By P.A.Hewitt. Revised by J.W.Thornton.
Reduced Prices on selected books: Metamec "Time & Place" Catalogue "Your Time" Catalogue
| THE DEACON FAMILY OF LEICESTERSHIRE CLOCKMAKERS By P.A.Hewitt. Revised by J.W.Thornton. |
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This is a revised edition of the original, published in the 1980s, as a reprint from P A Hewitt’s articles in the Journal. John W Thornton has revised the original and included much new information and added extensively to the original work by Hewitt.
Laminated soft cover 80 pages 57 illustrations.
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| THE CLOCK AND WATCH MAKERS AMERICAN ADVERTISER By J. Carter Harris. |
This collection of advertisements, which appeared in American newspapers from 1707 to 1800, is an invaluable and unique primary source for anyone interested in historical research, as well as an important reference work for those interested in the makers and suppliers of clocks and watches and the tools and materials used in their manufacture, and for collectors of antique clocks and watches. It is also a fascinating compilation for any general reader interested in 18th century America, or the development of technology in the Old and New Worlds.
544 pages. Transparent dust-jacket.
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| METAMEC, THE CLOCKMAKER, DEREHAM Edited by Clifford Bird. |
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Metamec’s history captured now – before it vanishes beyond detection.
This new book records the history of the company that was founded in 1947 and closed down in the 1990s. Its production was domestic clocks: mantel, wall, alarm and specials such as the Teasmade. Cases were generally very decorative and movements employed were mechanical, synchronous motor and quartz crystal, which at one stage were made on site at Dereham.
384 pages, over 700 illustrations, 63 colour plates.
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| METAMEC DVD - PROMOTIONAL SLIDE SHOW, 1978 |
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The East Anglian Section and the Electrical Horology Group of the AHS have joined forces to ensure the preservation of the only known copy of an audio-visual slide show produced by Metamec in 1978. Made as a promotional display for their sales force, it shows both the people and the manufacturing processes within the Dereham factory at a time when the company had reached its apogee with 1000 employees producing 25,000 clocks a week. It describes all aspects of manufacture, with particular reference to synchronous motor electric clocks.
Running time approximately 17 minutes. PAL video only.
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| WATCHMAKING IN LLANGOLLEN BY ROBERT HUGHES by D.H. Bacon. |
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The surprising story of Robert Hughes, a supplier to most of the Welsh retail trade and the factory he set up in Llangollen, told by a well known writer.
111 pages. A4 size. Hard covered, section sewn book.
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| THE VULLIAMY CLOCKMAKERS by David G. Vulliamy. |
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This book, which is illustrated throughout, gives a family history of the Vulliamy family and is written by a direct descendant.
Hardbound A4 book.
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| JOSEPH AND THOMAS WINDMILLS Clock and Watch Makers 1671-1737 by J.A. Neale. |
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This long-awaited valuable reference work includes the full details of the Windmills family and the clocks and watches they produced. It includes many aids to identification and the dating of these items. There is also a section on the numbering of watches.
Essential reading to all those with an interest in antiquarian horology and particularly to owners of Windmills clocks and watches.
Hardbound book.
304 pages. 248 pictures, plus 13 full colour illustrations.244mm x 172mm.
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| NORFOLK & NORWICH CLOCKS & CLOCKMAKERS edited by Clifford and Yvonne Bird. |
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Short introductory chapters. List of makers with information about each in alphabetical order and geographical listing. Includes Rules and directions for the right management of a watch printed in 1793 for a Norwich firm, and a clock and watch makers inventory of 1691 from Kings Lynn.
Hardbound book.
233 pages, 123 + illustrations, page size 244 x183 mm.
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PAUL PHILLIP BARRAUD
by C. Jagger.
A supplement to Jagger's main volume on Barraud which is out of print. It should be acquired if only for the 43 pages of additional checklists of serial numbers, dates, etc. for chronometers, watches and clocks, and the 12 pages of fine black & white illustrations. An essential reference even if you do not have the main volume. Appendix includes a little on chronometer oil & Lund's method of synchronising clocks.
Astralux covers.
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| THE BULLE CLOCK OF FAVRE-BULLE translated by Robert H.A. Miles |
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A translation of the French practical manual originally produced by the Bulle company for the use of clockmakers. A very useful book.
55 pages, 23 figures, page size 294 x 208 mm, soft covers.
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| BRILLIÉ ELECTRIC CLOCKS translated by Robert H.A. Miles & Martin Ridout |
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A translation and compilation of a number of French brochures and manuals, charting a wide range of Brillié clocks, together with instructions for installation and practical details for repair.
96 pages, profusely illustrated, page size 297 x 210 mm, soft covers.
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THOMAS TOMPION AT THE DIAL AND THREE CROWNS |
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Comprised of an expanded version of the author's Dingwall-Beloe lecture of 2003 (60 pages) with extra colour illustrations, and a concise checklist (64 pages) in tabular form of all items known to the author made by Thomas Tompion and his apprentices and associates. The checklist includes abbreviated basic information about each item.
Gold-blocked hard covers with gloss laminated dust jacket, 132 pages in all. Page size 23.3 x 29.1 cm.
Available now. For more details of this book, please see here.
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THE CLOCKMAKERS OF HERTFORDSHIRE
by E.J. Tyler.
About 270 names, either found on clocks or watches made or sold in Hertfordshire over the centuries, or else recorded in local directories from 1797 onwards.
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EARLY LANCASHIRE WATCH FUSEE ENGINES
by P.H.J. Baker.
An important paper on the history of this traditional watch tool.
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"ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY" REPRINTS (Complete volumes, well bound in red cloth).
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| Volume 4 December 1962 - September 1965 | £15.00 | £20.00 |
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"ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY" REPRINTS (Unbound original copies).
| Members' Price | Non-Members' Price | |
| Vol 12 Spring 1980 - Summer 1981* | £30.00 | £50.00 |
| Vol 14 Spring 1983 - Summer 1984 | £10.00 | £30.00 |
| Vol 20 Spring 1992 - Summer 1993* | £30.00 | £50.00 |
| Vol 21 Autumn 1993 - Winter 1994 | £30.00 | £50.00 |
| Vol 26 Spring 2001 - Summer 2002 | £30.00 | £50.00 |
| Vol 27 Autumn 2002 - Winter 2003 | £30.00 | £50.00 |
| Vol 28 Spring 2004 - Summer 2005 | £30.00 | £50.00 |
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| Vol 15 Unbound - Nos 1,2,3,5 only | £5.00 per journal | £8.00 per journal |
| Vol 16 Unbound - Nos 1,2,3 only | £5.00 per journal | £8.00 per journal |
| Vol 17 Unbound - Nos 1,3,4,5 only | £5.00 per journal | £8.00 per journal |
| Vol 18 Unbound - Nos 2,3,4,5,6 only | £5.00 per journal | £8.00 per journal |
| Vol 19 Unbound - Nos 2,5,6 only | £5.00 per journal | £8.00 per journal |
| Vol 21 Unbound - Nos 3,4,5 only | £5.00 per journal | £8.00 per journal |
| Vol 25 Unbound - Nos 4,5,6 only | £5.00 per journal | £8.00 per journal |
| Vol 26 Unbound - Nos 1,2,4,5,6 only | £5.00 per journal | £8.00 per journal |
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'YOUR TIME' EXHIBITION CATALOGUE Including the contribution of Northwest England to the Development of Clocks and Watches. |  |
The catalogue of two AHS exhibitions from February to April 2008 at Prescot Museum and the Williamson Museum & Art Gallery, Birkenhead.
Although the Exhibition has closed, the superbly illustrated Catalogue is still available and is now the only record of the event.
Includes a substantial section with more than ten turret clocks and more than ten Liverpool longcase clocks, most from private collections which have rarely been seen in public. Additionally there is a display of Lancashire Watch Company watches, which has not been seen before.
For more details of this Catalogue, please see here.
Laminated soft cover 126 pages 320 illustrations in colour.
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'TIME & PLACE' EXHIBITION CATALOGUE |
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The catalogue of the 'Time & Place' Exhibition at the Museum of the History of Science, Oxford, 25 November 2006 – 15 April 2007.
Although the Exhibition has closed, the superbly illustrated Catalogue is still available and is now the only record of the event.
All sixty-eight exhibits lavishly illustrated in colour plus six short articles on: The Greenhills of Kent (Michael Pearson); John London of Bristol (Sir George White); John Watts of Stamford (Michael Lee); James Woolley of Codnor (Jeff Darken); Henry Hindley of York (Chris Watson); and Samuel Deacon of Barton-in-the-Beans (John Thornton).
Other contributions include an introduction by Dr Jim Bennett, Director of the Museum of the History of Science, Oxford, a bibliography of regional clock books by John Robey and Tom Spittler and a list of museums with horological content by David Thompson, Curator of Horology, British Museum.
For more details of this Catalogue, please see here.
Matt laminated soft covers only, 284 pages in all (including advertising). Page size 232 x 275 mm.
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