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Shenton (R.): Christopher Pinchbeck and his Family
O/P. 71 pages, 13 illustrations, 2nd edition, 1976. Christopher Pinchbeck, senior and junior, were both clockmakers but the family is best known for the invention of 'Pinchbeck' alloy and its use in making low cost trinkets. A useful reference book on the family. A very good copy. (Ref: K996 - W1)  in stock.

Sheraton (T.): Thomas Sheraton's Classical Revival Furniture Designs
O/P. 238 pages, 98 plates, dated 1972 but I am sure this is a more recent printing. The Dover edition of Sheraton's The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing-Book 1791 - 1794 including all the furniture plates, with accompanying text, from various editions with an introduction by Joseph Aronson. A pristine copy. Card covers. (Ref: K2212 - A2)  in stock.

Shugart (C.), Engle (T.) & Gilbert (R.E.): Complete Price Guide to Watches
O/P. 1134 pages, illustrated, 22nd edition, 2002. As well as being a price guide to pocket and wrist watches this book has details of maker's serial numbers and estimated production dates, escapements and much more. A paperback, very good condition. (Ref: K1821 - F2)  in stock.

Sifakis (C.) & Sifakis (M.L.): Beginners' Guide to Antique Watches
O/P. 128 pages, illustrated, 1978. An American paperback, a useful introduction to the subject. (Ref: K2563 - F5)  in stock.

Simoni (A.): Leonardo and the Chiaravalle Abbey Clock
O/P. [7 pages], 6 figs, reprinted from Antiquarian Horology, 1975. Chiaravalle Abbey, near Milan, still exists, the clock does not. The author evaluates Leonardo da Vinci's drawing of the clock in the Atlantic codex and shows that another codex attributed to Leonardo must be a forgery. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3551 - BX11)  in stock.

Smith (A.): A Collector's Guide to Antique Clocks and Watches
O/P. 222 pages, 8 colour plates, 400 line drawings, reprinted 1996. A comprehensive guide to English, European, American and Japanese clock types with sections on tools and modern clocks. Very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K2519 - B2)  in stock.

Smith (A.): The Antique Collector's Guides Clocks and Watches
O/P. 222 pages, 8 colour plates, 400 line drawings, reprinted 1989. A comprehensive guide to English, European, American and Japanese clock types with sections on tools and modern clocks. A good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K489 - G5)  in stock.

Smith (A.): The Connoisseur Illustrated Guides - Clocks & Watches
O/P. 222 pages, 8 plates, numerous line drawings, 1977. An introduction to the subject tracing the development of clocks and watches from circa 1400 to the 1975. Good copy with dust jacket. (Ref: K1360 - G2)  in stock.

Smith (A.): The Country Life International Dictionary of Clocks
O/P. 351 pages, illustrated, 1979. This is the original edition of this excellent book, which has sections on clock styles and their history, mechanical parts, tools and materials, international clockmaking, and sundials. With dust jacket. (Ref: K282 - G1)  in stock.

Smith (A.): The Country Life International Dictionary of Clocks
O/P. 351 pages, illustrated, 1988. This is the UK reprint of this excellent book which has sections on clock styles and their history, mechanical parts, tools and materials, international clockmaking, and sundials. Very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K591 - G7)  in stock.

Smith (A.): The Guinness Book of Clocks
O/P. 168 pages, illustrated, 1984. An introductory guide to British and European clocks. Buy a copy to read in the saloon bar! Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K283 - G4)  in stock.

Smith (A.): The International Dictionary of Clocks
O/P. 351 pages, illus., 1996. Originally published as The Country Life International Dictionary of Clocks this excellent book has sections on clock styles and their history, mechanical parts, tools and materials, international clockmaking, and sundials. A very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1705 - G3)  in stock.

Smith (B.): The Synchronome Company
O/P. 48 pages, 90 illustrations, 2010. A history of the Synchronome Company from its beginnings in the early 20th century up to recent times. The book will be useful to collectors in identifying, dating and setting up their clocks. The illustrations show the company's large product range. New copy but top corner of pages slightly wrinkled due to water damage. Card covers. (Ref: K4407B - R2)  in stock.

Smith (E.): Clocks their Working and Maintenance
O/P. 224 pages, 59 figs., 12 plates, 1977. A useful book for beginners and amateurs. Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1208 - C3)  in stock.

Smith (E.P.): Repairing Antique Clocks
O/P. 232 pages, 39 figs., 8 plates, 2nd edition, 1993. A guide to the cleaning and repair of weight driven and spring driven clocks. Of use to the amateur who does not have a fully kitted out workshop. A good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K2847 - N1)  in stock.