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ROBERT BALL
Captured here in superb and detailed photography are every conceivable type of these highly collectable clocks.
Price guide at rear, extensive list of makers and heritages, plus explanatory captions throughout the 2,000 examples.
270 Pages.
Hardback.
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A Guide to Dating English Antique Clocks provides a unique pictiorial record as well as collated information
to help dealers and collectors to date English clocks by their case styles.
Using examples from the famous Wetherfield collection perhaps the greatest collection
of entirely English domestic clocks ever made by a private collector.
There are 220 separate photos showing a whole range of deisgns.
The longcase series is very representative and to fill gaps in the historical record of bracket (table) clocks a series style drawings is provided.
It also dates the clock by movement, dial and case and provides guidance on improvements
and marriages when a case and a movement do not belong to each other.
Featuring Wetherfield Clocks, Technical Features, The Plates, Lantern and Hanging Clocks, Bracket Clocks,
Longcase Clocks, Notes concerning makers of the clocks illustrated, Marquetry and Veneering, Cross Reference Guide, Bibliography.
Paperback.
263 pages.
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• Comprehensive detailed history
• Extensively illustrated
• New previously unpublished material
• Appeals to the specialist and the general reader
• Full technical descriptions of the clock and bells
This book covers the history of 'Big Ben', the great clock and bells at Westminster, from
the origins of Westminster as the seat of government right up to the celebrations of the
Great Clock's 150th anniversary in 2009.
The book begins by taking the reader through a typical visit to the Clock Tower, and then
begins the history of the palace of Westminster, covering the fire of 1834, the building of
the New Houses of Parliament and development of the clock and the bells, going into detail
on their design and installation. The book covers the famous cracking of the current bell
Big Ben in 1859, with sketches of all the characters involved, the two world wars, and
the disaster of 1976. The book ends with a detailed technical description of the clock mechanism.
The book is richly illustrated, and will appeal not only to clockmakers and horologists, but
to bell enthusiasts, and those with an interest in our rich Victorian heritage.
Readership: Historical horologists, practical horologists, bell historians, bell ringers, tourists,
the technically-minded public, historians of Victoriana.
296 pages | 260 b/w halftones, plus 8pp colour plate section | 246x189mm
978-0-19-958569-4 | Hardback | 27 May 2010
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W.J. GAZELY
A recognised masterwork on escapement design, manufacture and repair.
This distinguished horologist covers the subject exhaustively.
Fully illustrated.
294 Pages.
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JOSEPH McKENNA
Full of fascinating archival data and photographs, together with diverse and historic facts on Central England’s substantial
contribution to early clock production and those responsible for it.
368 Pages.
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BRIAN LOOMES
A profusely illustrated tome recording the development and achievements of important Clockmakers in the old counties of the region.
Both unsophisticated and complex clocks are shown with facts and information on heritage.
320 Pages.
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Edited by Kyle Husfloen
This all new price guide provides a comprehensive reference to timepieces from the 17th through 20th centuries.
Each clock listing includes accurate pricing information.
More than 1,400 entries.
More than 600 photographs.
16 page colour section.
Over 270 pages.
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ERIC BRUTON
Nearly 2000 entries bedeck the pages formingliterally a large alphabetically arranged array of clocks
and watches with generous comment accompanying these and many other related items.
304 pages.
Profusely illustrated.
Hardback
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Includes sections on the “Synchronome” system and 3/4second, even chiming variants.
Chapter 3 features “How to make a second pendulum version” plus much other relevant matter.
159 pages.
Fully illustrated.
Softcover.
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KINOSTAN
This mini thesis on these once common, simple and Master Clocks takes you right through
the principles, construction and function of the device in its typical forms.
151 pages.
213 illustrations.
Softcover.
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R&H SWEDBERG
An encyclopedia of American only clocks with $ value guidance throughout the 700 photographs.
Dates descriptions and heritage are given including relevant factory information.
335 pages.
BW & Colour illustrated.
Softcover.
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RONALD ROSE
This book by Ron Rose stands alone as an authoritative and enthusiastic compendium on these well made clocks.
The subject is embraced with an informed empathy and super photography.
250 pages.
Illustrated.
Hardback.
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CESCINSKI/WEBSTER
This large and superior book enjoys the reputation of a classic work, notably written by experts in the field.
Deals with available clocks as opposed to those beyond reach in museums and closed collections.
353 pages.
illustrated.
Hardback.
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ANTHONY ELLS
Essential advice on acquiring a Long Case either as a trade purchase for restoration or finished item via retail sources.
Close up photography supports the detailed instruction on refurbishing of both movement and case.
Contents
• The workings of the clock
• Restoring the Clock Case, Dial and Hands
• Clock Maintenance
• Finding a professional Horologist
• Step by Step Restoration Project
• 206 Photograghs
• 144 pages.
• Paper Back
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W.O. DAVIS
Needing little introduction this established manual examines the subject from both the practical and technical angles.
Very comprehensive and well illustrated.344 pages.
Profusely illustrated.
Softcover.
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CHARLES TERWILLIGER
Covers both mechanical & quartz.
The complete book to help you repair these clocks effectively.
500 illustrations to identify correct size wire to use.
Packed with clear instructions and tips to help save time and work.
237 pages.
Illustrated.
Hardback.
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MICHAEL PEARSON
The result of many years research, this book accounts for the work of some 1,200 Clock & Watchmakers
operating in and around Kent from earliest times to the late 19th century.
Well illustrated with informative text.
320 Pages.
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LAURIE PENMAN
Escapement repair, alteration, design and manufacture are comprehensively dealt with here.
Over 400 line drawings and details on geometry show the varying forms encountered in clocks through the ages.
Many useful tips on procedures to employ for accurate work and a full understanding of the matter.
248 Pages.
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DONALD DE CARLE
Over 425 line drawings compliment the detailed text concerning every task in cleaning, repairing and setting up of mechanical clocks.
256 Pages.
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IAN P LYMAN
An exhaustive and unique reference bookdetailing the development of these importantclocks.
Over 700 illustrations and archiveimages connected to the railways of England,
Scotland and Wales support the comprehensive text,
which embraces every aspect of thesubject and makes for a fascinating read.
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ERIC & BRIAN SMITH
These robustly built clocks are a pursuit of keen amateur restorers.
Armed with this book and simple tools even dilapidated movements and cases can be redeemed.
235 Pages.
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LAURIE PENMAN
A wealth of information on diagnosing and correcting faults systematically covering every aspect of examination, service and repair.
Includes lathe work, bushing, train, strike & chime, pivoting etc.
Plus hints for less well equipped workshops.
176 Pages.
Softcover.
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NICHOLAS M. THORPE
Commonly known as black slate clocks.
This is a journey through the design and manufacture of these well made clocks and represents an
interesting blend of research and specific technical guidance.
288 Pages.
200 illustrations.
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ARTHUR W.J.G. ORD-HUME
An extensively and beautifully illustrated work bringing to print the history of Musical and Automaton clocks.
The many photographs show the incredible complexity of these impressive clocks,
together with exhaustive narrative on the subject.
352 Pages.
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RICK ORTENBURGER
A comprehensive study of both the “bona fide” Vienna regulators from their 1780 Austrian origins,
plus the cross border factory productions that popularised this type of wall clock.
Superlative rare examples, unusual ones, through to more common models abound on
170 pages brimming with photographs and fascinating provenance for each model.
Much other related Vienna information is included.
Hardback.
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Over 60,000 entries of known Watchmakers and Clockmakers around the world.
Ideal for historians, connoisseurs and general collectors.
873 Pages.
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MALCOLM WILD
500 illustrations exhaustively dealing with technique and equipment on this often
avoided task, considered previously to be a specialised operation.
Also a great book for historians.
144 Pages.
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