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Clarke (T.N.), Morrison-Low (A.D.) & Simpson (A.D.C.): Brass & Glass, Scientific Instrument Making Workshops in Scotland
O/P. 320 pages, illustrated, 1989. An excellent book, the result of many years of detailed research and of great use to clock enthusiasts for its chapters on the chronometer makers Alexander Dobbie, Duncan McGregor, Kelvin White, and Whyte Thomson & Co. Barometer collectors will want this book for its information about Alexander Adie and his successors including English branches of the business. Sundial enthusiasts are not forgotten, there is a chapter on Richard Melville and his slate sundials. Recommended reading. A good copy, covers and edges worn. Soft covers. (Ref: K4707 - G6) in stock.
Price: £45.00 |
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[Clockmakers Company]: British Clock and Watch Making Today
O/P. 56 pages, illustrated, 1987. The catalogue of an exhibition held in London in 1987 to show the work of British horological craftsmen including items by George Daniels, Thomas Mercer and Derek Pratt. A fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K2722 - H2) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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O/P. 205 pages, 2nd edition, 1898. An interesting historical listing of documents and books which may still be consulted at the Guildhall Library in London. A very good copy (2 corners a bit bruised) in original green cloth with gilt armorial of the Clockmakers Company to front cover. (Ref: K687 - L2) in stock.
Price: £95.00 |
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[Clockmakers' Company]: Catalogue of the Library of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
O/P. 79 pages, 3rd edition, 1951. The catalogue of the Library of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, compiled by G.H. Baillie. The collection is still housed in London and is available for reference. A very good copy. (Ref: KW4308 - C1) in stock.
Price: £8.00 |
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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 companion volume about the Library was published in 1951 in a uniform binding (see ref K4308). A good copy. (Ref: K76 - F5) in stock.
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O/P. Catalogue of the Museum: 95 pages, 2nd edition, 1902; Catalogue of the Nelthropp Collection: 85 pages, 2nd edition, 1900. The collection of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers is now on display at the Science Museum, London. A good copy, front end papers marked and with bookplates, front cover creased. Original green cloth binding with gilt lettering and armorial to front cover. (Ref: K4259 - Q1) in stock.
Price: £75.00 |
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[Clockmakers' Company]: Catalogue of the Nelthropp Collection in the Guildhall Library
O/P. 54 pages, portrait, + 15 page addendum, 1895 & 1897. Catalogue of the clocks, watches and chronometers donated to the Cockmakers Company by Revd. H. L Nelthropp. The addendum lists additional items donated after 1894. A very good copy (large bookplate on front end paper), card covers. (Ref: KW2956 - BX11) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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[Clockmakers' Company]: Short Guide to the Clocks and Watches owned by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers displayed at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London
O/P. [12 pages], illustrated, no date. A brief guide to the superb collection housed in the Guildhall Library, London. The booklet is undated but was probably produced in the 1980's. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2100 - BX4) in stock.
Price: £4.00 |
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[Clockmakers' Company]: The Livery 1981
O/P. 56 pages, 1981. A list of the Master, Wardens and Liverymen on the 350 Anniversary of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, together with a brief history of the Company. A fine copy, stiff card covers. (Ref: K3076 - BX12) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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 | Cloutman (E.W.): English & Scottish Musical Clocks
O/P. 58 pages, 2000. Contemporary scores from longcase and bracket clocks to aid dating and restoration. The book includes scores, which will be of help in identifying tunes on other clocks. A useful book for the enthusiast and restorer. Fine copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K77 - E7) in stock.
Price: £30.00 |
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 | Cloutman (E.W.) & Linnard (W.): Henry Williams Lancarvan - 'A Clock and Watchmaker and a Great Farmer'
O/P. 136 pages, b&w illustrations, 4 colour plates, 1st edition, only 300 copies printed, 2003. A detailed study of the life and work of Henry Williams (1727 - 1790) who made good quality longcase clocks in the Vale of Glamorgan. As with many provincial clockmakers, Williams was also a farmer hence the book's sub-title. A fine copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K537 - P1) in stock.
Price: £45.00 |
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Clutton (C.): Collector's Collection
O/P. 96 pages, illustrated, 1974. An informative guide to a collection of pocket watches and clocks, including examples by important early makers such as Tompion, Arnold, Emery, Le Roy and Breguet. Also illustrated is the first watch produced in 1969 by George Daniels. Good copy with fair dust jacket. (Ref: K478 - B2) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Clutton (C.) & Daniels (G.): Clocks & Watches in the Collection of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
O/P. 123 pages, illustrated, 1975. 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 very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K564 - G1) in stock.
Price: £30.00 |
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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 fine copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K465 - E1) in stock.
Price: £30.00 |
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 | Clutton (C.) & Daniels (G.): Watches
NEW. 320 pages, over 600 illustrations, reprinted 2022. The long awaited reprint of the third and best edition of Clutton & Daniels' important illustrated reference work on the general history of the watch from 1500 to 1980, with a new forward by Jonathan Betts. The illustrations and technical assessment of the principal escapements are especially useful. With dust jacket. (Ref: N5191) in stock.
Price: £95.00 |
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Cohen (J.): Psychological Time
O/P. 8 pages, 1964. The subjective passage of time can be influenced by the circumstances, this paper explores how much. Reprinted from Scientific American. Good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K3078 - BX14) in stock.
Price: £3.00 |
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Collins (P.): Pastime - Telling Time from 1879 to 1969
O/P. 95 pages, illustrated, 1993. A pictorial record of some of the domestic clocks produced in America between 1879 and 1969, many with plastic cases. A fine copy with fine dust jacket. (Ref: K2285 - Z1) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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 | Collins (P.R.): Aneroid Barometers and Their Restoration
NEW. 212 pages, illus., 1998. A very comprehensive book on pocket and wall mounted aneroid barometers from their beginnings in 1844 to the late 20th century. The book includes information on the Bourdon and Vidi designs as well as altimeter and surveying variants. With dust jacket. (Ref: N79) in stock.
Price: £18.95 |
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 | Collins (P.R.): Bizarre Barometers and Other Unusual Weather Forecasters
NEW. 103 pages, illustrated, 2004. A fascinating collection of strange weather instruments including the weather glass, the shark oil barometer, the weather house, the Tempest Prognosticator, the use of frogs, and many, many more!! Card covers. (Ref: N429) in stock.
Price: £7.95 |
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 | Collins (P.R.): Care and Restoration of Barometers
NEW. 152 pages, 175 illustrations, 2nd edition, 2016. A much enlarged, and very useful book on the repair and restoration of barometers (stick and wheel) from dismantling, refurbishing the case and refilling of the tube with mercury. The book also gives advice on aneroid barometers, barographs and the general handling and maintenance of barometers. Written by an experienced restorer. Soft covers. (Ref: N4157) in stock.
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