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Abell (S.G.), Leggat (J.) & Ogden (W.G.): A Bibliography of the Art of Turning & Lathe and Machine Tool History
O/P. 74 pages, 2nd edition, 1970. A bibliography of 338 books on the subject. A good copy. (Ref: K2628 - F7) ..... in stock
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 | Baker (P.H.J.): Early Lancashire Watch Fusee Engines
NEW. [24 pages], 35 figs., 1994. An important paper, an offprint from Antiquarian Horology, on 18th century fusee engines including those by John Wyke of Liverpool. Card covers. (Ref: N1791) ..... in stock
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Belmont (H.L.): La Montre Méthodes & Outillages de Fabrication du XVIe au XIXe Siècle
O/P. 199 pages, 24 plates, 126 figs., 1991. Watch making tools and manufacturing methods from the 16th to the 19th century. An important publication on watchmaking tools and their usage - covers a wide range of French, German, Swiss and English horological tools. Fine copy of the hardback edition with very good dust jacket. [French language] (Ref: K3194 - G3) ..... in stock
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Bergeon & Cie: Tools and materials for Watchmakers Catalogues 1 & 2
O/P. A large, 2 volume, tools and materials catalogue, published circa 1989, for a wide range of items, not priced. The full title is: Tools for watch-manufacturing and repairing, precision engineering, for optic, jewellery. Watchmaker's supplies. Industrial supplies. Fine condition, card covers. [German, English, French & Spanish languages] (Ref: K3346 - H7) ..... in stock
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[Blakiston & Co.]: Wholesale Price List for Watch and Clock Makers, Jewellers, Opticians and Model makers
O/P. 31 pages, no date. A tools and materials wholesale price list including prices for watch repairs - e.g. new balance staffs from 5 shillings. The list includes the following statement: "Do not send cheap pin pallet or American Clocks, or cheap pin pallet Watches for repair. They are not worth doing" Blakiston & Co. were based in Ainsdale, near Southport and the booklet dates from the 1930's. Rare. Card covers worn and creased. (Ref: K3222 - BX16) ..... in stock
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 | Crom (T.R.): Early Lancashire Horological Tools and their Makers
O/P. 275 pages, 282 figs., 1994. The last of Ted Crom's books on horological tools containing a wealth of information not available elsewhere. The makers include Wyke & Green, Daniel Mather, the Jones family, Thurston Lassell, the Leyland family, William Whitmore and several more. Ted Crom's lasting memorial to the horological world is these 4 books on horological tools - well researched, comprehensive and definitive. The three books with 'Tools' in the title are uniform in size and binding, brown cloth with gilt lettering. Essential reading. Unused copy (old stock) recently released by publisher, in fine condition.
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 | Crom (T.R.): Horological and Other Shop Tools 1700 to 1900
O/P. 388 pages, 754 figs, 1987. This book is a supplement and companion volume to Horological Shop Tools with more information on tools and tool makers including reprints of catalogues by Swiss, English and American makers. Unused copy (old stock) recently released by publisher, in fine condition.
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(Ref: K2102) ..... in stock
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Crom (T.R.): Horological Shop Tools 1700 to 1900
O/P. 678 pages, 1302 illustrations, 1980. This excellent volume is the standard work on horological tools by an expert who researched the subject thoroughly in Europe and America. This classic book is hard to find and recommended to all who are interested in the subject. A very good copy, spine a little crease and with wear to bottom of spine.
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 | Crom (T.R.): Horological Wheel Cutting Engines 1700 to 1900
O/P. 150 pages, 142 figs., 2nd impression, 1976. A well researched and comprehensive study of English, European and American wheel cutting engines. The book includes engines for cutting clock and watch wheels. The hardback edition. Unused copy (old stock) recently released by publisher, very good condition - a few pages at each end of the book lightly stained. (Ref: K347) ..... in stock
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De Carle (D.): The Watchmaker's Lathe and how to use it
O/P. 154 pages, 229 figures, 1st edition, 1952. This book is the standard work on the subject and is a comprehensive survey of lathes and lathe accessories worldwide. The first edition has 16 pages of advertisements at the front which make it more interesting. A good copy, no dust jacket. (Ref: K1123 - X2) ..... in stock
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Diderot & D'Alembert: L'Encyclopédie - Horlogerie
O/P. 25 pages + 64 plates, no date [ 1980's ]. A facsimile reprint of the horology section (text and plates) of the famous encyclopaedia by Diderot & D'Alembert first published in Paris in 1765. A good copy (inscription on end paper), card covers. [French language] (Ref: K2717 - N3) ..... in stock
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Flume (Rudolph): Das Flume Buch 1887 - 1937
O/P. 2 volumes in 1, 516 & 244 pages, 1937. Published on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the firm by Rudolph Flume this is a priced catalogue of the horological tools and the clocks and watch parts sold by the firm. Unusually for Flume this is a hardback catalogue, presumably to mark the 50th anniversary. A good copy (a few pages are missing but supplied as photocopies). [German language] (Ref: K4429 - P3) ..... in stock
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Gray (E. & Son Ltd) : Tools and Materials
O/P. 52 pages, illustrated, 1972. A catalogue of tools and materials for clockmakers and jewellers. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4825 - BX2) ..... in stock
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Hill (C.W.): The Design of Toothed Gear
O/P. 60 pages, 17 illustrations, 1918. A detailed theoretical approach to the design of gear teeth with formulae for the strength of teeth and efficiency of power transmission. Written for gears in heavy machinery, some horologists like the theoretical approach. A good copy, stiff card covers. (Ref: K2895 - Y1) ..... in stock
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Hirst Brothers & Co.: The Fourth "Wide-Awake" Catalogue of Tools and Materials for Watchmakers, Clockmakers, Jewellers and Opticians
O/P. 456 pages, not dated, but probably circa 1920. A well know catalogue of great historical interest. Title page and pages 59/60 & 399/400 missing, otherwise complete but with 30 or 40 loose pages, the loose pages only very worn to edges and some with tears. The binding is very loose and the cloth covered boards are very worn the cloth split on most edges, spine missing. A fair copy, worth rebinding. (Ref: K149 - CR10) ..... in stock
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[Japy]: 17 mars 1799 Brevet d'invention de cinq ans, Pour diverses machines d'horlogerie, Au sieur Frédéric Japy, de Beaucourt, Haut Rhin
O/P. [11 pages, 4 folding pates], number 028 of 200 copies, reprinted 1973. The Brevet (patent), valid for 5 years, was for ten horological tools including a wheel cutting engine, drilling machine, machine to cut rolled brass sheet, a lathe for turning fusees, barrels etc., etc. The plates are beautifully drawn and show some fine tools. A fine copy, card covers. [French language] (Ref: K2636 - BX2) ..... in stock
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 | Jendritzki (H.): The Watchmaker and his Lathe
NEW. 86 pages, well illustrated, reprinted 2018. An excellent book for those who wish to learn how to use a lathe and its accessories, as well as how to sharpen the tools required. Card covers. (Ref: N4375) ..... in stock
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[Lukin (J.)]: The Amateur Mechanic's Workshop
O/P. 148 pages, 2 folding plates, 168 figures, 7th edition, 1888. A treatise containing plain and concise directions for the manipulation of wood and metals including casting, forging, brazing, soldering and carpentry. A good copy (4cm split to cloth on spine). (Ref: K3500 - X2) ..... in stock
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Picard (Henri) & Frère Ltd: Catalogue 1955
O/P. 123 pages, illus., 1955. A catalogue of Swiss watch and clock materials, and tools. A good copy, card covers now worn and marked, top of some pages wrinkled due to moisture. [French, English and German language] (Ref: K3088 - P3) ..... in stock
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Picard (Henri) & Frére Ltd: Catalogue
O/P. A priced tools catalogue, for watch & clock makers and allied trades, probably published in the 1970's. Good copy but card covers now worn. (Ref: K4875 - H4) ..... in stock
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