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Montandon (F.): La Montre Normale - Essai d'Unification
O/P. 64 pages, 11 figs., 4 folding plates, 1922. A technical paper in the Bibliotheque Horlogerie series, on achieving a more uniform movement design. A fine copy, paper covers. [French language] (Ref: K2836 -BX15) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Montblanc: Montblanc Collection Villeret 1858
O/P. 84 pages, illustrated, 2007. A deluxe sales catalogue for the Montblanc range of wristwatches, including a brief history of watchmaking in Villeret. The catalogue is complete with original box, watch data sheets and CD. A fine copy, the box now a little marked. (Ref: K4958 -H4) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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 | Moore (A.J.): The Clockmakers of Somerset 1650 - 1900
O/P. 499 pages, illustrated, signed by author, 1998. A well researched reference book with a wealth of information about the clockmakers of Somerset, excluding Bristol and Bath. The quality of the illustrations is not good as the book was published by the author. This is however the best reference book for Somerset makers and is now very hard to find. A very good copy (presentation inscription signed by author on ffep) with good dust jacket.
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(Ref: K2418 - R3) in stock.
Price: £275.00 |
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 | Moore (A.J.), Rice (R.W.) & Hucker (E.): Bilbie and The Chew Valley Clock Makers
O/P. 412 pages, 180 illustrations, 1995. A book predominantly about the Bilbie family who worked in Chew Stoke (Somerset) and Cullompton (Devon), throughout the eighteenth century. The book describes the Bilbie's bell founding as well as clockmaking activities. Many of their clocks are described and illustrated thus showing the chronological progression of dial and case styles. Other clockmakers of the Chew Valley include: The Quarman family of Temple Cloud; The Brock's of Axbridge and the Badman's of Compton Martin. This book has become very hard to find and is always in demand. A very good copy, card covers, spine faded.
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(Ref: K1535 - P1) in stock.
Price: £145.00 |
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 | Moore (D.): British Clockmakers & Watchmakers Apprentice Records 1710 - 1810
O/P. 367 pages, 2003. The apprenticeship details of over 14,000 horological tradesmen have been extracted from the tax records in the Public Records Office and are listed under the apprentice as well as the master. The listing includes apprentices in the Clockmakers' Company, apprentices in other London companies and, most importantly, provincial names which have never before been published. This is an important book that is an essential research tool. A fine copy.
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(Ref: K214 - F2) in stock.
Price: £175.00 |
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 | Moore (D.S.) & Priestley (P.T.): Some Account of Liverpool Watch Case Makers 1785 - 1798
NEW. [13 pages], 3 figs., 1997. Useful information about Liverpool watch case makers and their marks, first published in Antiquarian Horology. Card covers. (Ref: N1357) in stock.
Price: £1.00 |
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Moore (N.): Chester Clocks & Clockmakers
O/P. 19 pages, illus., 1976. A catalogue of an exhibition held in Chester museum in 1976 and still of use to enthusiasts for its list of Chester makers. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1184 - D2) in stock.
Price: £4.00 |
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Moore (N.H.): The Old Clock Book
O/P. 339 pages, 104 illustrations, the 1936 printing. This book has separate sections on English clocks and American clocks, as well as lists of English and American Clockmakers. A good copy, two bookplates inside front cover. (Ref: K216 - D3) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Morpurgo (E.): La Mostra Degli Orologi Antichi a Winterthur
O/P. 6 pages, 4 figs, 1959. A description of the Kellerberger collection of medieval clocks at the Winterthur Museum, Switzerland. Good copy, card covers. [Italian language] (Ref: K3548 - BX12) in stock.
Price: £4.00 |
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Morpurgo (E.): Orologiai Triestini
O/P. 7 pages, 9 figs., 1960. A paper on clockmaking in Trieste, Italy including the hydrogen driven clock by Pasquale Andervalt. Good copy, card covers. [Italian language] (Ref: K3547 - BX12) in stock.
Price: £4.00 |
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Morpurgo (E.): Precious Watches from the 16th to the 19th century with a Historical survey of Italian Watchmaking
O/P. 113 pages, illustrated, no date. This book illustrates some fine watches and sundials. Good copy with dj. (Ref: K984) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Mortensen (O.): Jens Olsen's Clock
O/P. 156 pages, well illustrated, 1957. A detailed description of a complex astronomical clock made betweeen 1944 and 1955. If you are in Copenhagen go and see it, it's in the Town Hall. A good copy, the dust jacket also good but a bit discouloured and with light wear to edges. (Ref: K365 - F4) in stock.
Price: £6.00 |
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Mosoriak (R.): The Curious History of Musical Boxes
O/P. 242 pages, 41 plates plus 30 photographs of the Clara Dawes Collection, 1st edition, 1943. This book has lots of information including a checklist of makers and a listing of all U.S. patents issued concerning music boxes. A good copy, boards a little worn to edges. (Ref: K218 - M3) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Muir (W.) & Kraus (B.): Marion - A History of The United States Watch Company
O/P. 216 pages, 255 illus., 1st edition, 1985. Limited edition of 2000 copies. A comprehensive and well researched history of the United States Watch Company of Marion, New Jersey and their watches. Fine copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K3240 - W3) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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Musée Du Conservatoire National Des Arts Et Métiers: Automates et Mécanismes A Musique
O/P. 66 pages, illustrated, 1960. The catalogue of the automata in this Paris museum's collection, including singing birds, clocks and watches, androids and mechanical organs. Good copy, card covers. [French language] (Ref: K5154 - BX6) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Musée International D'Horlogerie: Catalogue de la Bibliothèque
O/P. 215 pages, 1979. A catalogue of the library of this well known museum in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Very good copy, card covers. [French language] (Ref: K4888 - Q1) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Musée International D'Horlogerie: Catalogue de la Bibliothèque
O/P. 95 pages, 1969. A catalogue of the library of this well known museum in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Very good copy, card covers. [French language] (Ref: K4751 - BX14) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Musée International D'Horlogerie: Chronatome de L’Horlogerie Electrique a L’Electronique
O/P. 56 pages, illus., 1978. A history of the growth of the electric and electronic watch and clock industry in Switzerland. Very good copy. Card covers. [French language] (Ref: K3096 - BX15) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Musée International D'Horlogerie: Chronatome - Electric and Electronic Horology
O/P. 56 pages, illus., 1978. A history of the growth of the electric and electronic watch and clock industry in Switzerland. Very good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K4795 - BX10) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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[Museo Poldi Pezzoli]: Glio orologi - Museo Poldi Pezzoli
O/P. 84 pages, illustrated, 1974. An introduction to some of the scientific instruments, clocks and watches in this museum in Milan. A clean copy, card covers now a bit worn. [Italian language] (Ref: K3935 - F1) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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