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Fabian (L.L.): Could it have been Wren?
O/P. 24 pages, illus., 1977. Reprint of an article in Antiquarian Horology (December 1977) in which the author investigates the possibility that the early Fromanteel clocks had cases designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Very good copy card covers. (Ref: K1239 - BX14) ..... in stock
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 | Fallet (E.): La Mesure du Temps en Mer et les Horlogers Suisses
NEW. 520 pages, illustrated, 1995. A comprehensive study of Swiss marine chronometer makers and their work; some makers such as Nardin and Ditisheim are well known, but this book also includes a lot of less well known makers. The book includes a chapter on the Neuchâtel and Geneva Observatories where chronometers were tested and a list of all the chronometers (with their serial numbers) on trial at Neuchâtel between 1860 and 1984 - very useful for dating extant examples. This is a new copy of the book, still in publishers shrink wrap, but with a small bruise to the bottom of the spine. [French language] (Ref: N2290) ..... in stock
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 | Fanelli (J.) & Terwilliger (C.): A Century of Fine Carriage Clocks
NEW. 224 pages, illustrated, 1987. An excellent book describing 100 fine carriage clocks (French English, Swiss and Austrian), with each clock illustrated in colour. With dust jacket. (Ref: N408) ..... in stock
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Fanelli (J.) & Terwilliger (C.): A Century of Fine Carriage Clocks
O/P. 224 pages, illustrated, 1987. An excellent book describing 100 fine carriage clocks (French, English, Swiss and Austrian), with each clock illustrated in colour. A very good copy with good dust jacket (faded to spine). (Ref: K2369 - H7) ..... in stock
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Favorite: Alarm Clock Mainsprings
O/P. 12 pages, not dated but probably 1970's. A list of comparative sizes for all current calibres of alarm clock. A useful listing for repairers. Good copy, card covers. [French, English, Spanish & German language] (Ref: K4454 - CR1) ..... in stock
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Favorite: Tools: Equipment for Watchmakers, Electronics, General Use Catalogue 104
O/P. A tools and equipment catalogue for this famous Swiss brand, probably early 1980's. 'Favorite' is a brand name of Golay-Buchel & Cie. The tools are for watchmakers and jewellers. A good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4871 - A1) ..... in stock
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Favorite: Tools and Supplies - catalogue 103
O/P. 32 pages, not dated, but probably 1970's. A horological tools and supplies catalogue for this famous Swiss brand - Favorite' is a brand name of Golay-Buchel & Cie. A good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3066 - CR1) ..... in stock
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Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry: Counterfeiting of Swiss Watches
O/P. 28 pages, figures, 1984. A booklet produced by the Swiss watch industry anti-counterfeiting department on the production and distribution of fakes as well as how to identify fake watches. A very good copy, card covers.
(Ref: K2944 - BX14) ..... in stock
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Federation Suisse Fabricants D'Horlogerie: Official Catalogue of Genuine Swiss Watch Repair Parts
O/P. Volumes 1 and 2 of the 1949 edition of this useful publication. Volume 1 is complete with Supplement No. 2 (1951-1953), volume 2 is complete with Supplement No. 1 (1953). Spiral bound, plastic covers as issued. [Text in English, French, German and Spanish] (Ref: K843 - D3) ..... in stock
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Federation Suisse Fabricants D'Horlogerie:: Official Catalogue of Genuine Swiss Watch Repair Parts
O/P. 2 volumes in 1. Volumes 1 and 2 of the 1955 edition of this useful publication. Good copy, spiral bound, plastic covers as issued. [Text in English, French, German and Spanish] (Ref: K844 - D1) ..... in stock
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Feldman (A.) & Ford (P.): Scientists and Inventors
O/P. 336 pages, illus., 1979. The people who made technology from the earliest times to the present day, the book includes Empedocles, Christiaan Barnard, Galileo, Einstein, Gutenburg, Pasteur, the Wright Brothers, Charles Babbage and many more. A good copy with poor dust jacket. (Ref: K4681 - TC1) ..... in stock
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Fennell (G.): A List of Irish Watch and Clock Makers
O/P. 42 pages, 1963. A useful list of Irish clock and watch makers published by the National Museum of Ireland. Very good copy, spine a little worn, card covers. (Ref: K1346 - BX9) ..... in stock
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Ferguson (J.): An Introduction to Electricity in Six Sections
O/P. iv, 140 pages, 3 folding plates, 2nd edition, 1775. Electrical science was in its infancy, so the book is about demonstrations of static electricity, the use of electricity in medicine and electrically-driven toys. The book was very popular at the time and was reprinted at intervals over the next 50 years. A very good copy in recent half leather binding with marbled paper boards.
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(Ref: K4748 - M1) ..... in stock
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Ferriday (P.): Lord Grimthorpe 1816 - 1905
O/P. 230 pages, illus., 1957. A biography of Edward Beckett Denison, later Sir Edmund Beckett, later Lord Grimthorpe who designed the Great Clock at Westminster and rebuilt the Abbey at St Albans. A lawyer by profession he is one of the most famous horologists of the Victorian era. A good copy with poor dust jacket. (Ref: K2090 - E3) ..... in stock
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Finn (J.L.) & Riefler (S.): Compensating Pendulums and how to make Them
O/P. 40 pages, the 1990 reprint of a book first published in 1905. The book has four sections: Pendulums and Their Construction; A New Free Pendulum; Compensating Pendulums; and A Mercury Pendulum for Watchmaker's Regulator. Useful information if you need it. A good copy, now nicely bound in black Rexine with gilt lettering to front and spine, original card covers bound in. (Ref: K2264 - K1) ..... in stock
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 | Finn (J.L.) & Riefler (S.): Compensating Pendulums and How to Make Them
NEW. 40 pages, the 1993 reprint of a book first published in 1905. The book has four sections: Pendulums and Their Construction; A New Free Pendulum; Compensating Pendulums; and A Mercury Pendulum for Watchmaker's Regulator. Useful information if you need it. Card covers. (Ref: N945) ..... in stock
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 | Flamsteed (J.) : The Preface to John Flamsteed's Historia Coelestis Britannica
NEW. 222 pages, 26 figs., 1982. An English translation of the substantial preface to John Flamsteed's 'British Catalogue of the Heavens', edited and introduced by Allan Chapman. First published in 1725 Historia Coelestis Britannica was a major landmark in practical astronomy, Flamsteed used new instruments, achieved a new level of accuracy and established the reputation of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. Card covers. (Ref: N2383) ..... in stock
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 | Fléchon (D.) & Gardinetti (G.): Horology, a Child of Astronomy / L'Horlogerie, Fille de L'Astronomie
NEW. 88 pages, illustrated, 2013. An interesting book showing how observation of the heavens led to the introduction of timekeeping. The book has chapters on The Earth, The Moon, The Sun and The Universe, all illustrated by watches and clocks with complications based on astronomical observations. [English and French languages] (Ref: N3559) ..... in stock
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Fléchon (D.) & Gardinetti (G.): The Mastery of Time - Salon QP 2012
O/P. 88 pages, illustrated, 2012. Written to accompany an exhibition at Salon QP, The Saatchi Gallery, London in November 2012, this book is a history of timekeeping from the sundial to the wristwatch, including discoveries, inventions, and advances in master watchmaking. Sold with a 24-page visitor brochure for the exhibition. The book - fine copy, hardback; the brochure - good copy, card covers. [English and French languages] (Ref: K4965 - F1) ..... in stock
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Fléchon (D.) & Gardinetti (G.): The Mastery of Time - Salon QP 2012
O/P. 88 pages, illustrated, 2012. Written to accompany an exhibition at Salon QP, The Saatchi Gallery, London in November 2012, this book is a history of timekeeping from the sundial to the wristwatch, including discoveries, inventions, and advances in master watchmaking. Very good copy, hardback. [English and French languages] (Ref: K4970 - S1) ..... in stock
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