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Last updated 1 July 2025
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The following books have been added to our booklist in July 2025:
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.
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Carruthers (A.S.): James Carruthers (1788-1849) Clockmaker O/P. 9 pages, 1959. A paper about the life of James Carruthers, contained in a volume of the Transactions of the Dumfriesshire Antiquarian Society. Carruthers worked for Blaylock in Carlisle prior to starting his own business in Dumfries in 1828, moving to Carlisle in 1833. Very good copy, thick card covers. (Ref: K3522 - Z1) in stock.
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, now nicely bound in blue cloth. (Ref: K4307 - A2) 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. ***Automatic 10% discount at the checkout on this book.*** (Ref: K703 - R2) in stock.
Gardner (Malcolm): Catalogue 16 O/P. Malcolm Gardner's 1971 horological book catalogue, of 138 pages, for the famous book collection of Professor D. S. Torrens of Trinity College, Dublin. This catalogue is a very useful reference tool as it includes over 2000 items, many of which are now very rare. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2762 - K1) 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.
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Ward (F.A.B.): Time Measurement O/P. 151 pages, 12 plates, 1966. A publication by the Science Museum, London being a descriptive catalogue of the collection illustrating time measurement. The section on electric clocks and watches is of interest as is the section on sundials. A good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K485 - H4) in stock.