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Katra (J.R.): Clockmakers & Clockmaking in Southern Maine 1770 - 1870
O/P. 80 pages, 159 illus., 1989. The first half concentrates on clocks made in the Portland and Brunswick region, the second part studies the clocks of the Alfred and Berwick area including the Quaker clockmakers who used iron movement plates. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3054 - BX13) in stock.
Price: £12.00 |
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[Kellenberger]: Post Cards
O/P. Six postcards (unused) each showing a different clock now in the Kellenberger collection at Winterthur Museum Switzerland. 5 of the clocks were made before 1612, the other in 1767. Good condition. (Ref: K3479 - BX3) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Kelly (H.C.): A Practical Course in Horology
O/P. 192 pages, figs., 1944. The general principles and notes on the practical repair, adjusting and testing of watches. A good copy, the dust jacket a little worn. (Ref: K1546 - J1) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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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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Kemp (R.): The Englishman's Watch
O/P. 148 pages plus 139 plates, 1979. A good introductory book to pocket watch collecting written by a watch collector who liked American, Swiss and English watches of the late 18th to the early 20th century. Lots of information for the enthusiast. A good copy with good dust jacket, the plates with light watermarks to bottom of plates not affecting clarity or readability. (Ref: K1034 - E2) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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Kemp (R.): The Fusee Lever Watch
O/P. 117 pages, figs., 1981. A useful book for 19th century English lever watches especially those from Lancashire. The lists of Liverpool watch signatures and Liverpool case makers is also useful. A good copy, card covers a little marked and with very small tear to front cover. (Ref: K177 - E1) in stock.
Price: £50.00 |
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Kemp (W.B. & Sons): Clocks Bronzes & Optics
O/P. 97 pages, illus., no date. A 1910's retail catalogue of clocks, bronzes, barometers and binoculars, all items priced in British shillings. The catalogue has a trademark logo WBK&S on the title page for W. B. Kemp & Sons of Bristol London & Paris. A good copy. (Ref: K4744 - C1) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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Kendal (J.F.): A History of Watches and Other Timekeepers
O/P. 252 pages, 88 figs., republished 1978. First published in 1892, this is a concise history of timekeeping and the construction of time keepers from the sundial to 19th century chronographs. A very good copy, the dust jacket (now a little faded) is a colour photocopy. (Ref: K1739 - H6) in stock.
Price: £14.00 |
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Kenney (C.E.): The Quadrant and the Quill
O/P. 166 pages, 93 plates, 1947. A book written in honour of Captain Samuel Sturmy, "a tried and trusty Sea-man," and author of The Mariner's Magazine, 1669. An interesting book with sections on the life of Captain Samuel Sturmy, the seventeenth century background, a general description of his book - The mariner's Magazine - and a section on Sturmy's library. A good copy (bookplate on ffep), corners worn. (Ref: K3928 - Q3) in stock.
Price: £18.00 |
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 | Kent (P.) & Chapman (A.) Editors: Robert Hooke and the English Renaissance
NEW. 191 pages, illustrated, 2005. An interesting book about the life and work of Robert Hooke, whose genius is becoming more and more appreciated. Scientist, architect, town planner, microscopist, astronomer and inventor, Hooke was a true polymath. (Ref: N3515) in stock.
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Keystone Watch Case Co. Ltd: Duracy Watch Trade price List March 1st 1927
O/P. 8 pages, illustrated, 1927. Duracy pocket watches, available in a range of case styles, advertised as durable and accurate. Good copy, staples rusted. Card covers. (Ref: K3303 - BX17) in stock.
Price: £8.00 |
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Kiegeland (B.): Uhren
O/P. 144 pages, illus., 1976. A well illustrated introduction to clocks and watches. With dust jacket. [German language] (Ref: K3195 - S3) in stock.
Price: £8.00 |
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Kienzle Uhrenfabriken: Kienzle Uhren Museum
O/P. 12 pages, illustrated, circa 1961. A brief introduction to the Kienzle clockmuseum, Schwenningen. Good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K4828 - BX8) in stock.
Price: £4.00 |
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Kienzle Uhrenfabriken: Helmut Kienzle Uhren Museum
O/P. 20 pages, illustrated, circa 1966. A brief introduction to the Kienzle clockmuseum, Schwenningen. Good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K4829 - BX2) in stock.
Price: £4.00 |
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KIF - Parechoc S.A.: Publicity Brochure
O/P. 24 pages, illustrated, Not dated but possibly 1970's or 1980's. A brochure about the company, its range of jewels, settings and their manufacture. Sold with an 8-page technical leaflet about the Duofix system of jewelled chatons for watch pivots. Good condition, card covers. (Ref: K4839 - BX8) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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KIF - Parechoc S.A: Spare Material Catalogue - edition 1972
O/P. 135 pages, 1972. A catalogue of spare parts for the Parechoc shock absorber system indexed by watch manufacturer and calibre. With instructions on push fitting and oiling Parechoc parts. [French, English, Spanish & Portugese language] A good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4458 - N1) in stock.
Price: £8.00 |
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KIF - Parechoc S.A.: Spare Material Catalogue - edition 1978
O/P. 125 pages, 1978. A catalogue of spare parts for the Parechoc shock absorber system indexed by watch manufacturer and calibre. With instructions on push fitting and oiling Parechoc parts. A very good copy, card covers. [French, English, Spanish & Portugese language] (Ref: K4459 - K1) in stock.
Price: £8.00 |
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King (A.): From a Peal of Bells - John Harrison 1693 - 1776
O/P. 35 pages, illustrated, 1993. A well researched catalogue of an exhibition held at the Usher Gallery, Lincoln to celebrate the tercentenary of Harrison's birth. A very good reference work, written by a well-known Harrison scholar. A fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K2366) in stock.
Price: £40.00 |
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 | Knirim (K.): British Military Timepieces / Uhren der britischen Streitkräfte
NEW. 793 pages, well illustrated, 2009. A large detailed reference book cataloguing the wide variety of chronometers, deck watches, pocket watches, wristwatches and clocks used by the British Army, Navy and Air Force in the 19th and 20th century. There are also chapters on watches used by Commonwealth and French Forces as well as (strangely!) Japan. With dust jacket. [English and German language]
***Automatic 10% discount at the checkout on this book.***
(Ref: N1927) in stock.
Price: £125.00 |
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 | Knirim (K.): Military Timepieces - 150 Years of Watches and Clocks of German Forces / Militäruhren - 150 Jahre Zeitmessung beim deutschen Militär
NEW. 625 pages, well illustrated, 2nd edition, 2002. A large detailed reference book cataloguing the wide variety of chronometers, clocks and watches used by the German military from about 1850 onwards, including East and West Germany during the Cold War period. With dust jacket. [English and German language]
***Automatic 10% discount at the checkout on this book.***
(Ref: N1928) in stock.
Price: £110.00 |
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