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Sabrier (J.-C.): Le Guidargus de L'Horlogerie de Collection
O/P. 445 pages, illustrated, 1982. A compilation of clocks, watches and chronometers sold at major auction houses world wide between November 1980 and June 1982. Each item included has a photograph, catalogue description and price realised. Very good condition, hardback. [French language] (Ref: K2752 - X2) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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 | Sabrier (J.-C.): Les Horloges Lanternes françaises
NEW. 112 pages, illustrated, 1988. A facsimile edition of the last 3 parts of Horlogeographie Pratique by Père Beuriot (a Benedictine Monk) first published in Rouen in 1719, together with an introduction by Sabrier and photographs of French lantern clocks. Card covers. [French language] (Ref: N3395) in stock.
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Sabrier (J.-C.): Une Montre Expérimentale de Ferdinand Berthoud au Musée d'Évreux?
O/P. 7 pages, 11 figs., no date. A paper about a pocket watch with a rack-cylinder escapement, an offprint from L'Horlogerie Ancienne. Card covers. [French language] (Ref: K2609 - BX1) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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![Sainsbury, [Henry]: Illustrated Catalogue of Cathedral, Church, Turret & Musical Clocks](N873.jpg "Sainsbury, [Henry]: Illustrated Catalogue of Cathedral, Church, Turret & Musical Clocks") | [Sainsbury, Henry]: Illustrated Catalogue of Cathedral, Church, Turret & Musical Clocks
NEW. 38 pages, illus., 2005. A facsimile reprint of a trade catalogue from circa 1881 for the little known turret clock maker Henry Sainsbury founded in 1734. The range of products on offer, including clocks, carillons, bells and sundials, is extensive and suggests that the majority of the firms output was retailed and possibly signed by others. The catalogue includes detailed illustrations of the product range together with specifications and prices. Card covers. (Ref: N873) in stock.
Price: £4.00 |
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 | Saunier (C.): Treatise on Modern Horology in Theory & Practice
O/P. 844 pages, 22 colour plates, numerous b&w illustrations, reprinted 1975. One of the best reference books produced hence it has been reprinted many times over the years. A good copy, spine creased. (Ref: K274 - P2) in stock.
Price: £70.00 |
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 | Savoie (D.): Sundials - Design, Construction, and Use
NEW. 181 pages, illustrated, 2009. Originally published in French as Les cadrans solaires this is an excellent book on how to construct equatorial, horizontal, vertical, polar, horizontal analemmatic, and altitude sundials. The book also has a chapter on sundials in the tropics - a subject most books ignore. Card covers. (Ref: N2531) in stock.
Price: £19.99 |
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 | Schaaf (B.): Schwarzwalduhren
NEW. 432 pages, 410 colour illustrations, 4th edition, 2008. This enlarged edition is the most comprehensive work on the history of clockmaking in the Black Forest region of Germany. The book studies clockmaking in the area from 1680 to the late 19th century and has a directory of over 3500 clockmakers names. New in this edition are chapters on Black Forest Clocks in America and clockmaking in the Erzgebirge region. [German language]
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(Ref: N2179) in stock.
Price: £30.00 |
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 | Schmid (H.-H.): Lexicon der Deutschen Uhrenindustrie 1850 - 1980
NEW. 2 volumes each of 496 pages, 2nd edition, 2012. This book is the standard reference work on the German industrial watch and clock making industry, now much expanded in a second edition. The first volume is an alphabetical listing of 2360 firms with brand names, trademarks and dates etc. illustrated. The second volume gives more detailed information on 480 of the firms listed in volume 1. Also in volume 2 is an alphabetical list of all companies included, and a detailed bibliography. An essential reference work for German clock and watch enthusiasts. [German language] (Ref: N2701) in stock.
Price: £65.00 |
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 | Schmitt (G.): Die Comtoise-Uhr
NEW. 622 pages, 26 colour and 531 b&w illustrations, one folding plate, 4th edition, circa 2004. This is a very detailed and comprehensive study and has become the standard reference book on the history, design and development of the Comtoise clock. With dust jacket and card slip-case. [German language] (Ref: N1004) in stock.
Price: £55.00 |
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Schwanatus (W.) & Fenimore (W.): A Practical Treatise on Repairing Watch Cases
NEW. 34 pages, 2001. A facsimile reprint of an item first published in 1909. The senior author was an American case maker and topics covered include repairing joints; removing dents from the case, rims and bottoms; closing the case; soldering and case springs. The advice is aimed at those with some proficiency in metal work. Card covers.
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(Ref: N529) in stock.
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Science Museum: Time Measurement (1937)
O/P. Part 1: Historical Review. 66 pages, 18 plates, 1936; Part 2: Descriptive catalogue: 94 pages, 13 plates, 1937. An introduction to the horological items located in the London Science Museum before the war. Ex public reference library with bookplate and a few small stamps, but showing no real signs of use. Good condition, nicely bound with leather spine (now rubbed) and red cloth boards. (Ref: KW926 - P1) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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[Science Research Council]: : Royal Greenwich Observatory
O/P. 25 pages, illus, no date. Published in the 1970's this booklet describes the work of the RGO at Herstmonceux Castle, the Observatory's location since 1948. Good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K3691 - BX 11) in stock.
Price: £7.00 |
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 | Seaby (W.A.): Clockmakers of Warwick and Leamington (to 1850)
O/P. 64 pages, 9 figures, 1981. A useful contribution to knowledge about regional clockmakers. As well as the two towns in the title the book also covers the clockmakers of the nearby villages of Barford, Leek Wootton and Sherbourne. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K467 - G5) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Selby (I. de L.): Wristwatches
O/P. 80 pages, illustrated in colour, 1994. An introductory collector's guide to identifying, buying and enjoying new and vintage wristwatches. The hardback edition, good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K3215 - T3) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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 | Sellink (J.L.): Dutch Antique Domestic Clocks, ca. 1670 - 1870 and some related examples
O/P. 367 pages, illus., copy 389 of 1000 copies, 1973. A useful, well illustrated, reference book on 200 years of Dutch clockmaking illustrated with important examples from the Oegstgeest Museum. The book includes fine Amsterdam longcase clocks as well as Hague Clocks, staartkloks and stoelkloks. This book is now hard to find. A very good copy with good dust jacket.
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(Ref: K1242 - G6) in stock.
Price: £125.00 |
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Seth Thomas Clocks: Seth Thomas Clocks for 1939
O/P. 24 pages, illustrated, 1995. A facsimile reprint of a catalogue of Seth Thomas clocks, first issued in 1938. The items include key wound spring-driven clocks and self-starting electric models. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4992 - W3) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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 | Severs (D.F.): Northallerton's Clockmakers: Hugh Pannell and his Successors
O/P. 244 pages, 36 plates, signed by author, 1998. Number 150 of 300 copies. A well researched and detailed book about the clocks and clockmakers of this Yorkshire market town. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2196 - G1) in stock.
Price: £95.00 |
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 | Shelley (F.): Early American Tower Clocks
O/P. 236 pages, illustrated, 1999. A very good book on the subject. The first part documents the surviving turret clocks made during the 'golden age' of American tower clocks from 1726 to about 1870 before large scale factory production. The second part is a list of all known makers, dealers and other persons associated with American tower clocks. A fine copy with fine dust jacket. (Ref: K2396 - H1) in stock.
Price: £40.00 |
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 | Shenton (A.): Pocket Watches of the 19th & 20th Century
O/P. 431 pages, well illustrated, 1996. A detailed account of pocket watch manufacture from 1800 to 1940, including English, American and Swiss examples. These watches were made in significant numbers hence are affordable as well as collectable. This book is now hard to find. A very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K1577 - H3) in stock.
Price: £55.00 |
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Shenton (A.) & Shenton (R.): Collectable Clocks 1840 - 1940 Reference and Price Guide
O/P. 477 pages, 34 colour and 700 b&w illus., 3rd edition, reprinted 1996. A very useful reference to affordable Victorian and Edwardian clocks, torsion clocks, electric clocks, alarm clocks, time recorders and many more types of clock. The book is well researched and has useful information about various makers including addresses and dates. The appendices include a reprint of the Hirst Bros. Catalogue of Watch and Clock Materials from c1916 and the British Clock Manufacturers Supplement for 1940. A fine copy with fine dust jacket. (Ref: K5196 - N2) in stock.
Price: £40.00 |
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