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Martin (C.): A Celebration of Cornish Sun Dials
O/P. 48 pages, illustrated, 1994. A directory of sundials in Cornwall with location map and notes on the history and mathematics of dialling. Good copy card covers. (Ref: K3588 - BX17) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Jackson (C.J.): English Goldsmiths and their Marks
O/P. 747 pages, 8 illustrations, 2nd edition, 1921. A history of the goldsmiths, silversmiths and plate workers of England Scotland and Ireland from about 1340 to 1920 with over 13,000 makers marks, and tables of date-letters and other hallmarks used in the Assay Offices of the United Kingdom. A very good copy, corners a little bumped, Sellotape residue inside covers. (Ref: K4864 - W2) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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 | Mason (B.): Clock and Watchmaking in Colchester
O/P. 436 pages, well illustrated, 1st and only edition, 1969. This is a very detailed account of Colchester makers and their output and set a standard for regional books which has never been equalled. A very good copy, the dust jacket good with light wear to top of spine, in original card slipcase (worn to corners and splitting on one edge). (Ref: K823 - V2) in stock.
Price: £85.00 |
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Jackson (C.J.): English Goldsmiths and Their Marks
O/P. 747 pages, illus., reprinted 1964. A history of the goldsmiths and plate workers of England, Scotland and Ireland with over 13,000 makers marks and full details of the hallmarking system. Reprinted from the 2nd edition first published in 1921. A very good copy (top edge a little stained) with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K161 - W3) in stock.
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 | 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
O/P. 177 pages, 21 plates, 1968. An excellent book about the Barraud business with a useful listing of known chronometers, clocks, watches and their serial numbers, very useful when trying to date other examples. Complete with the supplement published in 1979, making a total of 283 pages and 33 plates. Barraud's are one of the most respected 19th century chronometer makers so this book is essential reading for enthusiasts. A fine copy now smartly bound in half green Morocco with raised bands and gilt lettering to the spine.
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(Ref: K1750 - E4) in stock.
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Mather (H.H.): Clock & Watch Makers of Nottinghamshire
O/P. 93 pages, 9 figs., 15 plates, 1979. A useful listing of Nottinghamshire makers, this is the only book on the county. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: KW1041 - G5) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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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
O/P. 177 pages, 21 plates, 1968. An excellent book about the Barraud business with a useful listing of known chronometers, clocks, watches and their serial numbers, very useful when trying to date other examples. Complete with the supplement published in 1979, making a total of 283 pages and 33 plates. Barraud's are one of the most respected 19th century chronometer makers so this book is essential reading for enthusiasts. The book is in very good condition as is the supplement. Book: hardback with fair dust jacket, supplement: card covers. (Ref: KW715 - G6) in stock.
Price: £95.00 |
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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 - The Supplement
O/P. In this supplement the pagination and plate numbers are continued from the main work, this volume has pages 178 - 283, plates 22 - 33 and was published in 1979. A good copy of the supplement (only) to the excellent book on the Barraud family of clock and chronometer makers. A good copy, signed by author, bruised to bottom of spine, card covers. (Ref: K4066 - F4) in stock.
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Mauch (C.) & Mauch (E.): Horological Dictionary/Horologisches Lexikon Volume 1 only
O/P. Volume 1 only. 357 pages, 1984. Volume 1 is a comprehensive German to English dictionary especially for horologists (for English to German you need volume 2). This work is ideal for those of us who struggle to understand important German language books. A very good copy. (Ref: K205 - M1) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Jagger (C.): Royal Clocks, The British Monarchy & its Timekeepers 1300 - 1900
O/P. 340 pages, well illustrated, 1983. A very good copy of the hardback edition, with good dust jacket, in original slipcase as issued. (Ref: K164 - E3) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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Jagger (C.): The Artistry of the English Watch
O/P. 160 pages, 93 plates, 1988. A detailed well illustrated study of the design and decoration of English watchcases and movements from about 1600 to the Victorian era. With chapters on materials and techniques. Very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K167 - H1) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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May (W.E.): How the Chronometer Went to Sea
O/P. 27 pages, illustrated, 1976. An interesting account of the early use of chronometers by the Royal Navy and the East India Company. Originally published in Antiquarian Horology. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1764 - BX2) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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Jagger (C.): The World's Great Clocks & Watches
O/P. 256 pages, well illustrated, 1977. The first and best edition of a book which has been reprinted many times. With dust jacket. (Ref: K169 - G1) in stock.
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Mayall (R.N.) & Mayall (M.W.): Sundials
O/P. 250 pages, 8 colour and 53 b&w illustrations, 2nd edition, 1973. A very good book on sundials with detailed chapters on how to use and make them, including a heliochronometer. A very good copy (owners name on front end paper), the dust jacket poor. (Ref: K2227 - B1) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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 | James (H.): Rolex Highlights
NEW. 95 pages, illustrated in colour, 2014. A brief history of this famous Swiss brand describing and illustrating a significant number of their wristwatches. The watches include historical models, plus recent and current production - including GMT-Master II, Submariner, Cosmograph Daytona, Yacht-Master, Milgaus and Prince models. (Ref: N4869) in stock.
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Jameson (P.R.): The Barometer as the Foot Rule of the Air
O/P. 24 pages, illustrated, 1933. Published by Short & Mason Ltd., this booklet has an excellent explanation of the aneroid barometer and its use in determining altitude, together with tables for temperature correction and the effects of weather. Good copy, card covers, staples rusted. (Ref: K4286 - BX7) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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McCarthy (J.R.): A Matter of Time: The Story of the Watch
O/P. 230 pages, illus, 1947. The book has 4 parts: The Calculation of Time; The Clock; The Portable Timepieces; and The Making of the Modern Watch. The last section is probably the most interesting. With worn dust jacket. (Ref: K3130 - K1) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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[Japy]: 17 mars 1799 Brevet d'invention de cinq ans, Pour diverses machines d'horlogerie, Au sieur Frédéric Japy, de Beaucourt, Haut Rhin
O/P. [11 pages, 4 folding pates], number 028 of 200 copies, reprinted 1973. The Brevet (patent), valid for 5 years, was for ten horological tools including a wheel cutting engine, drilling machine, machine to cut rolled brass sheet, a lathe for turning fusees, barrels etc., etc. The plates are beautifully drawn and show some fine tools. A fine copy, card covers. [French language] (Ref: K2636 - BX2) in stock.
Price: £60.00 |
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McConnell (A.): Barometers
O/P. 32 pages, illustrated, 1988. A good introductory guide to the subject. A fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K2377 - BX2) in stock.
Price: £3.00 |
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 | 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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