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 | Haggar (A.L.) & Miller (L.F.): Suffolk Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 169 pages, 86 figs., map, 1974. This is a very useful reference book and is the only book about this county. A good copy covers a little discoloured, no dust jacket. This book is now hard to find.
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(Ref: K846 - D2) in stock.
Price: £130.00 |
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Henwood (G.): Abbot Richard of Wallingford - Fourteenth Century Scholar and Instrument Maker
O/P. 40 pages, illustrated, 1988. A short but interesting account of the life and work of Richard of Wallingford, best known for his 'Great Clock' built and installed at St Albans Abbey. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5126 - BX8) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Hepton (J.): The Hepton Clockmakers of Northallerton
O/P. Pages 24 - 26, family tree, 1997. Five generations of Hepton clockmakers worked in Northallerton, Yorkshire and, in Victorian times, Wellingborough Northamptonshire. A useful article contained in a volume of the Yorkshire Family Historian magazine. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4525 - BX3) in stock.
Price: £19.50 |
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Hughes (R.G.) & Craven (M.): Clockmakers & Watchmakers of Derbyshire
O/P. 256 pages, illus., 1998. A very useful contribution to information about regional clocks and clockmakers. A fine copy with very good dust jacket. This book is now out of print and becoming hard to find. (Ref: K1523 - M2) in stock.
Price: £70.00 |
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Hughes (T. Cann): Notes on Some Westmorland Clockmakers
O/P. Pages 42 - 55, 1935. This scarce paper is contained in a volume of the Transactions of the Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society. The paper is a listing of Westmorland clockmakers indexed by town. A good copy. (Ref: K2371 - M1) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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Hughes (T. Cann): Notes on Some Westmorland Clockmakers - Part III - Winster
O/P. Pages 171 - 189, 4 plates, 1939. This is a scarce paper contained in a volume of the Transactions of the Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society, and is about the life and work of Jonas Barber (father and son) of Winster. The wills of the two men are given in an appendix and a list of known clocks by the Barbers is included. A very good copy. (Ref: K431 - Y1) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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Jagger (C.): Paul Philip Barraud - a study of a fine Chronometer Maker, and of his Relatives, Associates and Successors in the Family Business 1750 - 1929
O/P. 177 pages, 21 plates, 1968. An excellent book about the Barraud business with a useful listing of known chronometers, clocks, watches and their serial numbers, very useful when trying to date other examples. Complete with the supplement published in 1979, making a total of 283 pages and 33 plates. Barraud's are one of the most respected 19th century chronometer makers so this book is essential reading for enthusiasts. The book is in very good condition as is the supplement. Book: hardback with fair dust jacket, supplement: card covers. (Ref: KW715 - G6) in stock.
Price: £95.00 |
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Jagger (C.): Paul Philip Barraud - a study of a fine Chronometer Maker, and of his Relatives, Associates and Successors in the Family Business 1750 - 1929 - The Supplement
O/P. In this supplement the pagination and plate numbers are continued from the main work, this volume has pages 178 - 283, plates 22 - 33 and was published in 1979. A good copy of the supplement (only) to the excellent book on the Barraud family of clock and chronometer makers. A good copy, signed by author, bruised to bottom of spine, card covers. (Ref: K4066 - F4) in stock.
Price: £18.00 |
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![[Kelly's Directories]: Kelly's Directory of the Watch, Clock and Jewellery Trades throughout England Scotland and Wales, 1932](KW4331.jpg "[Kelly's Directories]: Kelly's Directory of the Watch, Clock and Jewellery Trades throughout England Scotland and Wales, 1932") | [Kelly's Directories]: Kelly's Directory of the Watch, Clock and Jewellery Trades throughout England Scotland and Wales, 1932
O/P. xxii, 852 pages, 15th edition, 1932. A detailed listing of horological and allied trades listed by location - England (by county and town), Scotland (by town) and Wales (by town), as well as a list of trades for London & Suburbs; and England, Scotland & Wales. It is fascinating to see the degree of specialisation in the listings. A good copy, binding a bit loose, a book of great use to researchers. (Ref: KW4331 - A2) in stock.
Price: £75.00 |
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 | Laycock (W.S.): The Lost Science of John "Longitude" Harrison
O/P. 159 pages, 144 figs., signed by author, 1976. Laycock investigated and explained the theory behind many of Harrison's ideas used on his wooden regulators and his marine clocks. As Harrison's own writings are very difficult to understand, Laycock's analysis of his ideas is of value to all enthusiasts. A very good copy with very good dust (faded to spine), of a scarce book.
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(Ref: K413 - E7) in stock.
Price: £235.00 |
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 | Linnard (W.): Cardiff Clocks: A Comprehensive Account of Watch and Clockmakers in Cardiff, the Valleys and the Vale of Glamorgan
NEW. 80 pages + 44 page appendix, figs., 1999. The appendix is a facsimile of a catalogue and price list issued by Howell Morgan of Blaengarw, circa 1900. Card covers.
* Was £14.50, now reduced to £10.00 *
(Ref: N182) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Lonsdale (H.): George Graham Clockmaker
O/P. 66 pages, portrait, 1875. A paper on the Cumberland origins and the life of George Graham, contained within a volume on The Worthies of Cumberland. The book also has a portrait and 33-page paper on Edward Troughton the famous mathematical instrument maker. Very good copy, original binding, cloth now a little worn. (Ref: K6090 - E5) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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Loomes (B.): Country Clocks and their London Origins
O/P. 192 pages, illus., 1st and only edition, 1976. This book is often overlooked these days but it is essential reading for the chapter on the Fromanteel family; it contains accurate information, the result of much research. Very ood copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K359 - D3) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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Loomes (B.): Lancashire Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 184 pages, 16 photographs, 1975. A useful book with a list of Lancashire makers. This is a fine copy of a scarce book with very good dust jacket, the spine of the latter faded as usual. (Ref: K194 - D1) in stock.
Price: £30.00 |
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Loomes (B.): The Early Clockmakers of Great Britain
O/P. 608 pages, 1981. This is an excellent list of British clockmakers working before 1700. An excellent book if you want information about early British clock makers. A good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1036 - Z1) in stock.
Price: £22.00 |
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 | Loomes (B.): Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World - Complete 21st Century Edition
NEW. 873 pages, reprinted 2022. This book contains over 90,000 names of makers of clocks, watches, scientific instruments, sundials and barometers, all in alphabetical order. This work covers the period from the late 16th century to the early 20th century and includes all the names in the old 'Baillie' and 'Loomes' plus an additional 20,000 names brought to Loomes' attention since their publication. An essential book for all clock and watch enthusiasts. With dust jacket. (Ref: N1079) in stock.
Price: £50.00 |
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Loomes (B.): Westmorland Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 120 pages, 8 plates, 1974. A useful book on this county with a list of Westmorland clockmakers. Good copy with good dust jacket, the latter faded on the spine a usual.
* Was £20.00, now on special offer at £10.00 *
(Ref: K199 - D1) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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 | Marshall (T.): Buckinghamshire Clock & Watchmakers
NEW. 421 pages, over 500 illustrations, 2019. An excellent, much needed, addition to the books about clock and watch makers in the English counties. The book traces the history of clock and watch making in Buckinghamshire from the early 17th to the 20th century; with biographical information on over 600 men and women associated with the craft together will illustrations of their work. Also included is a large section on turret clocks in the county, with more than 100 clocks listed including over 40 seventeenth and eighteenth century examples. With dust jacket.
* Was £48.00, now on special offer at £35.00 *
(Ref: N4948) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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 | Mason (B.): Clock and Watchmaking in Colchester
O/P. 436 pages, well illustrated, 1st and only edition, 1969. This is a very detailed account of Colchester makers and their output and set a standard for regional books which has never been equalled. A very good copy, the dust jacket good with light wear to top of spine, in original card slipcase (worn to corners and splitting on one edge). (Ref: K823 - V2) in stock.
Price: £85.00 |
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Mather (H.H.): Clock & Watch Makers of Nottinghamshire
O/P. 93 pages, 9 figs., 15 plates, 1979. A useful listing of Nottinghamshire makers, this is the only book on the county. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: KW1041 - G5) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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