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Roberts (D.): Collecting Clocks- The Collector's Guide to the Colourful World of Clocks
O/P. 128 pages, illustrated, 2002. A well illustrated introduction to the wide range of clocks that have been produced and to the fascinating subject of horology. [Other than the title, this book is identical in content to A Collector's Guide to Clocks]. A fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K2376 - B3) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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 | Roberts (D.): Continental and American Skeleton Clocks
NEW. 247 pages, well illustrated, 1989. A good book about European and American skeleton clocks. This and Roberts' book Skeleton Clocks, Britain 1800 - 1914 are the definitive works about this type of clock. With dust jacket. (Ref: N255) in stock.
Price: £69.99 |
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Roberts (D.): Continental and American Skeleton Clocks
S/H. 247 pages, illus., 1989. A good book about European and American skeleton clocks. This and Roberts' book Skeleton Clocks, Britain 1800 - 1914 are the definitive works about this type of clock. A fine copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K1197 - Q3) in stock.
Price: £45.00 |
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Roberts (D.): Precision Pendulum Clocks
O/P. 125 pages, well illustrated, 1986. An excellent exhibition catalogue with a good technical section on mechanical methods and devices which improved precision from Tompion to Riefler. This was the first book in English on precision clocks. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K257 - G4) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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 | Roberts (D.): Skeleton Clocks Britain 1800 - 1914
O/P. 271 pages, 45 colour plates and numerous black and white illustrations, the 1996 reprint of British Skeleton Clocks first published in 1987. This is the standard reference book on British skeleton clocks and is essential reading for all collectors. A very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K949 - H1) in stock.
Price: £95.00 |
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Roberts (Deryck): The Bracket Clock
O/P. 192 pages, 30 plates, 42 figures, 1982. This book covers the period 1650 to 1925 and is a good general survey of case, movement, dial and hand styles that are useful for dating bracket clocks. Very good copy, the dust jacket good but faded to spine. (Ref: K1048 - P1) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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Roberts (K.D.): The Contributions of Joseph Ives to Connecticut Clock Technology 1810 - 1862
O/P. 338 pages, 102 figures, 1st edition 1970. An important and well researched study of the important developments in clockmaking, achieved during the first half of the 19th century, by Joseph Ives and his contemporaries in Bristol, Connecticut. A fine copy, the dust jacket very good with one small tear. (Ref: K1536 - Z3) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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Roberts (K.D.): The Contributions of Joseph Ives to Connecticut Clock Technology 1810 - 1862
O/P. 388 pages, 167 figures, 2nd edition 1988. An important and well researched study of the important developments in clockmaking, achieved during the first half of the 19th century, by Joseph Ives and his contemporaries in Bristol, Connecticut. A fine copy with good dust jacket (light wear to top edge). (Ref: K1537 - E4) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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Robertson (J. D.): The Evolution of Clockwork
O/P. 358 pages, illus., 1st edition, 1931. An interesting book, valuable for its special section of 100 pages about the clocks of Japan and the extensive horological bibliography. A good copy (inscription on front end paper), faded to spine. (Ref: K261 - V1) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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Robertson (W.B.) & Walker (F.): Royal Clocks in Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace and Hampton Court
O/P. 42 pages, illustrated, 1st edition, 1904. The first book on clocks in the Royal collection and of historical interest. A fine copy, all edges gilt, card covers. (Ref: K3403 - BX6) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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 | Robey (J.): Gothic Clocks to Lantern Clocks - Short Duration Clocks & Rural Clocks 1480 - 1800
NEW. 424 pages, almost 2000 colour illustrations, 2nd edition, 2024. An enlarged and revised edition of an excellent book on a neglected subject, charting the development of early domestic clocks in central Europe, Italy, France and the Low Countries, Sweden and England; and their continuation in rural areas as short duration clocks, some with iron frames, others of brass. The book has a wealth of illustrations showing the mechanical and constructional details of the clocks as well as dials and movements. The appendices include a translation of an Italian treatise on clocks (published in 1665), and details of English lantern clocks with an original balance. (Ref: N5085) in stock.
Price: £75.00 |
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 | Robey (J.) Editor: Your Time - Including the Contribution of Northwest England to the Development of Clocks and Watches
NEW. 136 pages, illustrated in colour, 2008. The catalogue of an exhibition organised by the Northern Section of the Antiquarian Horological Society, with interesting introductions on Chronometers, Watchmaking in Prescot & South Lancashire, Edward Massey's Lever Escapement, Unfinished or Raw Movements, Turret Clocks and the Lancashire Watch Company by Edward Powell, Alan Smith, Alan Treherne and Chris McKay. The interesting text and good illustrations of the 127 exhibits mean that this will be a useful reference book in the years to come. Card covers. (Ref: N1698) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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Robinson (R.W.) & Burt (H.B.): The Willard House and Clock Museum and The Willard Family Clockmakers
O/P. 262 pages, over 370 illustrations, 1996. A detailed description of the most complete collection of Willard clocks in existence and the history of the property (now the museum) where the Willard brothers learned and practiced their trade. Fine copy with fine dust jacket. (Ref: K2925 - M3) in stock.
Price: £30.00 |
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 | Robinson (T.): The Longcase Clock
O/P. 489 pages, 1999. The revised edition, with two new sections, of this useful reference book with 38 colour plates and 640 b&w illustrations. One of the best books on the subject and essential reading. A very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K263 - F4) in stock.
Price: £65.00 |
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 | Robinson (T.): The Longcase Clock
O/P. 467 pages, well illustrated, 1st edition, 1981. This is one of the best books on the subject and essential reading for all collectors and enthusiasts; all editions are now out of print. A very good copy the dust jacket fair but with one small tear. (Ref: K870 - H7) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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Robinson (T.R.): Modern Clocks, Their Repair and Maintenance
O/P. 193 pages, 148 figures, 2nd edition, 1942. A book about clock movements produced in the 1920's and 30's with good information on electric clocks and movements of the period. The book has a chapter of drawings of electric and clockwork driven clock movements in production in 1939. Good copy, no dust jacket. (Ref: K782 - C2) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Robinson (T.R.): Modern Watch Repairing and Adjusting
O/P. 118 pages, 123 figures, 1st edition, not dated but early 1930's. Useful chapters on watch repairing written by a Swiss expert with additional chapters by Robinson. With remains of dust jacket. (Ref: K720 - C2) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Rogers (B.) & Taylor (S.): Eight Day Wood Movement Shelf Clocks - Their Cases, Their Movements, Their Makers
O/P. 60 pages, 154 illus., 1993. An interesting book on these early American clocks. Card covers. (Ref: K3282 - W1) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Rogers (R.M.) : Trumbull County Clock Industry, 1812 - 1835
O/P. 52 pages, illustrated, 1991. A detailed, well researched account of the clockmakers of Trumbull County, Ohio who made wooden movements for longcase and shelf clocks. A fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K3635 - H1) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Roiz (P.): Libro de Reloges Solares
O/P. 124 pages, figs., facsimile reprint, 1985. Originally published in Valencia in 1575 this is a very early treatise on dialling. Card covers. [Spanish language] (Ref: K3168 - BX16) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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