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Britten (F.J.) : Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers
O/P. 518 pages, 7th edition, 1956. Every enthusiast should have a copy of one of the editions of this book, which has a useful listing of former clock and watch makers. A good clean copy with poor dust jacket. (Ref: BB176) in stock.
Price: £8.00 |
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 | Britten (F.J.): Britten’s Old Clocks & Watches and their Makers
O/P. 700 pages, illus., 9th edition, 1989. A good copy of the latest edition of this well-known work which has a very good listing of London clock and watch makers. Every enthusiast should have a copy of one of the editions of this book. Good copy with worn dust jacket. (Ref: BB294) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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Britten (F.J.): Watch and Clockmakers' Handbook, Dictionary and Guide
O/P. 384 pages, illus., 6th edition, 1886. Most enthusiasts have a copy of one of the editions of this work as it's still of use to clock makers and restorers today. Good copy internally, binding a bit loose, covers worn.. (Ref: BB100) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Britten (F.J.): The Watch & Clockmaker's Handbook, Dictionary, and Guide
O/P. 436pages, illus., 7th edition, 1889. One of the earlier editions of this clasic work, and still of use to clock makers and restorers today. Several pages stained but still readable, covers worn and marked. (Ref: BB126) in stock.
Price: £7.00 |
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Britten (F.J.): Watch and Clockmakers' Dictionary and Guide
O/P. 499 pages, illus., 1998. A reprint of the 11th edition (originally published in 1915) of this well known handbook. Most enthusiasts have a copy of one of the editions of this work. Good copy with god dust jacket. (Ref: BB268) in stock.
Price: £7.00 |
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Britten (F.J.): Britten's Watch & Clock Maker's Handbook Dictionary and Guide
O/P. 460 pages, 16th edition, reprinted 1982. This is the most recent and best edition which was revised by Richard Good. This is a very useful book for the workshop hence it has been updated and reprinted many times. A good copy, top edge a bit stained with good dust jacket. (Ref: BB264) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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 | Britten (F.J.): Old English Clocks - The Wetherfield Collection
O/P. 114 pages, 131 illus., copy 364 of 1000 copies, re-published 1980. The original edition was published in 1907 and limited to 320 copies, both editions are now rare. Useful for the illustrations of Wetherfield's clocks and the biographies of their makers. A good copy, simulated suede covered boards as issued. A few pages at the beginning a little foxed, inscription on front end paper (Ref: BB338) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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Britten (F.W.): The Watch Repairer's Instructor
O/P. 140 pages, 112 figs., 1946. A practical handbook on cleaning, repairing and adjusting with information on tools and materials. A good copy. (Ref: BB146) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Bromley (J.): The Clockmakers' Library
O/P. 136 pages, 52 plates, 1977. Catalogue of the books and manuscripts in the library of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. An essential reference book for horological bibliophiles. A clean copy, bookplate on ffep, a bit dusty, the dust jacket fair. (Ref: BB218) in stock.
Price: £14.00 |
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Brown (H.M.): Cornish Clocks and Clock Makers
O/P. 96 pages, 10 plates, 3rd edition, 1980. A good copy, of the only book about the clock and watch makers of Cornwall. Light foxing to a few pages. (Ref: BB152) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Brunner (G.L.) & Pfeiffer-Belli (C.): Wristwatches: A Handbook and Price Guide
O/P. 166 pages, 438 photographs, 1993. A useful handbook with historical information, a description of how mechanical wristwatches work, information on their preservation, care and repair, as well as a chapter on fakes and hybrids. A good popular introduction to the subject, with a section on Swatch watches. Good copy, prices somewhat out of date, card covers. (Ref: BB276) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Brunner (G.L.) & Pfeiffer-Belli (C.): Wristwatches / Armbanduhren / Montres-bracelets
O/P. 512 pages, 2100 illustrations, 1999. The success of the wristwatch in the 20th century is told here through the story of 84 of the century's most prominent watch producers. Some of the makers included were famous in their day but have long been forgotten. Good copy with dust jacket. [Text in English, French and German] (Ref: BB277) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Bruton (E.): Clocks & Watches
O/P. 140 pages, illustrated, 1968. A good introduction to the subject. Good copy with dust jacket. (Ref: BB80) in stock.
Price: £1.00 |
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Bruton (E.): The History of Clocks and Watches
O/P. 288 pages, illus., the 1993 reprint. A good clean copy of a well-produced and useful book, with good dust jacket (faded to spine). (Ref: BB116) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Camm (F.J.): Watches, Adjustment and Repair
O/P. 166 pages, 148 figures, 6th edition, 1948. A practical handbook on 20th century watches for the restorer. Good copy internally, covers a little marked. (Ref: BB190) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Cardinal (C.): The Watch from its Origins to the XIXth Century
O/P. 237 pages, 106 colour and 74 b&w illustrations, first English language edition, 1989. A good book charting the development of pocket watches and especially the evolution of their case decoration. A good copy with fairly good dust jacket. (Ref: BB103) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Cescinsky (H.): The Old English Master Clockmakers and their Clocks 1670-1820
O/P. 182 pages, 275 illustrations, 1st edition, 1938. A useful book in its day with lots of black and white photographs. A clean copy cloth worn to top of spine. (Ref: BB246) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Cescinsky (H.) & Webster (M. R.): English Domestic Clocks
O/P. 354 pages, 407 figs., reprinted 1968. 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. A good copy with poor dust jacket. (Ref: BB40) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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[Clockmakers' Company]: Catalogue of the Museum of the Clockmakers' Company of London
O/P. 137 pages, 3rd edition, 1949. The catalogue of the Museum of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, compiled by G.H. Baillie. The collection is now housed in the Science Museum, London and is well worth a visit. A good copy, covers a little marked (Ref: BB322) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Clutton (C.) & Daniels (G.): Clocks & Watches in the Collection of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
O/P. 123 pages, illustrated, reprinted 1980. This is the most recent catalogue of the Clockmakers Company's collection and a useful reference book. The collection, now housed in the Science Museum, London, is open to the public and well worth a visit. A good copy, worn dust jacket. (Ref: BB232) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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