Antique clocks, musical boxes and automata Books

The most comprehensive and most up-to-date, Step by Step Repair Manual for Cuckoo Clock Owners. Hundreds of photos and diagrams. Dedicated to the Cuckoo Clock. Updated 2023 edition with better images and photos. Do you own a clock that is special to you...

Nestled on the eastern border of France, closer to Geneva than Paris, the commune of Morbier seems an unlikely place for a horological cottage industry. Thanks to an abundance of raw materials and a combination of skilled blacksmiths and agricultural...

WORK IS IN FRENCHThis book is a reproduction of a work published before 1920 and is part of a collection of books reprinted and edited by Hachette Livre, in the framework of a partnership with the National Library of France, providing the opportunity to...

Clint B. Geller (FNAWCC) examines the intersection of the American Civil War and American watch-making.Beginning with a definition of a “Civil War watch” and a positioning of the Civil War in American history, Geller proceeds by examining the...

Eli Terry’s pillar & scroll clock is a uniquely American innovation. The result of Terry’s ambition to create a lower cost, mass produced, 30 hour clock, the pillar & scroll revolutionized the American clockmaking industry. The result...

2024 Reprint of the 1950 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. In 1938 Louis and Samuel Levin published the first edition of Practical Benchwork for Horologists, which they considered...

2022 Reprint of the 1953 U.S. Edition. Facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. First published in 1953, this authoritative work was based on a lifetime's practical experience and has been in...

This antiquarian volume contains a detailed and concise guide to repairing watches, with information on cleaning, fitting, examining, and other allied topics. Complete with simple, step-by-step instructions and handy diagrams, this text constitutes a...

For two decades Edwin Sowers wrote articles for horological publications, sharing the details of the repair work he completed. This book brings together more than thirty of his most challenging and interesting jobs through the articles that he wrote for...

The Grandfather Clock Owner?s Repair ManualThe most comprehensive Grandfather Clock Repair Book. Brand New for 2023. Perfect for Grandfather clock owners or professional Clock Repairers. Hundreds of photos and diagrams.Do you own a clock that is...

The book titled ""The History, Antiquities, And Geology Of Bacton, In Norfolk"" was written by Charles Green and published in 1842. It is a comprehensive account of the history, antiquities, and geology of the village of Bacton, located in the county of...

Cimbrisch-Holsteinische Antiquitaeten-Remarques (1728) ist ein Buch von Christian Detlev Rhode, das sich mit den antiken Artefakten und Denkm�����lern in der Region Schleswig-Holstein besch�����ftigt. Das Buch enth�����lt eine Vielzahl von Beschreibungen...

Christophori Cellarii Breviarium Antiquitatum Romanarum est opus historicum ab Christophoro Cellario scriptum et anno 1735 editum. In hoc libro, Cellarius breviter et perspicue describit antiquitates Romanas, a regibus primis usque ad imperium Romanum...

The Atlas of Ancient History, written by William Robert Shepherd and first published in 1913, is a comprehensive reference guide to the ancient world. The book covers the history of the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean, including Greece, Rome,...

Intaglio Engravings: Past and Present is a book written by Edward Renton and published in 1896. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of intaglio engraving, which involves carving designs into a surface to create prints. The book covers the...

""Memoire Sur Les Antiquites Du Bosphore Cimmerien"" est un livre �����crit par Charles Lenormant et publi����� en 1861. Le livre traite des antiquit�����s de la r�����gion du Bosphore Cimm�����rien, une zone situ�����e entre la mer Noire et la mer...

The History and Antiquities of the Town and Borough of Reading in Berkshire is a book written by John Doran in 1835. The book is a comprehensive account of the history and culture of Reading, a town located in the county of Berkshire in England. The...

This antiquarian book comprises a comprehensive and practical handbook on modern watches, with information on the history and development of watches, on cleaning them, repairing them, and much more. Written in clear, concise language and containing a...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to clocking making. This text is a veritable must-have for anyone with a keen interest in clocks and watches, and includes detailed, interesting information on the history of clock making, descriptions of the...

This fascinating work on 'English Clocks and Clockmakers' is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on any horologists bookshelf. Illustrated throughout, with copious text as well as drawings, it makes for a fascinating, as well as a useful read. It...

This early collection on Chester County Clocks is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all horologists. Extensively illustrated with text and full page photographs. Contents Include: Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; The Parts...

This early work on watch and clockmaking is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all horologists. It includes discussions of: Stop Watches, Chronographs, Antique Clock and Clock Case Terms, Dates of English Period Styles, Metals Used...

This volume provides a detailed account of the bells produced by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London. Established in 1570, the foundry was responsible for creating some of the most famous bells in the world, including the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia...

""Bilder und Busten"" ist ein Buch aus dem Jahr 1862 von Moritz Hartmann. Es handelt sich dabei um eine Sammlung von Essays und Betrachtungen zu verschiedenen Themen wie Kunst, Literatur, Geschichte und Politik. Der Autor besch�����ftigt sich dabei vor...

From sundials to atomic clocks, the history of timekeeping is a fascinating one, and this book provides an in-depth look at all its intricacies. Whether you're a watch collector, a historian, or just someone interested in the science of time, this book...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to general clock maintenance. It was designed to furnish practical information and comprehensive instructions to those wishing to clean, repair and make all kinds of clocks. As well as detailed and precise...

""Apuntes Arqueol������gicos: Armas y Armaduras Las Espadas de Toledo (1891)"" es un libro escrito por J. Bernadet y Valc�����zar que se centra en la historia y la evoluci������n de las espadas de Toledo. El autor utiliza la arqueolog������a y la...

Souvenirs Contemporains est un livre �����crit par le Marquis De Belleval en 1900. Ce livre est un recueil de souvenirs et de r�����flexions sur la vie contemporaine ������ l'�����poque. Le Marquis De Belleval y d�����crit les �����v�����nements...

This catalog documents a collection of watches loaned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the early 20th century. Written by George A. Hearn, a prominent businessman and art collector, this book provides detailed descriptions and photographs of each...

Waltham Wristwatches A Collectors Guide contains more than 650 images of Waltham watches from years 1912 - 1955. most identified with model number, some by model name, and suggested retail price when the watch was introduced. Twelve years in the making,...

Une étude fascinante des montres à répétition, l'un des chefs-d'œuvre de l'horlogerie. Crespe explore les principes de fonctionnement de ces montres complexes, ainsi que leur histoire et leur évolution au fil du temps. Un livre indispensable pour les...

This vintage book contains a guide to portable mantel and table clocks, being an interesting and informative account of the history and production of bracket clocks with pictures and details of famous examples. This detailed yet concise guide will appeal...

This antiquarian volume contains a beginner's guide to watches, being an accessible and simplified description of the mechanics of wrist and pocket watches together with information on the history of their development. Written in clear, plain language...

This old work contains a detailed history of the Guild of London Clockmakers, with information on its conception, its early development, its evolution, popularity, and more. This text constitutes a definitive history of 'The Worshipful Company', and will...

This vintage text contains a comprehensive encyclopaedia of famous and world-renowned watch and clock makers, being a detailed list of English clock makers compete with dates, addresses, and other notable information. This is a text that will be of...

This vintage book contains a concise yet detailed discussion of the pocket watch, being a short essay on the history of the pocket watch with information on early designers, important people, its development, and much more. Written in clear, plain...

This antiquarian book contains a short treatise on the tools and materials of the watchmaker, being an accessible guide to the constituents of the amateur watchmaker's toolkit complete with information on how to make your own tools. Written in simple,...

This vintage text contains a detailed guide to watch repair, with descriptions of the watch movement, parts of the watch, and common stoppages of wrist watches. The aim of this text is to describe as clearly as possible how the watch works and how to...

This antiquarian book contains an detailed and accessible guide to the inner working of watches, being a simple guide for enthusiasts of clockwork mechanisms. Written in clear, plain language and full of simple descriptions and comprehensive...

This antiquarian work contains a fascinating look at a variety of novel clocks and timepieces, with information on their history, manufacture, makers, and much more. Each piece is discussed in great detail and is accompanied with illustrations showing...

This antiquarian volume contains a short account of some of the curiosities of the mechanical details of watches, with supplementary information on their history, development, popularity, and much more besides. Written in clear, concise language and full...

This vintage text contains a comprehensive guide to the clock makers and clock manufacture in the north east of England, being a discussion of celebrated clock manufacture from the golden age of northern horology. Containing a wealth of interesting...

This vintage book contains a interesting and informative treatise on long case clocks, being a detailed account of the history and development of these marvellous clocks complete with pictures and details of some of the most famous examples. This...

This vintage book comprises a guide to some of the world's most beautiful antique clocks, complete with detailed descriptions, interesting stories, and comments on the history of these wonderful pieces. An interesting and informative guide, this book...

This vintage work comprises a detailed discussion on classic grandfather clocks, with information on long cases, dials, hands, corner pieces, and more. Written in clear, concise language and complete with detailed descriptions and fascinating historical...

This vintage text contains an interesting and informative guide to the history and manufacture of grandfather clocks, complete with historical information, descriptions of many different varieties, and a plethora of authentic photographs. This accessible...

This vintage book comprises a concise treatise on the history and development of the grandfather clock, with information on some of the most notable designers of these wonderful instruments. Easy-to-digest and including detailed illustrations of...

This vintage work comprises a comprehensive guide to fixing watches, including chapters on the parts of a watch, escapements, winding, shafts, pivots, jewelling, and practical hints and tips on cleaning. Complete with detailed, step-by-step instructions...