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Marshall (T.): Northamptonshire Clock & Watchmakers, including the Soke of Peterborough
NEW. A new book about this English county with details of over 600 clock and watchmakers associated with the craft from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. Over 600 illustrations show clocks, watches and turret clocks with information about their makers and descriptions of the items. ['Soke' is a very old English administrative area, similar to a county. The Soke of Peterborough continued until 1965 when it was abolished and the administration merged with Huntingdonshire]. Publication of the book is expected in January 2026. If you are interested in a copy please email me and I will let you know as soon as it arrives in stock. (Ref: N5259)  in stock.

Penney (D.): Explorers' Watches: Makers and Variations
NEW. 24 pages, well illustrated, 2025. Waterproof watches, the cases screwed together and fitted with a cover over the winding crown, were first patented in 1872. The Royal Geographical Society purchased these waterproof watches, made by Usher & Cole and Nicole Neilson, for issue to explorers. The book gives a historical introduction to the watches followed by a detailed look at seven pocket watch examples and one wristwatch example. The latter of Swiss manufacture. Card covers. (Ref: N5258)  in stock.