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Stevens (J.C.) & Aked (C.K.): Horology in Provincial Museums
O/P. 46 pages, 1974. A useful guide - keep a copy at home and another in the car for use on rainy days in Britain! Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K285 - BX1)  in stock.

Stoneman (M.): Easy-to-Make Wooden Sundials
O/P. 38 pages, illus., 1982. Instructions and plans for making 5 different sundials with instructions for setting up and converting solar time to mean time. Good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K3217 - BX16)  in stock.

Streeter (Edward W.): Catalogue of Designs, and Prices, of ...
O/P. 124 pages, illustrated, 1992. A facsimile reprint of a catalogue published circa 1885 by Edward W. Streeter, the Victorian retailer of jewellery, watches, clocks, and silverware. 35 pages are about pocket watches, carriage clocks, French table clocks, clock garnitures and marble clocks. A fine copy. (Ref: KW5220 - E5)  in stock.

Strike One Ltd: English Dial Clocks - An Exhibition
O/P. The catalogue of an exhibition held in 1978 by Strike One to coincide with the publication of English Dial Clocks by Ronald Rose. 44 dial clocks are illustrated in the catalogue, most dating from the period 1780 - 1830. A good copy, card covers.

* Was £9.00, now on special offer at £1.00 *

(Ref: K2246 - BX16)  in stock.

Stuart (S.E.): Biographical List of Clockmakers, North Lancashire and South Westmorland 1680 - 1900
O/P. 192 pages, 1st edition 1996. A useful reference work, the makers' biographies are more detailed than that found elsewhere. This item is now hard to find. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3631 - E4)  in stock.

Stuart (S.): Clockmaking in the Lancaster Region
O/P. 28 pages, 4 plates, circa 1985. This study investigates the export of clocks and clocks cases from Lancaster as well as the movement of clockmakers to and from Lancaster. The influence of Gillows on local case making is also investigated. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K482 - BX10)  in stock.

Sundial Scrapbook: Sundial Scrapbook
O/P. 40 blank pages (of thin card) for use as a scrap book - ideal for storing your sundial photos or for writing your memoirs. The card covers are colour printed with four pictures of sundials. Fine condition. (Ref: K3751 - R2)  in stock.

Swain (J.T.): Industry Before the Industrial Revolution - North-East Lancashire c1500 - 1640
O/P. 235 pages, 1986. The principle industries before the industrial revolution were coal mining and cloth manufacture. Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K3298 - V1)  in stock.

Swedberg (R.W.) & Swedberg (H.): Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks
O/P. 335 pages, 16 pages of colour & numerous b&w illustrations, 2001. A good introduction to the wide variety of American clocks available. Large format paperback, a very good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K2409 - A3)  in stock.

Swinburne (J.): The Mechanism of the Watch
O/P. 88 pages, 1st impression, 1950. A book with lots of information and explanations for the enthusiast. Good copy with poor dust jacket. (Ref: K288 - C2)  in stock.

Swiss Watch Chamber of Commerce: The Inside Story of the Swiss Watch
O/P. A small 32 page, illustrated booklet written to advertise the Swiss watch industry at the 1949 BHI Watch and Clock Exhibition. Card covers.

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(Ref: K289 - BX1)  in stock.

Symonds (R.W.): A Book of English Clocks
O/P. 80 pages, 72 plates, 1st edition, 1947. A small book from the King Penguin series, under-rated but interesting and worth having on the bookshelf. The front cover drawing showing a clock with 36 days in the lunar month!! A good copy. (Ref: K2374 - E5)  in stock.

Symonds (R.W.): A Book of English Clocks
O/P. 80 pages, 64 plates, 2nd edition, 1950. A small boook from the King Penguin series, under-rated but interesting and worth having on the bookshelf. A good copy.

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(Ref: K290 - E5)  in stock.

Symonds (R.W.): Masterpieces of English Furniture and Clocks
O/P. 174 pages, 8 colour plates, 131 b&w illus., reprinted 1986. An excellent book on English furniture and clocks; the latter occupies pages 95 - 168 and illustrates some fine bracket and longcase clocks and a few barometers. Good copy, dust jacket crinkled to bottom edge.

* Was £15.00, now on special offer at £5.00 *

(Ref: K790 - F7)  in stock.

Symonds (R.W.): The Present State of Old English Furniture.
O/P. 132 pages, 113 figures, 2nd edition 1927. Symonds was the leading furniture expert of his day and was advisor to several famous collectors including Percival Griffiths and Sir John Prestige, all his books are worth reading. A clean copy, first few pages a little foxed, covers worn. (Ref: K3382 - R3)  in stock.

Symonds (R.W.): Thomas Tompion His Life and Work
O/P. 320 pages, 4 colour plates, 272 b&w plates, 2 folding plates, 1st edition 1951. Every enthusiast needs a copy of this book about England's most famous clock and watch maker. The original edition is so much nicer than the reprint, and the photographs are sharper. A good copy, cloth a bit worn, one bruised corner, edge of page block a little stained, dust jacket worn. (Ref: K2061 - L3)  in stock.