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Lorenzoni (G.): L'Effetto Della Flessione del Pendolo Sul Tempo Della Sua Oscillazione
O/P. 9 pages, 1896. A paper on the effect of the bending of a pendulum on its oscillation period, written by the Director of the Padova Observatory. Thin card covers. [Italian language] (Ref: K3091 - BX16) in stock.
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Luetke (C.): An Account of Experiments with an Invariable Pendulum, during a Russian Scientific Voyage
O/P. 5 pages, 1832. The experiments, like those of Captain Henry Kater and Sir Edward Sabine were to determine pendulum length at different locations and hence the shape of the earth. The paper is contained in an issue of The London & Edinburgh Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science. Pages unopened, paper covers worn and partly detached. (Ref: K3358 - BX17) in stock.
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[Lukin (J.)]: The Amateur Mechanic's Workshop
O/P. 148 pages, 2 folding plates, 168 figures, 1st edition, 1870. A treatise containing plain and concise directions for the manipulation of wood and metals including casting, forging, brazing, soldering and carpentry. A good copy (spine a little worn). (Ref: K3505 - G2) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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[Lukin (J.)]: The Amateur Mechanic's Workshop
O/P. 148 pages, 2 folding plates, 168 figures, 7th edition, 1888. A treatise containing plain and concise directions for the manipulation of wood and metals including casting, forging, brazing, soldering and carpentry. A good copy (4cm split to cloth on spine). (Ref: K3500 - X2) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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 | Macquoid (P.): A History of English Furniture (4 volumes)
O/P. One of the classic works on English furniture covering the period 1500 to 1820, published in 4 volumes as follows:
The Age of Oak: 243 pages, 15 plates, 215 figs., 1919.
The Age of Walnut: 245 pages, 15 plates, 223 figs., 1919.
The Age of Mahogany: 271 pages, 15 plates, 253 figs., 1919.
The Age of Satinwood: 260 pages, 15 plates, 243 figs., 1919.
Generally a good copy, with minor damage to top of spine on two volumes, a few bumped corners and the red cloth now darkened with age. Bindings tight. [Heavy book - weighs 12.0 kg]
***Automatic 10% discount at the checkout on this set of books.***
(Ref: K1248 - E7) in stock.
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Macquoid (P.): A History of English Furniture - The Age of Walnut (only)
O/P. 247 pages, 15 plates, 223 figs., 1905. One of the classic works on English furniture. Generally a good copy, covers stained and faded, corners bruised, binding a little loose. (Ref: K3380 - M3) in stock.
Price: £18.00 |
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Maddison (F.R.) & Turner (A.J.): Museum of the History of Science Catalogue 2 - Watches
O/P. 91 pages, illus., 1973. A catalogue of the watches at this excellent Museum in Oxford. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1258 - BX4) in stock.
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 | Maitzner & Moreau: Comtoise Clocks - The Morbier, the Morez
O/P. 449 pages, 22 colour plates, 474 b&w photographs, 1st English language edition, 1991. A very good book about the clocks from the Franche-Comté region of eastern France, near the Swiss border. The book opens with a history of Comtoise clocks and their development with details of escapements and striking mechanisms. Many different mechanisms, from many periods, are described and illustrated which will be of great help to restorers. The book concludes with a detailed listing of Franche-Comté makers, a guide to dating clocks from their features and a bibliography. A fine copy with very good dust jacket, still in publisher's cardboard box.
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(Ref: K2541 - E6) in stock.
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Manthey (D): A Treatise of Mathematical Instruments by John Robertson
O/P. 226 pages, 11 plates, 2002. A reprint of the 3rd edition of A Treatise of such Mathematical Instruments, as are usually put into a Portable Case by John Robertson published in 1775. The book has 26 pages of modern notes by David Manthey including a biography of Robertson. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5246 - N1) in stock.
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 | Marrison ( W.A.): The Crystal Clock
O/P. 11 pages, figs., 1930. A very important paper as the author, who worked for Bell telephone Laboratories in New York, built the first clock controlled by the constant frequency of the oscillation of a quartz crystal in 1927. The development of solid state electronics in the 1980's led to quartz timekeepers becoming the most common form of timekeeper. Very good copy. Card covers.
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(Ref: K3697 - BX13) in stock.
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Marryat (H.): Watches Vol. 1 Henlein to Tompion
O/P. 98 pages, illustrated, published by author, number 71 of an unspecified print run, 1938. Volume 1 is about early watches, from the 16th & 17th centuries; i.e. from Henlein to Tompion. Volume 2 was never published. A good copy of a well respected and scarce book, original green cloth, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. (Ref: K201 - Y1) in stock.
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Marshall & Co.: Electric Clocks and Chimes
O/P. 159 pages, illustrated, revised edition, published in the 1920's. This is "A practical handbook giving complete instructions for the making of successful electrical timepieces, synchronised clocks systems, and chiming mechanism". A good copy showing signs of use, stiff card covers. This is an original copy not a modern reprint. (Ref: K2253 - Z1) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Marshall (P. & Co.): Electric Clocks and Chimes
O/P. 159 pages, illustrated, first edition, circa 1921. This is "A practical handbook giving complete instructions for the making of successful electrical timepieces, synchronised clocks systems, and chiming mechanism". A good copy, stiff card covers. This is an original, not a modern reprint. (Ref: K4812 - Y1) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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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. (Ref: N4948) in stock.
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 | Marshall (T.): Northamptonshire Clock & Watchmakers, including the Soke of Peterborough
NEW. A new book about this English county with details of over 600 clock and watchmakers associated with the craft from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. Over 600 illustrations show clocks, watches and turret clocks with information about their makers and descriptions of the items. ['Soke' is a very old English administrative area, similar to a county. The Soke of Peterborough continued until 1965 when it was abolished and the administration merged with Huntingdonshire]. Publication of the book is expected in January 2026. If you are interested in a copy please email me and I will let you know as soon as it arrives in stock. (Ref: N5259) in stock.
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Martin (C.): A Celebration of Cornish Sun Dials
O/P. 48 pages, illustrated, 1994. A directory of sundials in Cornwall with location map and notes on the history and mathematics of dialling. Good copy card covers. (Ref: K3588 - BX17) in stock.
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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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Mauch (C.) & Mauch (E.): Horological Dictionary/Horologisches Lexikon Volume 1 only
O/P. Volume 1 only. 357 pages, 1984. Volume 1 is a comprehensive German to English dictionary especially for horologists (for English to German you need volume 2). This work is ideal for those of us who struggle to understand important German language books. A very good copy. (Ref: K205 - M1) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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May (W.E.): How the Chronometer Went to Sea
O/P. 27 pages, illustrated, 1976. An interesting account of the early use of chronometers by the Royal Navy and the East India Company. Originally published in Antiquarian Horology. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1764 - BX2) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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McConnell (A.): Barometers
O/P. 32 pages, illustrated, 1988. A good introductory guide to the subject. A fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K2377 - BX2) in stock.
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