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Jackson (C.J.): English Goldsmiths and their Marks
O/P. 747 pages, 8 illustrations, 2nd edition, 1921. A history of the goldsmiths, silversmiths and plate workers of England Scotland and Ireland from about 1340 to 1920 with over 13,000 makers marks, and tables of date-letters and other hallmarks used in the Assay Offices of the United Kingdom. A very good copy, corners a little bumped, Sellotape residue inside covers. (Ref: K4864 - W2)  in stock.

Jagger (C.): Paul Philip Barraud - a study of a fine Chronometer Maker, and of his Relatives, Associates and Successors in the Family Business 1750 - 1929 - The Supplement
O/P. In this supplement the pagination and plate numbers are continued from the main work, this volume has pages 178 - 283, plates 22 - 33 and was published in 1979. A good copy of the supplement (only) to the excellent book on the Barraud family of clock and chronometer makers. A good copy, signed by author, bruised to bottom of spine, card covers. (Ref: K4066 - F4)  in stock.

Jagger (C.): Royal Clocks, The British Monarchy & its Timekeepers 1300 - 1900
O/P. 340 pages, well illustrated, 1983. A very good copy of the hardback edition, with good dust jacket, in original slipcase as issued. (Ref: K164 - E3)  in stock.

Jagger (C.): The Artistry of the English Watch
O/P. 160 pages, 93 plates, 1988. A detailed well illustrated study of the design and decoration of English watchcases and movements from about 1600 to the Victorian era. With chapters on materials and techniques. Very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K167 - H1)  in stock.

Jagger (C.): The World's Great Clocks & Watches
O/P. 256 pages, well illustrated, 1977. The first and best edition of a book which has been reprinted many times. With dust jacket. (Ref: K169 - G1)  in stock.

Jameson (P.R.): The Barometer as the Foot Rule of the Air
O/P. 24 pages, illustrated, 1933. Published by Short & Mason Ltd., this booklet has an excellent explanation of the aneroid barometer and its use in determining altitude, together with tables for temperature correction and the effects of weather. Good copy, card covers, staples rusted. (Ref: K4286 - BX7)  in stock.

[Japy]: 17 mars 1799 Brevet d'invention de cinq ans, Pour diverses machines d'horlogerie, Au sieur Frédéric Japy, de Beaucourt, Haut Rhin
O/P. [11 pages, 4 folding pates], number 028 of 200 copies, reprinted 1973. The Brevet (patent), valid for 5 years, was for ten horological tools including a wheel cutting engine, drilling machine, machine to cut rolled brass sheet, a lathe for turning fusees, barrels etc., etc. The plates are beautifully drawn and show some fine tools. A fine copy, card covers. [French language] (Ref: K2636 - BX2)  in stock.

Jaquet (E.) & Chapuis (A.): Technique and History of the Swiss Watch
O/P. 272 pages, 46 colour & 190 b&w plates, 30 figs., 1970. The enlarged edition of this classic work (first published in 1953), with a new chapter covering developments from 1945 to 1968. A very good copy with fair dust jacket. (Ref: K171 - Q3)  in stock.

Jaquet (E.) & Chapuis (A.): Technique and History of the Swiss Watch
O/P. 278 pages, illustrated, 1st English edition, 1953. A good book about Swiss watches from their beginnings to the middle of the 20th century. Good copy. (Ref: K3647 - F7)  in stock.

Jenkins (G.) & Bear (M.): Sundials & Timedials
O/P. 8 pages of instructions and 15 sheets of A4 printed card for cutting out and making into 9 models. Published in 1987. Models include a nocturnal, two-sided equatorial sundial, a polar sundial and a solar compass. Very good copy card covers. (Ref: K908 - H4)  in stock.

Jerome (C.): History of the American Clock Business for the Past Sixty Years, and Life of Chauncey Jerome
O/P. 144 pages, portrait, 1st edition, 1860. An interesting book - by 1850 Jerome had built up a clock business annually producing more than half of the clocks made in the entire United States, six years later his empire crumbled leaving him penniless. The rare first edition, 2 leaves and portrait torn and with sellotape repairs, pages with very light foxing, rear end paper torn (50% loss), hinges reinforced with tape, covers worn. Overall a bit scruffy, but it is the rare first edition and over 170 years old! [Note: Page 8 is followed by page 11 but nothing is missing, all the facsimile reprints I have seen have the same pagination]. (Ref: K3636 - M1)  in stock.

Jespersen (J.) & Fitz-Randolph (J.): From Sundials to Atomic Clocks
O/P. 175 pages, illus., 1982. Subtitled Understanding Time and Frequency. A useful overview of time and its measurement from the ancient era to today. Paperback showing signs of use. (Ref: K3737 - A1)  in stock.

[Jewellers' Circular Publishing Co.]: Workshop Notes for Jewelers & Watchmakers
O/P. 222 pages, reprinted 1996. This is a modern reprint of a book first published in 1892 which itself was a collection of articles which first appeared in the American The Jewelers' Circular from 1870 onwards. There are articles on watch repairing, clock repairing, the treatment of gold and silver as well as a good index. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1574 - H6)  in stock.

John Jewsbury & Co.: Designs in Antique Brassfoundry (Furniture Fittings, Etc.)
O/P. 60 pages, illustrated, + 15 page price list. Not dated but probably published in 1st quarter of 20th century. An interesting catalogue of brass fittings for furniture and clocks - handles, escutcheons, knobs, hinges, finials, locks, clock dials, clock dial spandrels and clock case fittings. A good copy, binding a bit loose, one page detached, one page with piece cut out. (Ref: K1774 - BX4)  in stock.

Jones (A.W.): Introductory Notes to Ornamental Turning
O/P. 16 pages, 4 figs., 1958. An introduction to ornamental turning. Paper covers (front cover with small tear). (Ref: K3224 - BX16)  in stock.

Jones (H.S.): The Royal Observatory, Greenwich
O/P. 44 pages, 11 plates, 1943. An interesting booklet about the building, history, instruments and work of the Greenwich Observatory written by the (then) Astronomer Royal. Very good copy, paperback. (Ref: KW5215 - BX12)  in stock.

Joy (E.T.): English Furniture 1800 - 1851
O/P. 318 pages, illustrated, 1977. English furniture from the Regency period up to the Great Exhibition of 1851. Very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K5236 - X2)  in stock.

Judy (D.: 100 Years of Vintage Wristwatches - A Collector's Identification & Price Guide
O/P. 224 pages, illustrated, 1st edition, 2002. A collector's guide to American and Swiss pocket watches and wristwatches produced from the 1870's to the 1970's, the price guide in US dollars. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5050 - H2)  in stock.