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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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 | Smith (S.) & Son Limited: Motor Accessories Catalogue 1910
NEW. 134 pages, illus., reprinted 2006. An interesting catalogue from the early years of the motorcar. The book includes Smiths clocks and watches for the motorist as well as all conceivable kinds of accessory - a folding ladder for use when putting luggage on the roof, a tyre inflator using a carbon dioxide cylinder, a motorcar turntable (I am not making these up!) and many more. Card covers. (Ref: N1326) in stock.
Price: £8.00 |
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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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[Smithsonian Institution]: Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology
O/P. 201 pages, illus., 1959. The bookcomprises Papers 1 - 11 and includes two papers relevant to horology:
Battison (E.A.): The Auburndale Watch Company
Price (D.J.de S.): On the Origins of Clockwork. Perpetual Motion Devices, and the Compass
A good copy. (Ref: K3044 - N3) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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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: £50.00 |
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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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Sobel (D.): Longitude
O/P. 184 pages, 1996. The true story of a lone genius (John Harrison) who solved the greatest scientific problem of his time. This book needs no introduction from me, it has sold millions of copies. A very good copy of the hardback edition, with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K1201 - N1) in stock.
Price: £2.00 |
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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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Sposato (K.A.): The Dictionary of American Clock and Watch Makers
O/P. 190 pages, 1983. A list of American makers with location and dates, together with cross references to other sources of information (including photographs) to the maker and his work. Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K3239 - W3) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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St. Louis Clock & Silverware Company: Twelfth Annual Catalogue 1904 (Clocks)
O/P. 86 pages, illustrated, no date. A 1960's reprint of the clock section of the priced catalogue issued by the St. Louis Clock & Silverware Company in 1904 to coincide with the World's Fair which opened in St. Louis on 1st May 1904. The catalogue includes American clocks of all types, some with imported French marble cases, as well as Black Forest cuckoo clocks and porcelain clocks from the Royal German Pottery in Bonn. An interesting historical record for the researcher and enthusiast. Card covers. (Ref: K1628 - BX5) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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 | Standard Electric Time Co.: Standard Electric Time Systems - Catalogue 33
NEW. 64 pages, illustrated, 1994. This is a reprint of a catalogue issued circa 1914 by The Standard Electric Time Company of Springfield, Massachusetts. The company made electric master and slave clocks systems for public buildings, industry and commerce. Card covers. (Ref: N1805) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Standard Electric Time Co.33: Standard Electric Time Systems - Catalogue 33
O/P. 64 pages, illustrated, 1994. This is a reprint of a catalogue issued circa 1914 by The Standard Electric Time Company of Springfield, Massachusetts. The company made electric master and slave clocks systems for public buildings, industry and commerce. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4793 - BX14) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Stanier (M.): Oxford Sundials
O/P. 32 pages, 20 colour plates, 1st edition, no date. Descriptions of many of the sundials in Oxford, mostly located in the Colleges. Very good condition, card covers. (Ref: K2068 - X2) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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 | Stanislav (M.): Clocks and Watches
O/P. 267 pages plus index, 80 plates, 64 figs, 1974. A good catalogue of the 389 clocks and watches in the National Technical Museum, Prague. A very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1987 - E3) in stock.
Price: £50.00 |
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Stará (D.): Guide to Pewter Marks of the World
O/P. 260 pages, illustrated, 1992. A useful guide to pewter marks used by different towns, cities and countries around the world. The book will help identify the town or country of origin of the piece and the period when that mark was used. Other reference books will be needed for makers marks and date code stamps. Very good copy, with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K5143 - R1) in stock.
Price: £4.00 |
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Steffen (Werner & Fils): Watch Jewels
O/P. 14 pages, illustrated, circa 1965. A publicity brochure for Werner Steffen & Fils of Arona, Italy who made synthetic ruby jewels for watches and other industrial purposes. Very good copy, card covers, spiral bound. [French language] (Ref: K4841 - N2) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Stephens (C.E.): Inventing Standard Time
O/P. 24 pages, illus., 1983. A booklet produced by the Smithsonian Institution explaining the history and reasons for adopting Standard Railway Time in North America on 18 November 1883. Standard Time quickly became the convention for timekeeping in North America and is still in use today. A good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4749 - BX10) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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 | Stevens (J.C.): The Clockmaker from Claypole: Charles Gretton 1648 - 1731
O/P. 8 pages, 1 plate, [ 1965 ]. A useful offprint detailing the origins and life of Charles Gretton, the famous London clockmaker. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K819 - BX4) in stock.
Price: £4.00 |
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