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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
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Shepherd (C.): On the Application of Electro-Magnetism as a Motor for Clocks
O/P. Frontis., 23 pages, 6 figs., reprinted 1989. A reprint of the original paper by Charles Shepherd, a London chronometer maker, first published in 1851. Reprinted in an issue of Timepiece Journal. A good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4768 - BX10)  .....  in stock
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Sheraton (T.): The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing Book
O/P. 440 pages, 51 plates, third edition, mid-20th century reprint. Thomas Sheraton's famous work on furniture design first published in 1793 and a third edition in 1802. The book includes two designs for longcase clock cases. A very good copy internally, ex public reference library with bookplate inside front cover and small library stamp on back of plates, the boards with lightly bruised corners. (Ref: K5096 - L3)  .....  in stock
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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
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Shugart (C.), Engle (T.) & Gilbert (R.E.): Complete Price Guide to Watches
O/P. 1134 pages, illustrated, 22nd edition, 2002. As well as being a price guide to pocket and wrist watches this book has details of maker's serial numbers and estimated production dates, escapements and much more. A paperback, very good condition. (Ref: K1821 - F2)  .....  in stock
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Sifakis (C.) & Sifakis (M.L.): Beginners' Guide to Antique Watches
O/P. 128 pages, illustrated, 1978. An American paperback, a useful introduction to the subject. (Ref: K2563 - F5)  .....  in stock
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Simms (W.H.): The Sextant and its Applications; .
O/P. 136 pages, 1858. The full title is: The Sextant and its Applications; including the Correction of Observations for Instrumental Errors, and the determination of latitude, time, and longitude by various methods on land and at sea, with examples and tables. Published by the famous instrument makers Troughton & Simms, London. A good copy, original cloth now very worn along hinge lines, corners worn and bumped. (Ref: K5014 - J1)  .....  in stock
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Simoni (A.): Leonardo and the Chiaravalle Abbey Clock
O/P. [7 pages], 6 figs, reprinted from Antiquarian Horology, 1975. Chiaravalle Abbey, near Milan, still exists, the clock does not. The author evaluates Leonardo da Vinci's drawing of the clock in the Atlantic codex and shows that another codex attributed to Leonardo must be a forgery. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3551 - BX11)  .....  in stock
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Smith (A.): A Catalogue of Tools for Watch and Clock Makers by John Wyke of Liverpool
O/P. 153 pages, illustrated, 1978. This excellent book, with introduction and commentaries by Alan Smith, has a facsimile reprint of the first known horological tool catalogue which was issued by John Wyke between 1758 and 1770. All 54 engraved plates are included together with photographs of existing tools by Wyke and Wyke & Green. A very good copy, with fair dust jacket. (Ref: K788 - G5)  .....  in stock
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Smith (A.): A Collector's Guide to Antique Clocks and Watches
O/P. 222 pages, 8 colour plates, 400 line drawings, reprinted 1996. A comprehensive guide to English, European, American and Japanese clock types with sections on tools and modern clocks. Very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K2519 - B2)  .....  in stock
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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
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Smith (A.): The Connoisseur Illustrated Guides - Clocks & Watches
O/P. 222 pages, 8 plates, numerous line drawings, 1977. An introduction to the subject tracing the development of clocks and watches from circa 1400 to the 1975. Good copy with dust jacket. (Ref: K1360 - G2)  .....  in stock
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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
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Smith (A.): The Country Life International Dictionary of Clocks
O/P. 351 pages, illustrated, 1988. This is the UK reprint of this excellent book which has sections on clock styles and their history, mechanical parts, tools and materials, international clockmaking, and sundials. Very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K591 - G7)  .....  in stock
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Smith (A.): The Guinness Book of Clocks
O/P. 168 pages, illustrated, 1984. An introductory guide to British and European clocks. Buy a copy to read in the saloon bar! Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K283 - G4)  .....  in stock
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Smith (A.): The International Dictionary of Clocks
O/P. 351 pages, illus., 1996. Originally published as The Country Life International Dictionary of Clocks this excellent book has sections on clock styles and their history, mechanical parts, tools and materials, international clockmaking, and sundials. A very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1705 - G3)  .....  in stock
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Smith (A.): The Lancashire Watch Company Prescot, Lancashire, England 1889 - 1910
O/P. 89 pages, illustrated, 1973. This is a very useful reference book about the company. The book is in 3 parts, an historical essay on the company by Alan Smith, a reprint of a company catalogue of circa 1905, and a reprint of 4 articles about the company written by Henry Abbott which appeared in the American Jeweler in 1893. A very good copy, card covers now a bit faded. (Ref: K459 - A2)  .....  in stock
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Smith (A.G.R.): Science and Society in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries
O/P. 216 pages, 135 illustrations (16 in colour), 1972. The scientific advances of the 16th & 17th centuries produced a revolutionary reshaping of man's view of the universe and his own place in it. The work of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Newton and others had a big impact. A good copy with poor dj. (Ref: K4686 - TC8)  .....  in stock
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