.M.): Report on the Mechanical Clock Industry in Great Britain
O/P. £20.00 Order Here * Two copies only *

Wright (T.D.): Technical Horology
O/P. £12.00 Order Here * One copy only *

I have arranged to purchase another collection of books which includes titles we have not had in stock for a while and several rare items. I will be collecting the books in a few days time, so will include all the most interesting items on next month's newsletter.

With best wishes, Jeff & Ros Formby

Jeffrey Formby Antiques
Specialist in Horological Books & English Clocks
www.formby-clocks.co.uk
Phone UK: (0) 1608 650558