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B385) Bellchambers, J. K. DEVONSHIRE CLOCKMAKERS. 1962. 8 1/2”
x 5 1/2”, 41 pages, black and white illustrations. Chapters cover an
introduction to clockmaking, clockmakers in Exeter, Barnstable, Bideford,
Crediton, Plymouth and Totnes, "Adrian's clock" - a musical clock,
now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, which was made in Modbury over a
period of seven years prior to 1705, and Devonshire clockmakers by towns. Card
covers. A very good copy.
B387) Daniell, J. A. THE MAKING OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES IN
LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND. 1952. 10 1/8” x 6 1/4”, 36 pages. Black and
white illustrations. Reprinted with revision from the transactions of the
Leicestershire Archaeological Society. Out of print and very scarce. Paper
covers a little torn with slight loss, some foxing to covers, otherwise very
good.
B390) Beeson, C. F. C. CLOCKMAKING IN OXFORDSHIRE 1400 -
1850. Antiquarian Horological Society Monograph No. 2, 1962, published in
association with the Banbury Historical Society, 9 1/2” x
B3758) Britten, F.J. OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES & THEIR MAKERS
Being an Historical and Descriptive Account of the Different Styles of Clocks and
Watches of the Past, in England and Abroad to Which is Added a List of Nearly
Twelve Thousand Makers. [1922] 8 7/8" x 5 1/2", 822 pages, over
800 black and white illustrations. Hb, no dw, minor bump to upper corner of
rear board, pencilled comments to rear endpapers, otherwise a near fine copy.
NB – very heavy, please check postage!
B531) Cescinsky, Herbert and Webster, Malcolm R. ENGLISH
DOMESTIC CLOCKS.
B3347) Rose, Ronald E. ENGLISH DIAL CLOCKS. 1978. 11" x 8
1/2", 198 pages, well illustrated in black and white and colour. A classic
reference book. The various types of dial clocks are carefully documented and
well photographed, with the evolution of the clocks and their component parts
clearly explained and illustrated. Extensive appendices, including dial clock
dating charts. Hb in dw, dw a little faded, otherwise a near fine copy.
B40) Edwardes, Ernest L. THE GRANDFATHER CLOCK. 4th. edn,
1980. Quarto, 215 pages. Many black and white and coloured illustrations. All
aspects of these clocks are analysed - movements, striking, alarum, lunation,
dial and calendar work etc. Hb. Fine in dw.
B2096) Edwardes, Ernest L. THE STORY OF THE PENDULUM CLOCK. 1977.
10" x 7 1/2", 270 pages of text, colour frontispiece, 16 black and
white figures, 206 black and white plates, Extensively illustrated and
authoritative history of the introduction and subsequent applications of the
pendulum, with extensive Appendices with many further details of interest
regarding 'the swinging timekeeper', together with detailed descriptions of
many of the notable clocks illustrated by the plates. Hb in dw, near fine.
B159) Heuer, Peter and Klaus, Maurice. EUROPEAN PENDULUM CLOCKS.
Folio. 1988. 334 pages. Hb. Black and white and coloured illustrations, over
700 wall, shelf and floor clocks are presented. Fine in dw.
B2146) Barder, Richard C.R. THE GEORGIAN BRACKET CLOCK 1714-1830.
2001.
B428) Good, Richard. VICTORIAN CLOCKS 1996. 9 ¾" x
7". 207 pages, 15 colour plates, copious black and white illustrations.
The author examines in detail over 140 examples of different types of clocks
made in the Victorian period, including carriage clocks, mantel and table
clocks, longcase clocks, regulators, skeleton clocks, marine and domestic Cole-type
clocks, time signals and electric clocks and turret clocks. Useful appendices,
including bibliography, index of clockmakers etc. Hb in dw, fine.
B182) Ortenburger, Rick. VIENNA REGULATORS AND FACTORY CLOCKS.
1990. 11 1/4" x 8 5/8", 170 pages, extensively illustrated in black
and white. Fine in dw.
B974) Royer-Collard, F.B. SKELETON CLOCKS. 1981. 10 1/4"
x 9 3/4", 170 pages, many black and white illustrations. A revised edition
of the first book ever to be devoted to the skeleton clock. Hb in dw, near
fine.
B160) Roberts, Derek. CONTINENTAL AND AMERICAN SKELETON CLOCKS.
1989. Folio, hb. 245 pages, black and white and colour illustrations. A fine
book on the subject. Fine in dw.
B3) Ball, Robert. AMERICAN SHELF AND WALL CLOCKS 1992. Quarto.
271 pages. Colour and black and white illustrations covering over 2000 clocks,
each with an informative caption. Hb. Fine in dw.
B671) Bruton, Eric. THE WETHERFIELD COLLECTION OF CLOCKS - A Guide to
Dating English Antique Clocks. 1981. 12" x 8 1/2", 263 pages.
Black and white illustrations. A fine reference work on one of the greatest
collections of entirely English domestic clocks made by a private collector -
the collection was sold in 1930 after his death, with approximately 50% going
to America. Hb in dw. Very good.
B2061) Maurice, Klaus, Mayr, Otto, Editors. THE CLOCKWORK
UNIVERSE German Clocks and Automata 1550-1650. 1980. 11 3/8" x 8
5/8", 322 pages, over 200 illustrations and technical drawings. Catalogue
of the exhibition The Clockwork Universe shown in Munich and Washington, 1980
and 1981. The most comprehensive examination of the German Renaissance clock
ever undertaken; it both defines and conclusively treats a significant episode
of horological history. Extensive Glossary. Hb in dw, a very good copy.
B2592) Lloyd, H. Alan. THE COLLECTOR'S DICTIONARY OF CLOCKS.
1964. 12 1/2" x 9 1/4", 214 pages, over 500 black and white
illustrations. The American edition, published in the same year as the Country
Life edition. Comprehensive and informative, a very useful reference work. Hb,
no dw, a little rubbed, but generally very good.
B546) Lloyd, H. Alan. THE COLLECTOR'S DICTIONARY OF CLOCKS.
1969. 12 1/2" x 9 1/4", 214 pages, over 500 photographs and diagrams,
coloured frontispiece. Lists the various types of clocks and terms used in
horology, descriptions of all the most important pieces, together with short
biographies of prominent makers world-wide. Hb in dw, very good.
B4028) THE ART OF BREGUET An Important Collection of 204 Watches, Clocks
and Wristwatches. 1991. 10 3/4" x 7 5/8", 479 pages, superbly
illustrated in black and white and colour. The important catalogue of an
auction held at the Hotel des Bergues, Geneva, Switzerland, with the items
viewed in eleven cities around the world, including London, New York, Tokyo,
Hongkong, Singapore, and Qatar during the four months before the sale. An
outstanding catalogue and work of reference on the timepieces and their
illustrious previous owners. Hb in dw, original bookmark attached by silk ties,
slight bump at lower edge otherwise a near fine copy.
B2519) Daniels, George. WATCHMAKING. 2002. 10 5/8" x 7
5/8", 420 pages, 16 pages of colour plates, some 777 clear and precise
line drawings. One of the most interesting aspects of George Daniel's work is
that he makes every component of the watch himself. In the past watchmaking has
been divided into distinctive and entirely separate trades; thus this is the
first complete textbook on the whole art and craft of watchmaking. In addition
to explaining the techniques, Daniels describes the necessary tools and also
defines the ideal workshop and its contents. Short Bibliography. Hb in dw,
fine.
B3549) Directed and Filmed By Barbara Darby. FOUR GENERATIONS OF
WATCHCASE MAKING : A Profile of Martin Matthews. 1999. Superb video,
approximately 75 minutes long, showing Martin Matthews creating with the
simplest of tools and from the bare materials, a silver outer case for a pocket
watch. Martin Matthews is a fourth generation watchcase maker and author of the
scarce title ‘ENGINE TURNING 1680 - 1980. The Tools and Technique’. NTSC
(USA) format -
B709) A small collection of the 'BULLETIN OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
WATCH AND CLOCK COLLECTORS, INC.
B406) Lehr, Andre, Truyen, Wim and Huybens, Gilbert. THE
ART OF THE CARILLON IN THE LOW COUNTRIES. 1991. Quarto, 319 pages. Superbly
illustrated in black and white and colour. A extensive and well-researched
reference work; the author joined the Royal Eijsbouts, bell-founders and tower
clock manufacturers at Asten in the Netherlands in 1949, and in 1976 he became
its director. He was co-founder in 1969 of the National Carillon Museum at
Asten, and is now curator/director of this museum.
B1992) Willard, John Ware. SIMON WILLARD AND HIS CLOCKS.
Formerly titled "A History of Simon Willard, Inventor and
Clockmaker" Together with some account of his sons - his apprentices - and
the workmen associated with him, with brief notices of other clockmakers of the
family name. Published in 1968, an unabridged and corrected re-publication
of the work originally printed in a limited edition of 500 copies in 1911. 9
1/4" x 6 1/2", 133 pages, 78 illustrations, including
B3899) Beney, David. BEAMINSTER CLOCKS AND THEIR MAKERS. 1996.
9 3/8" x 7 1/8", 61 pages, well illustrated with black and white
photographs. The makers, clocks, and work places. Glossary, alphabetical list
of makers. Soft covers, near fine.
B2302) Roberts, Ken. The Contributions of Joseph Ives to
Connecticut Clock Technology. 1970. 11 1/4" x 8 5/8", 338 pages,
extensively illustrated in black and white. Relates the important developments
during the first half of the nineteenth century concerning Connecticut
clockmaking. While Joseph Ives, credited as the first clockmaker to use wrought
brass for movement manufacture, is the central figure, the text reports significant
facts about his associates and competitors. Signed by author. Hb in dw, near
fine.
B2072) Ord-Hume, Arthur. CLOCKWORK MUSIC An Illustrated History of
Mechanical Musical Instruments from the Musical Box to the Pianola from
Automaton Lady Virginal Players to Orchestrion. 1973. 9 7/8" x 7
3/8", 334 pages, extensively illustrated in black and white with early
advertisements, catalogues etc. Tells the story of the instruments of
mechanical music, and displays a rare collection of ephemera associated with
these instruments. Extensive appendix with names of instruments and their
makers. Hb in dw, near fine.
B3182) Wilson, Gillian EUROPEAN CLOCKS in the J. Paul Getty
Museum. 1996. 12 1/4" x 9 1/4", 211 pages, superbly
illustrated in colour and black and white. Describes and discusses nineteen
French clocks and two German clocks in the Getty collection, ranging in date
between 1680 to 1798. Includes detailed biographies of the clock-makers,
Glossary. Hb in dw, security sticker on rear end-paper, hinges professionally
renewed (having failed due the weight of the text, and the inadequacy of the
original hinges), otherwise a near fine copy.
B3594) Murakami, Kei, Editor. DESIGN ELEMENTS: IN BEAUTY SALONS
AND FASHION SHOPS. 2002. 12" x 8 3/4", 160 pages, colour
photographs throughout with Japanese and succinct English captions. Covers
Beauty Salons - styling, shampoo and waiting areas; Fashion Boutiques; Shoe
Shops; Bag Shops; Jewelry Shops; Accessory Shops; Optical Shops; Wrist
Boutiques (Watches!). Hb in dw, near fine.