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Lloyd (H.A.): Some Outstanding Clocks Over Seven Hundred Years 1250 - 1950
O/P. 160 pages plus173 plates, 42 figures, reprinted 1981. A well respected book that illustrates and explains a succession of important clocks. Giovanni de Dondi's clock of 1364, Joseph Williamson's equation clock, Cummings's barograph clock and James Cox's perpetual motion clock are all included and properly explained. A fine copy, simulated suede binding and good original clear film wrapper. (Ref: K187 - Y3) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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Lloyd (H.A.): The Collectors' Dictionary of Clocks
O/P. 214 pages, 509 illustrations, 1st edition, 1964. A very useful book illustrating all the various types of clock from around the world, with notes on some famous makers. I find this a useful reference book to have on the bookshelf. A good copy, slightly faded on spine. (Ref: K188 - G1) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Lloyd (H.A.): The Collector's Dictionary of Clocks
O/P. 214 pages, 509 illustrations, 1969. A very useful book on clocks, watches, chronometers, sundials and astrolabes, illustrating all the various types from around the world, with notes on some famous makers. A good copy with stain to bottom of spine. No dust jacket. (Ref: K661 - G1) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Lloyd (H.A.): The Collectors' Dictionary of Clocks
O/P. 214 pages, 509 illustrations, the American edition, 1964. A very useful book on clocks, watches, chronometers, sundials, and astrolabes illustrating all the various types from around the world, with notes on some famous makers. With dust jacket. (Ref: K189 - F4) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Lloyd (H A.): The English Domestic Clock Its Evolution and History
O/P. 29 pages, 42 figs., first edition, 1938. This is, I believe, Lloyd's first publication on clocks and charts the development of lantern, longcase and bracket clocks. A good introduction to the subject. A good copy. (Ref: K662 - E3) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Lloyd (H.A.): The Wuppertal Clock & Watch Museum
O/P. [23 pages], 52 illustrations, 1966. An offprint from The Antique Collector describing some of the fine clocks and watches in the Wuppertal Museum, Germany. Card covers, stapled. (Ref: K2792 - BX3) in stock.
Price: £2.00 |
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 | Locke (J.): Your Clock - The Owner's Guide to Mechanical Clocks
NEW. 50 pages, illustrated, 2002. An introductory guide for the new and novice clock owner. Card covers. (Ref: N2841) in stock.
Price: £1.00 |
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 | Loomes (B.): Brass Dial Clocks
O/P. 448 pages, 48 colour & 711 b&w plates, 1998. This excellent book is a detailed study of the origins and development of brass dial domestic clocks in Britain and America. Always in demand by longcase clock enthusiasts, this book also has a chapter of case studies of early provincial makers. A very good copy with good dust jacket (small tear to front and with wear to corners). (Ref: K830 - F6) in stock.
Price: £75.00 |
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Loomes (B.): British Clocks Illustrated
O/P. 272 pages, 300 illustrations, 1992. A good pictorial survey of clocks and their history, styles, periods and collectability. A very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K983 - B2) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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 | Loomes (B.): Clockmakers of Britain 1286 - 1700
NEW. 543 pages, 267 illustrations, 2014. This is an important biographical reference source detailing all that is known about every recorded British maker of clocks and watches born before 1700. The book includes 6,230 makers and thousands of their apprentices and journeymen. An essential reference book for everyone interested in British clocks and watches. With dust jacket. (Ref: N3651) in stock.
Price: £65.00 |
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Loomes (B.): Complete British Clocks
O/P. 256 pages, illustrated, 1978. This is the original edition not the later reprint by Bracken books. A very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K192 - E6) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Loomes (B.): Complete British Clocks
O/P. 256 pages, illustrated, 1978. The Bracken Books reprint. A useful book about English longcase clocks (and a few bracket clocks). Very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K808 - D3) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Loomes (B.): Country Clocks and their London Origins
O/P. 192 pages, illus., 1st and only edition, 1976. This book is often overlooked these days but it is essential reading for the chapter on the Fromanteel family; it contains accurate information, the result of much research. Very ood copy with very good dust jacket.
* Was £25.00, now on special offer at £15.00 *
(Ref: K359 - D3) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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 | Loomes (B.): Grandfather Clocks and their Cases
O/P. 352 pages, 433 illustrations, 1985. 30 years on, this is still the best book for understanding English and Scottish regional case styles. This is one of Loomes' best books and has become hard to find. A very good copy, with good dust jacket. (Ref: K912 - E4) in stock.
Price: £70.00 |
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Loomes (B.): Lancashire Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 184 pages, 16 photographs, 1975. A useful book with a list of Lancashire makers. This is a fine copy of a scarce book with very good dust jacket, the spine of the latter faded as usual. (Ref: K194 - D1) in stock.
Price: £30.00 |
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 | Loomes (B.): Painted Dial Clocks 1770 - 1870
O/P. 280 pages, 44 colour and 267 b&w plates, 8 figures, 1994. This is a completely rewritten book, with many new illustrations, and incorporates all the author's researches since publication of his White Dial Clocks in 1981. The book is mostly about longcase clocks and is essential reading when dating longcase painted dials and cases. A fine copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K1822 - H7) in stock.
Price: £75.00 |
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Loomes (B.): The White Dial Clock
O/P. 172 pages, 44 illus., 1st edition, 1975. A very good copy of Loomes' pioneering work on painted dial longcase clocks. With good dust jacket. (Ref: K1037 - D2) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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 | Loomes (B.): Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World - Complete 21st Century Edition
NEW. 873 pages, reprinted 2022. This book contains over 90,000 names of makers of clocks, watches, scientific instruments, sundials and barometers, all in alphabetical order. This work covers the period from the late 16th century to the early 20th century and includes all the names in the old 'Baillie' and 'Loomes' plus an additional 20,000 names brought to Loomes' attention since their publication. An essential book for all clock and watch enthusiasts. With dust jacket. (Ref: N1079) in stock.
Price: £50.00 |
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Loomes (B. : Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World volume 2
O/P. 263 pages, 1st edition, 1976. This and volume 1 are indispensable for their listings of makers and their working dates. (See under Baillie for vol. 1, and under Loomes for the combined 21st century edition). A good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1038 - H2) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Loomes (B.): Westmorland Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 120 pages, 8 plates, 1974. A useful book on this county with a list of Westmorland clockmakers. Good copy with good dust jacket, the latter faded on the spine a usual.
* Was £10.00, now on special offer at £5.00 *
(Ref: K199 - D1) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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