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Shenton (A.) & Shenton (R.): The Price Guide to Collectable Clocks 1840 - 1940
O/P. 477 pages, 34 colour and 700 b&w illus., 2nd edition, reprinted 1987. A very useful reference to affordable Victorian and Edwardian clocks, torsion clocks, electric clocks, alarm clocks, time recorders and many more types of clock. The book is well researched and has useful information about various makers including addresses and dates. The appendices include a reprint of the Hirst Bros. Catalogue of Watch and Clock Materials from c1916 and the British Clock Manufacturers Supplement for 1940. A very good copy with good dust jacket (faded to spine). (Ref: K1359 - E1) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Shenton (R.): Christopher Pinchbeck and his Family
O/P. 71 pages, 13 illustrations, 2nd edition, 1976. Christopher Pinchbeck, senior and junior, were both clockmakers but the family is best known for the invention of 'Pinchbeck' alloy and its use in making low cost trinkets. A useful reference book on the family. A very good copy. (Ref: K996 - W1) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Sheraton (T.): Thomas Sheraton's Classical Revival Furniture Designs
O/P. 238 pages, 98 plates, dated 1972 but I am sure this is a more recent printing. The Dover edition of Sheraton's The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing-Book 1791 - 1794 including all the furniture plates, with accompanying text, from various editions with an introduction by Joseph Aronson. A pristine copy. Card covers. (Ref: K2212 - A2) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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 | Shevlin (C.C.): Guilloché - A History & Practical Manual
NEW. 144 pages, 270 illustrations, 2017. Guilloché, the decorative engraving of a metal surface (watch cases for example) is ornamental turning using a rose engine or straight-line engine. There are few modern books on engine turning so this volume, by an American author, is a welcome addition to the literature. With dust jacket. (Ref: N4513) in stock.
Price: £31.99 |
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Smith (A.): The Antique Collector's Guides Clocks and Watches
O/P. 222 pages, 8 colour plates, 400 line drawings, reprinted 1989. A comprehensive guide to English, European, American and Japanese clock types with sections on tools and modern clocks. A good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K489 - G5) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Smith (A.): The Country Life International Dictionary of Clocks
O/P. 351 pages, illustrated, 1979. This is the original edition of this excellent book, which has sections on clock styles and their history, mechanical parts, tools and materials, international clockmaking, and sundials. With dust jacket. (Ref: K282 - G1) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Smith (B.): The Synchronome Company
O/P. 48 pages, 90 illustrations, 2010. A history of the Synchronome Company from its beginnings in the early 20th century up to recent times. The book will be useful to collectors in identifying, dating and setting up their clocks. The illustrations show the company's large product range. New copy but top corner of pages slightly wrinkled due to water damage. Card covers. (Ref: K4407B - R2) in stock.
Price: £6.00 |
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Smith (E.): Clocks their Working and Maintenance
O/P. 224 pages, 59 figs., 12 plates, 1977. A useful book for beginners and amateurs. Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1208 - C3) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Smith (E.P.): Repairing Antique Clocks
O/P. 232 pages, 39 figs., 8 plates, 2nd edition, 1993. A guide to the cleaning and repair of weight driven and spring driven clocks. Of use to the amateur who does not have a fully kitted out workshop. A good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K2847 - N1) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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 | Smith (E.) & Smith (B.): Restoring Grandfather Clocks
NEW. 235 pages, 147 figures, reprinted 2019. The authors describe how to clean and service clock movements, how to refurbish dials and discuss all aspects of case restoration using an 8-day and a 30-hour longcase clock as examples. This is one of the better books for DIY clock enthusiasts. With dj. (Ref: N511) in stock.
Price: £27.00 |
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Smith (E.P.): Striking and Chiming Clocks - their Working and Repair
O/P. 192 pages, 78 plates, 53 figures, 1985. A description of the principal striking and chiming mechanisms and an explanation of their working and repair. New copies, purchased from a retired bookseller, minor shelf wear to dust jackets. (Ref: K3754 - Q2) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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 | Smith (J.): Horological Disquisitions
O/P. vi + 92 pages, 1 folding table, the 1962 facsimile reprint of a book first published in 1694. The full title is Horological Disquisitions Concerning the Nature of Time, and the Reasons why all Days, from Noon to Noon, are not alike Twenty Four Hours long. This is John Smith's second book, it explains the difference between solar time and a 24 hour (mean time) day. The first table shows the difference between a solar day and a 24 hour day for every day of the year, the second table is an equation table arranged so that by setting a clock on ten specified days in the year it will always be within 3¾ minutes of solar time. The original edition of this book is almost unobtainable, this facsimile edition is now hard to find. A very good copy (bookplate on front endpaper). (Ref: K3572 - W1) in stock.
Price: £55.00 |
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Smith (J.): A Handbook and Directory of Old Scottish Clockmakers from 1540 to 1850
O/P. 97 pages, illustrated, 1st edition, 1903. A pioneering work, for many years the only source for a listing of Scottish clockmakers. A good copy, light wear to cloth at edges and corners, reaar cover marked.. (Ref: K2420 - D1) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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Smith (J.): Old Scottish Clockmakers from 1453 to 1850
O/P. 436 pages, 25 illus., reprint of 2nd edition, 1975. A good book and, for many years, the only source for a list of Scottish clockmakers. Still useful to have as some information about the makers is not contained in the more recent book by Whyte. A good copy, the dust jacket good but faded as usual. (Ref: K856 - R1) in stock.
Price: £60.00 |
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Smiths: Sectric' Clocks
O/P. 8 pages, illustrated, 1962. A publicity brochure for the range of Smiths 'Sectric' clocks designed for domestic rooms. Fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K5181 - BX7) in stock.
Price: £4.00 |
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Snell (M.): Clocks and Clockmakers of Salisbury - 600 Years of Skill and Invention
O/P. 280 pages, 235 plates, figs., 1986. An excellent book on the clocks, watches and makers of Salisbury and South Wiltshire. The book has a section on turret clocks and lots of information about each clock and watch maker. A very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1209 - D2) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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Snow (G.): Reference Book of Ithaca Calendar Clocks
O/P. 59 pages, illustrated, no date. A small book reproducing text and illustrations from a catalogue of the Ithaca Calendar Clock Company. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1814 - G7) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Société D'Horlogerie De Langendorf (Suisse): Sales Catalogue for 1914
O/P. 23 pages, illustrated, no date. A sales catalogue, of pocket watches and wristwatches, for this Swiss company with a separate 8-page price list (in Lira) dated June 1914. Catalogue in good condition (small tear to card covers), the price list also good but half of final page is missing. [Italian language] (Ref: K3273 - BX16) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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 | Somerville (A. R.): The Ancient Sundials of Scotland
NEW. [36 pages], 17 illustrations, plus 104 page catalogue of Scottish sundials, 1994. This interesting book reprints a paper, which originally appeared in a learned journal, detailing the 'Renaissance' sundials in Scotland. The dials date from the 17th and early 18th centuries and are free standing stone sculptures; the list includes examples still in existence as well as those known only from records. The catalogue describes each dial and gives its location. Card covers. (Ref: N1303) in stock.
Price: £11.00 |
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[Spon]: Workshop Receipts for Manufacturers Mechanics & Scientific Amateurs
O/P. Volume 2 only (of 4): Dyes and Dying - Japanning. 544 pages, 259 figs., 1932. A good copy, but the covers are lightly stained. (Ref: K1950 - C2) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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