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BHI: Principles and Explanations of Timekeepers by Harrison, Arnold and Earnshaw
O/P. An introduction to and facsimile reprint of papers published by the Commissioners of Longitude about Harrison's, Arnold's and Earnshaw's chronometers in 1767, 1805 and 1806. A very good copy (with owners name inside front cover) of the leather spine/marbled boards edition published in 1984, the British Horological Institute's 125th anniversary year. (Ref: K1094 - H1)  in stock.

Edgcumbe (R.): The Art of the Gold Chaser in Eighteenth Century London
O/P. 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. A fine copy with very good dust jacket.

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(Ref: K703 - R2)  in stock.

Jaquet (E.): L'École d'Horlogerie de Genève 1824 - 1924
O/P. 256 pages + 12 pages of advertisements, illustrated, 1924. An interesting book about the founding and development of the famous Geneva watchmaking schools with portraits of major participants and some interesting historical photographs of the classrooms and workshops. A very good copy, light wear to covers and corners. [French language] (Ref: K1318 - H6)  in stock.