S - Z

Wotton (P.) & Oliver (B.): Marble Clocks
O/P. 32 pages, illustrated, 1999. A good introduction to clocks in marble cases by Shire Publications. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2123 - BX18)  in stock.

Wright (L.): Clockwork Man- The Story of Time, its origins, its uses, its tyranny
O/P. 260 pages, illustrated, reprinted 1992. Originally published in 1968, this is a book about the development of Time and how it has enslaved man at different periods in history and today. Very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1951 - F5)  in stock.

Wright(T.D.): Technical Horology
O/P. 114 pages, 32 figures, no date. A collection of articles originally published in the American Horologist & Jeweler and, according to the British Library Catalogue, reprinted by the Horological Journal in 1926. A good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1555 - BX10)  in stock.

Wunderlich (H.): Kursächsische Feldmeßkunst, artilleristische Richtverfahren und Ballistik im 16. und 17. Jahrhundert
O/P. 218 pages, 73 illus., 1977. Contributions to the history of practical mathematics, physics, artillery and ballistics in the Renaissance period on the basis of instruments, maps, manuals and pamphlets in the Mathematical-Physical Salon, Dresden. A very good copy with poor dust jacket. [German language] (Ref: K4687 - G2)  in stock.

Wurlitzer (R.) & Co.: Music Boxes of 1898
O/P. [23 pages], illustrated, reprinted 1973. The music box sections from the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company (of Cincinnati, Ohio) catalogue of 1898. A fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K2965 - BX9)  in stock.

[York Minster]: The Astronomical Clock - A Memorial to Fallen Airmen 1939 - 1945
O/P. 12 pages, figs., 4 plates, no date (1950's or 1960's ?). Illustrations and explanations of the two astronomical dials on this unusual clock, designed with a working astral dial to display the sky as seen by an air navigator. Good copy, blue card covers. (Ref: K940 - BX8)  in stock.

[Young & Co.]: Catalogue of Watches
O/P. 110 pages, illus., no date. A reproduction of the Young & Co. (Chicago) illustrated & priced catalogue, showing many different pocket watches. Good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K3286 - W3)  in stock.

Zagoory (J.): A Time to Watch - the Wrist Watch as Art: The Classic, Rare, Extraordinary
O/P. 200 pages, profusely illustrated mostly in colour, 1985. The watches, mostly Swiss, are all beautifully photographed in artistic settings. Brief notes on each watch and brief biographies of the makers are also included. Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K618 - H1)  in stock.

Zeller (A.P.): Uhren
O/P. 159 pages, 63 colour plates, 1980. A good introduction to antique clocks from around the world. Very good copy with good dust jacket (one small tear). [German language] (Ref: K2430 - G5)  in stock.

Zeller (A.P.): Uhren
O/P. 159 pages, 63 colour plates, 1966. A good introduction to antique clocks from around the world. [German language] (Ref: K3221 - T1)  in stock.

[Zenith]: Collection V
O/P. 244 pages, illustrated. A deluxe hardback catalogue published circa 2005 to promote sales of Zenith wristwatches for men and women. A very good copy of the English language edition. (Ref: K4408 - G1)  in stock.

[Zenith]: The Collection
O/P. 120 pages, illustrated. A deluxe hardback catalogue published circa 2001 to promote sales of Zenith watches. The illustrations are mostly of wristwatches with a few pocket watches and one marine chronometer. A very good copy of the English language edition. (Ref: K825 - H3)  in stock.

Zinner (E.): Aus der Frühzeit der Räderuhr von der Gewichtsuhr zur Federzugsuhr
O/P. 64 pages, 3 figures, 26 photographs, 1954. Early clockwork from weight driven to spring driven timepieces. A good copy, top of some pages with watermarks not affecting plates or text. Card covers. [German language] (Ref: K2603 - Z2)  in stock.