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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.): Barographs
NEW. 174 pages, illustrated, second edition, 2021. The author traces the development of the barograph from the earliest recording devices through their heyday in the Victorian period to the instrument we know today. This well researched book will help readers to understand and appreciate the wide range of barographs still available and assist in dating them. This new edition is 28 pages longer than the long out of print first edition and has a lot more information about maintenance and repair as well as bellows, nibs, charts and ink. Paperback. (Ref: N5082) in stock.
Price: £12.95 |
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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.
Price: £9.95 |
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 | Collins (P.R.): FitzRoy and his Barometers
NEW. 144 pages, illustrated, 2007. An interesting book about Robert FitzRoy, Captain of HMS Beagle during the famous voyage with Charles Darwin, and in later life a passionate advocate of the use of the barometer to reduce fatalities at sea. The book concentrates on FitzRoy's contribution to meteorology and the barometer which bears his name. Card covers. (Ref: N1497) in stock.
Price: £9.95 |
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Cologni (F.): Vacheron Constantin - Artists of Time
S/H. 353 pages, profusely illustrated mostly in colour, 2015. An excellent new book about the world's oldest still operating watch manufacturer. The first 200 pages document the company's long history, the innovations, the technical changes, and the watches produced. The remainder of the book focuses on the master watchmakers and their art (precision, horological complications, decoration and finishing) as well as the master artisans (designers, enamellers, Guillocheur, engravers and gem-setters). Fine copy with fine dust jacket and very good card slipcase. (Ref: K5118 - L3) in stock.
Price: £50.00 |
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Combridge (J.H.): The Celestial Balance - A Practical Reconstruction
O/P. 6 pages, 5 figs., 1962. Reprint of an article on the reconstruction of a medieval Chinese clock known only from Su Sung's manuscript of 1172. Paper covers, now dust stained. (Ref: K3554 - BX11) in stock.
Price: £3.00 |
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Conover (S.G.): How to Repair Herschede Tubular Bell Clocks
O/P. 70 pages, 44 figures,1986. A very useful book for owners and repairers of these well known clocks. A very good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K2907 - BX14) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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Conservatoire National des Arts et et Métiers: Catalogue Du Musée - section K - Poids et Mesures Métrologie
O/P. 222 pages, 56 figs., 1941. A detailed catalogue of the weights, measures and measuring instruments in this famous Parisian museum. Good copy (paper covering to spine worn and a bit loose), card covers. [French language] (Ref: K3801 - M1) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Frédérique Constant: Collection 2010, 2011
O/P. 159 pages, illusrated, 2010. A very smart publicity brochure for the Geneva based Swiss watchmakers Frédérique Constant, detailing their range of wristwatches. Very good copy, card covers.
(Ref: K5130 - N1) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Coole (P.G.) & Neumann (E.): The Orpheus Clocks
O/P. 164 pages, 85 b&w plates, 1972. A detailed description of nine superb 16th century table clocks, the gilt cases each with a cast representation of Orpheus charming the animals. A very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K554 - P2) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Coole (P.G.) & Newmann (E.): The Orpheus Clocks
O/P. 164 pages, 85 b&w plates, published in 1972. A detailed description of nine superb 16th century table clocks, the gilt cases each with a cast representation of Orpheus charming the animals. Good copy, the dust jacket with one small tear. (Ref: K82 - F2) in stock.
Price: £12.00 |
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Corbishley (B.): Public and other Turret Clocks in Macclesfield
O/P. 69 pages, illustrated, 2004. Descriptions and photographs of the turret clocks in Macclesfield installed before 1950; written and produced using desktop publishing by a local enthusiast. Very good copy, soft covers. (Ref: K4930 - H2) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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Cotthem (T.H. van): 200 Jaar Antieke Barometers 1670 - 1870
O/P. 179 pages, illustrated, 1977. A good book on Dutch and English barometers with a list of makers. Very good copy with good dust jacket. [Dutch language] (Ref: K4780 - Q1) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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