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Baker (P.H.J.) & Law (R.J.): The English Watchmaker's Mandrel - its Origins and Development
O/P. [24 pages], illustrated, 1999. Two excellent articles, reprinted from Antiquarian Horology, about the watchmaker's mandrel - a specialised form of faceplate lathe used in the manufacture and repair of watches until the advent of the machine-made watch. A fine copy. Card covers.
(Ref: K2244)
Price: £10.00

[Christie's]: The Samuel Messer Collection of English Furniture, Clocks and Barometers
O/P. 181 pages, illustrated, 1991. The Christie's sale catalogue of a famous collection totalling 130 lots. The clocks include the Barnard Tompion, and other examples by Tompion, Fromanteel, Knibb, Graham and Ellicott. The barometers include fabulous examples by Delander, Quare and Halifax. The furniture includes several items attributed to Thomas Chippendale. Good copy, hardback with dust jacket. [Sale @ King Street, London 05/12/1991] (Ref: A178)
Price: £15.00

Goaman (M.): English Clocks
O/P. 119 pages, 73 plates, 1967. This book charts the development of clockmaking from the earliest times. Some of the illustrations are not to be found elsewhere. Good copy, dust jacket with some small tears. (Ref: K543)
Price: £10.00

Howgrave-Graham (R.P.): The Wells Clock
O/P. 24 pages, illustrated, 4th edition, 1978. A description of the Wells cathedral clock, which has an internal dial only, and dates from the 14th century. The original movement is now in the London Science Museum. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2306)
Price: £5.00

Nutting (W.): The Clock Book
O/P. 312 pages, 250 photographs, facsimile edition, 1975. A description of English, European and American antique clocks and a list of their makers, originally published in 1924. A very good copy with worn dust jacket. (Ref: K1234)
Price: £20.00

Phillips (A.): The Story of Big Ben
O/P. 20 pages, illustrated, 8th impression, 1973. A small booklet telling the story of 'Big Ben', the famous clock at the Palace of Westminster in London. The book was first published in 1959 to celebrate the clocks first 100 years in operation. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2307)
Price: £4.00

Science Museum: Time Measurement
O/P. 2 volumes: Part 1: Historical Review. 57 pages, 11 plates, 3rd edition, 1949; Part 2: Descriptive catalogue: 95 pages, 10 plates, 2nd edition 1950. An introduction to the 370 horological items located in the London Science Museum in 1950. Good condition, card covers. (Ref: K278)
Price: £10.00

Shenton (A.) & Shenton (R.): The Price Guide to Collectable Clocks 1840 - 1940
O/P. 477 pages, 34 colour and 700 b&w illus., 2nd edition, 1985. 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 very good dust jacket (faded to spine). (Ref: K1359)
Price: £35.00

Tardy: Dictionnaire des Horlogers Français
O/P. 760 pages, illustrated, 1972. A very useful book which lists French clock and watchmakers with place of work and working dates, many entries also have additional information. A good copy of a hard to find reference work, the card covers now creased and worn as usual. This essential reference book is now very scarce.
(Ref: K407)

Tyler (E.J.): American Clocks for the Collector
O/P. 373 TYLER (E.J.): American Clocks for the Collector O/P £20.00
209 pages, illustrated, 1981. A very good introduction to the wealth of affordable American clocks still to be found in America and Europe. 209 pages, illustrated, 1981. A good copy with dust jacket.
(Ref: K373)
Price: £20.00

Zantke ( H.): Louis-Benjamin Audemars - Sein Leben und Werk / His Life and Work
S/H. 507 pages, 169 b&w & 434 colour illustrations, 2003. The sub-title of the book is: The Rise and Fall of a Watchmaking Dynasty. The story of Louis-Benjamin Audemars (1782 - 1833) and his sons, arguably the most important Swiss watchmakers of the 19th Century. The firm designed and made watches with as many new and different complications as possible and won awards at many International Exhibitions. A fine copy, the dust jacket with one small tear otherwise good. [English and German language] (Ref: K2305)
Price: £70.00

Brittain (A.) & Morton (P.): Engraving on Precious Metals
O/P. 228 pages, 257 figures, reprinted 2009. A good guide to all aspects of hand engraving with chapters on tools and equipment, engraving letters and monograms, as well as polishing, erasing and restoring surfaces. A fine copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K2262)
Price: £14.00

Bruton (E.): The Wetherfield Collection of Clocks - a Guide to Dating English Antique Clocks
O/P. 263 pages, over 220 b&w illustrations, 1981. A pictorial record of the Wetherfield collection collating the data from all previous publications and identifying errors of authenticity and date in the earlier works. This is a useful guide to dating English clocks and is the most useful reference to this famous collection. A very good copy with very good dust jacket. This hardback is so much nicer than the recent paperback reprint. (Ref: K1015)
Price: £25.00

Davis (W.O.): Gears for Small Mechanisms
O/P. 344 pages, figures, 2nd edition, 1970. The theory and practice of the design of very small gears for use in clocks, watches and small instruments. A book of great use to serious practical horologists. Very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K1119)

Daniels (G.): English & American Watches
O/P. 128 pages, 23 plates, 7 figures, 1st edition, 1967. A useful book, by the famous watchmaker, detailing the important contributions made by England and America in the development of the pocket watch. A very good copy, the dust jacket also good but dust stained. (Ref: K1115)
Price: £30.00

Hepplewhite (G.): The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide
O/P. viii + 24 pages, plus 124 plates, reprinted 1969. A reprint of the third edition of George Hepplewhite's famous book of furniture designs, with a new introduction by Joseph Aronson. A fine copy, large paperback. (Ref: K2303)
Price: £10.00

Laycock (W.S.): The Lost Science of John "Longitude" Harrison
O/P. 159 pages, 144 figs., signed by author, 1976. Laycock investigated and explained the theory behind many of Harrison's ideas used on his wooden regulators and his marine clocks. As Harrison's own writings are very difficult to understand, Laycock's analysis of his ideas is of value to all enthusiasts. A very good copy, with good dust jacket, of a scarce book.

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(Ref: K413)

Lucchina (G.G.) & Perkins (A.B.): The Watchmakers' Staking Tool
O/P. 91 pages + 26 pages advertising K & D tools, 1987. Published by the owner of the K & D Manufacturing Corporation this book has a history of the origins of the staking tool followed by detailed instructions on its use. A very good copy of a hard to find item. (Ref: K2226)
Price: £45.00

Priestley (P.T.): Early Watch Case Makers of England 1631 - 1720
O/P. 89 pages, illus., 2000. A carefully researched publication with detailed information on over 200 watch case makers, 11 working in Liverpool the remainder in London. The book also discusses the factors affecting trade during the period, including the Great Fire of London. An essential book for researchers. A very good copy. Hardback. (Ref: K922)
Price: £60.00

Reid (C.L.): North Country Clockmakers of the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries
O/P. 140 pages, 6 plates, 1925. An early and well known work on the clockmakers of Northern England which is always in demand. A good copy but spine and original thin card covers worn and corners bumped. (Ref: K251)
Price: £75.00

Taylor (V.J.) & Babb (H.A.): Making and Repairing Wooden Clock Cases
O/P. 191 pages, 134 figs., 2002. The latest printing of a book first published in 1986 which has been in demand ever since. This is an excellent book on the design and repair of English clock cases - for longcase, bracket and wall clocks. The authors cover joints and panels, mouldings, veneering, gilding and the design of cases if you desire to make your own. A very good copy of the paperback edition. (Ref: K2302)

Thompson (D.): The British Museum Clocks
S/H. 176 pages, 66 clocks illustrated in colour, 2004. This book describes and illustrates the rarest and most interesting clocks in the outstanding collection at the British Museum. Each item has several illustrations of the case and the clock movement. Tompion's year-going table clock, John Naylor's astronomical clock, Mudge's first marine timekeeper, Henry Jenkins' astronomical clock and an organ clock by George Lindsay are all included here. A second-hand copy, book and dust jacket are both in as new condition. (Ref: K2301)
Price: £16.00