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Miniati (M.): Catalogo Museo Di Storia Della Scienza, Firenzi
O/P. 384 pages, illustrated, 1991. A good catalogue of the famous collection of scientific instruments in the Museum of the History of Science, Florence. A good copy, card covers (spine a little creased). [Italian language] (Ref: K2008 - G4) in stock.
Price: £40.00 |
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[Minnesota Watchmakers Association]: American Watch Historical Information with Serial Numbers and Dates
O/P. 15 pages, no date. Published circa 1960, this small booklet has dates and serial numbers for Ball, Columbus, Elgin, Hamilton, Howard, Illinois, Rockford, Seth Thomas and Waltham watches, and a listing of all American watch factories. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3049 - BX9) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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 | Mody (N.H.N.): Japanese Clocks
O/P. 44 pages of introduction plus descriptions and plates of 135 clocks, reprinted 1977. An excellent book about Japanese clocks including lantern, pillar and bracket types. This is the best book in the English language on Japanese clocks and explains the pre 1873 Japanese method of time measurement and calendar. Very good copy with good dust jacket and good original card slipcase. (Ref: K1182 - R2) in stock.
Price: £85.00 |
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Mond Nickel Company Ltd: The Physical Properties of the Nickel-Iron Alloys
O/P. 22 pages, figs., no date, 1950's? Physical properties of various alloys including 'invar'. Clean copy, card covers splitting along spine. (Ref: K4784 - BX15) in stock.
Price: £4.00 |
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Monk (S.C.): The Essence of Clock Repair
O/P. 193 pages, illus., 1983. An American publication by a well respected clockmaker, this book studies over 50 types of clock and their repair. Very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1183 - G7) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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 | Monreal Y Tejada (L.): Relojes Antiguos (1500 - 1850)
O/P. Published 1955. Catalogue of the Perez de Olaguer-Feliu collection of 238 sundials, clocks and watches all described and illustrated on 142 b&w plates. Very good copy in original slipcase (now a little marked and worn to edges). [Spanish language] (Ref: K3139 - Q2) in stock.
Price: £75.00 |
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Montandon (F.): La Montre Normale - Essai d'Unification
O/P. 64 pages, 11 figs., 4 folding plates, 1922. A technical paper in the Bibliotheque Horlogerie series, on achieving a more uniform movement design. A fine copy, paper covers. [French language] (Ref: K2836 -BX15) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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Montblanc: Montblanc Collection Villeret 1858
O/P. 84 pages, illustrated, 2007. A deluxe sales catalogue for the Montblanc range of wristwatches, including a brief history of watchmaking in Villeret. The catalogue is complete with original box, watch data sheets and CD. A fine copy, the box now a little marked. (Ref: K4958 -H4) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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 | Moore (A.J.): The Clockmakers of Somerset 1650 - 1900
O/P. 499 pages, illustrated, signed by author, 1998. A well researched reference book with a wealth of information about the clockmakers of Somerset, excluding Bristol and Bath. The quality of the illustrations is not good as the book was published by the author. This is however the best reference book for Somerset makers and is now very hard to find. A very good copy (presentation inscription signed by author on ffep) with good dust jacket.
***Automatic 10% discount at the checkout on this book.***
(Ref: K2418 - R3) in stock.
Price: £295.00 |
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 | Moore (A.J.), Rice (R.W.) & Hucker (E.): Bilbie and The Chew Valley Clock Makers
O/P. 412 pages, 180 illustrations, 1995. A book predominantly about the Bilbie family who worked in Chew Stoke (Somerset) and Cullompton (Devon), throughout the eighteenth century. The book describes the Bilbie's bell founding as well as clockmaking activities. Many of their clocks are described and illustrated thus showing the chronological progression of dial and case styles. Other clockmakers of the Chew Valley include: The Quarman family of Temple Cloud; The Brock's of Axbridge and the Badman's of Compton Martin. This book has become very hard to find and is always in demand. A very good copy, card covers, spine faded.
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(Ref: K1535 - P1) in stock.
Price: £145.00 |
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 | Moore (D.): British Clockmakers & Watchmakers Apprentice Records 1710 - 1810
O/P. 367 pages, 2003. The apprenticeship details of over 14,000 horological tradesmen have been extracted from the tax records in the Public Records Office and are listed under the apprentice as well as the master. The listing includes apprentices in the Clockmakers' Company, apprentices in other London companies and, most importantly, provincial names which have never before been published. This is an important book that is an essential research tool. A fine copy.
***Automatic 10% discount at the checkout on this book.***
(Ref: K214 - F2) in stock.
Price: £195.00 |
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 | Moore (D.S.) & Priestley (P.T.): Some Account of Liverpool Watch Case Makers 1785 - 1798
NEW. [13 pages], 3 figs., 1997. Useful information about Liverpool watch case makers and their marks, first published in Antiquarian Horology. Card covers.
* Was £5.00, now on special offer at £1.00 *
(Ref: N1357) in stock.
Price: £1.00 |
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![[John Moore & Sons]: A List of Church, Turret, and Musical Clocks](N3829.jpg "[John Moore & Sons]: A List of Church, Turret, and Musical Clocks") | [John Moore & Sons]: A List of Church, Turret, and Musical Clocks
NEW. 49 pages, illustrated, facsimile reprint, 2015. A facsimile of a John Moore & Sons Catalogue, with an introduction by Chris McKay, originally published circa 1877. The catalogue includes lists of turret clocks made by the company, sold in Britain and overseas. (Ref: N3829) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Moore (N.): Chester Clocks & Clockmakers
O/P. 19 pages, illus., 1976. A catalogue of an exhibition held in Chester museum in 1976 and still of use to enthusiasts for its list of Chester makers. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1184 - D2) in stock.
Price: £8.00 |
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Moore (N.H.): The Old Clock Book
O/P. 339 pages, 104 illustrations, the 1936 printing. This book has separate sections on English clocks and American clocks, as well as lists of English and American Clockmakers. A good copy, two bookplates inside front cover. (Ref: K216 - D3) in stock.
Price: £18.00 |
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Morpurgo (E.): La Mostra Degli Orologi Antichi a Winterthur
O/P. 6 pages, 4 figs, 1959. A description of the Kellerberger collection of medieval clocks at the Winterthur Museum, Switzerland. Good copy, card covers. [Italian language] (Ref: K3548 - BX12) in stock.
Price: £4.00 |
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Morpurgo (E.): Orologiai Triestini
O/P. 7 pages, 9 figs., 1960. A paper on clockmaking in Trieste, Italy including the hydrogen driven clock by Pasquale Andervalt. Good copy, card covers. [Italian language] (Ref: K3547 - BX12) in stock.
Price: £4.00 |
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Morpurgo (E.): Precious Watches from the 16th to the 19th century with a Historical survey of Italian Watchmaking
O/P. 113 pages, illustrated, no date. This book illustrates some fine watches and sundials. Good copy with dj. (Ref: K984) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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Mortensen (O.): Jens Olsen's Clock
O/P. 156 pages, well illustrated, 1957. A detailed description of a complex astronomical clock made betweeen 1944 and 1955. If you are in Copenhagen go and see it, it's in the Town Hall. A good copy (bookplate on ffep), the dust jacket also good but a bit discouloured and with light wear to edges.
* Was £14.00, now on special offer at £6.00 *
(Ref: K365 - F4) in stock.
Price: £6.00 |
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Mosoriak (R.): The Curious History of Musical Boxes
O/P. 242 pages, 41 plates plus 30 photographs of the Clara Dawes Collection, 1st edition, 1943. This book has lots of information including a checklist of makers and a listing of all U.S. patents issued concerning music boxes. A good copy, boards a little worn to edges. (Ref: K218 - M3) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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