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Cescinsky (H.) & Webster (M.R.): English Domestic Clocks
O/P. 354 pages, 407 figs., reprinted 1969. The classic work on English clocks, no enthusiast should be without a copy as most of the book is still relevant and of use today. Good copy Boards a little stained), with poor (worn and torn) dust jacket.
* Was £22.00, now on special offer at £10.00 *
(Ref: K1017 - E4) in stock.
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Chaffers (W.): Hall-Marks on Plate
O/P. 238 pages, 5th edition, 1875. Detailed information for hallmarks on gold and silver plate for the assay offices in England, Scotland and Ireland, with information on the hallmarks of other European countries. Part 2 of the book is a detailed account of the French system of hallmarking. A clean copy, binding tight, hinges splitting internally, boards worn. (Ref: K3302 - X1) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Chamberlain (P.M.): It's About Time
O/P. 490 pages, illustrated, the 1964 Holland Press reprint. An essential book for watch collectors with good explanations of many watch escapements and useful biographies of important makers. A good copy with worn dust jacket. (Ref: KW68 - S1) in stock.
Price: £60.00 |
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La Chambre Suisse De L'Horlogerie: Conquête du Temps / Conquest of Time
O/P. 17 pages, 3 large fold out colour plates, 1958. Three large works of art were commissioned by the Swiss Chamber of Watchmaking, and painted by Hans Erni, for the Swiss pavilion at the Brussels World's Fair in 1958. This booklet reproduces the paintings and has a commentary, by Charly Guyot, explaining the images and scenes shown. A good copy, card covers. [French, English and German language] (Ref: K4806 - BX15) in stock.
Price: £7.00 |
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Chandlee (E.E.): Six Quaker Clockmakers
O/P. 260 pages, 163 figures, first edition, 1943. An interesting study of the six clockmakers (Abel Cottey and 5 members of the Chandlee family) who worked in Nottingham on the Maryland/Pennsylvania border in the late seventeenth and all of the eighteenth century. Cottey, trained in England, was Pennsylvania's first clockmaker. A very good copy complete with original slip case (the latter now with some splits and wear). (Ref: K5088 - A2) in stock.
Price: £55.00 |
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Chapiro (A.: Jean-Antione Lépine, Horloger (1720 - 1814)
O/P. 277 pages, illustrated, 1988. An excellent reference book on the life and work of the French watch and clock maker Jean-Antione Lépine. A fine copy with very good dust jacket. [French language] (Ref: K2648 - H2) in stock.
Price: £65.00 |
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 | Chapuis (A.): Grand Artisans de la Chronométrie
O/P. 276 pages, 18 colour plates and 195 b&w illustrations, 1958. A well known work on the history of horology at Le Locle, Switzerland. A very good copy. [French language]
* Automatic 10% discount at the checkout on this book *
(Ref: K3456 - E1) in stock.
Price: £195.00 |
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 | Chapuis (A.) (Editor): L'Horlogerie une Tradition Helvétique
O/P. 325 pages, 1948. A comprehensive review of Swiss horology from early times up to 1948. Chapters on electric clocks, marine chronometers, watch balances, wristwatches etc. A fine copy with fine dust jacket and original cardboard box. [French language]
* Was £50.00, now on special offer at £25.00 *
(Ref: K69 - N2) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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Chapuis (A.) (Editor): L'Horlogerie Une Tradition Helvétique
O/P. 325 pages, 1948. A comprehensive review of Swiss horology from early times up to 1948. Chapters on electric clocks, marine chronometers, watch balances, wristwatches etc. Spine torn at head and faded, corners bumped, hence sensible price. [French language] (Ref: K70 - F1) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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 | Chapuis (A.): Pendules Neuchâteloises Documents Nouveaux
O/P. 273 pages, 23 colour plates, 290 figs., illustrated, 1931. A very useful book for understanding the clocks (of all types) made in the Swiss city and canton of Neuchâtel from the earliest time up to about 1900. The book also has a good listing of the Neuchâtel clockmakers. A very good copy but spine rubbed and marked. [French language]
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(Ref: K4884 - T1) in stock.
Price: £235.00 |
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 | Chapuis (A.) & Droz (E.): Les Automates - Figures Artificielles D'hommes et D'animaux -Histoire et Technique
O/P. 426 pages, 488 figures, 1949. One of the classic books on automata (the English language edition Automata - A Historical and Technological Study was published in 1958). This book includes chapters on articulated masks, clocks & watches with automata, mechanical toys, automaton figures & animals, and lots more. A fine copy. [French language]
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(Ref: K2339 - H5) in stock.
Price: £150.00 |
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Chapuis (A.) & Jaquet (E.): The History of the Self-Winding Watch 1770 - 1931
O/P. 246 pages, 1st English edition, 1956. An interesting book and well worth reading. A very good copy (bookplate inside front cover, covers a little marked). (Ref: K75 - G6) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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 | Chayette (H.), Sabrier (J.-C.) & Turner (A.): Breguet chez Chayette
NEW. 184 pages, 130 illustrations, 2010. Written to celebrate 30 years involvement in horology, this book is a record of all the works by Breguet offered in the Chayette auctions. The book also has three essays by the authors -Thirty Years of Horology; Loss and Preservation of the Breguet Archives; Breguet, A 'Marketing' Man. Card covers. [Essays in English and French language, the catalogue of items sold in French language only] (Ref: N2431) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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Chayette & Calmels: La Bibliothèque Horlogère de Monsieur R.P.
O/P. The auction catalogue for the sale in 1994 of Roberto Panicali's horological library, sold in 530 lots. This is a very useful bibliographic reference for enthusiasts. Very good copy, card covers. [French language] (Ref: K4783 - P2) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Chayette & Cheval: Horlogerie et les Sciences Annexes: & Livres de la Bibliothèque de Jean-Claude Sabrier
O/P. The auction catalogue for a sale in 2015 of clocks, watches and scientific instruments (lot 1 - 105); and the book collection of well-respected horological specialist Jean-Claude Sabrier (lots 106 - 385). Very good copy, card covers. [French language] (Ref: K5232 - R1) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Chenakal (V. L.): Watchmakers and Clockmakers in Russia 1400 - 1850
O/P. 64 pages, 10 plates, 1st edition, 1972. A useful listing of Russian clockmakers including foreigners such as Robert Hynam who was born in England but worked in St. Petersburg. A fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K710 - F2) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Chevenard (P.): Nouveaux Alliages du Type Elinvar pour Spiraux de Chronomètres
O/P. 59 pages, 19 figs., 1938, limited edition of 1000 numbered copies, 1938. An important work on the use of Elinvar alloys for the balance springs of precision timekeepers. A very good copy, card covers. [French language] (Ref: K2908 - Y3) in stock.
Price: £50.00 |
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Chew (V.K.): Physics for Princes - The George III Collection
O/P. 48 pages, illustrated, 1968. A Science Museum (London) illustrated booklet with a photograph and description of 20 fine scientific instruments which all belonged to George III. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4584 - BX7) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Chippendale (T.): The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director
O/P. vi, 22p, 200 plates, 3rd edition, reprinted 1966. Chippendale's designs influenced furniture makers during his lifetime and beyond, this book includes his designs for clock cases. A clean copy internally, edges of page block now a bit stained. Card covers. (Ref: K3986 - E4) in stock.
Price: £12.00 |
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Christianson (D.): Timepieces - Masterpieces of Chronometry
S/H. 176 pages, illustrated, 2002. This well illustrated book tells the history of clocks and watches and how the pursuit of more accurate timekeeping has had a remarkable influence on scientific and technological developments over the last 800 years. Very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K2509 - F3) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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