Britten’s Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers. Ninth edition, revised and enlarged by Cecil Clutton, edited by Cecil Clutton, G. H. Baillie, and C. A. Ilbert.
This is a substantial hardback reference work covering the history, development, and makers of clocks and watches, with detailed sections on English, European, and American examples. The book includes extensive black and white illustrations, technical drawings, plates, and comprehensive alphabetical listings of former clock and watch makers, making it a standard reference for horologists, collectors, and restorers.
This edition was reprinted in 1986 by arrangement with Methuen London Ltd and published by Bloomsbury Books, an imprint of Godfrey Cave Associates Ltd.
The book is complete with all pages present. Internally, pages are clean and well bound with no loose or missing pages. The covers show noticeable wear, including scuffing, creasing, edge wear, and surface marks, consistent with use. Overall condition is good for a working reference copy.
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Item Specifics
Book Title: Britten’s Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers
Author: Frederick James Britten
Editors: Cecil Clutton, G. H. Baillie, C. A. Ilbert
Edition: 9th Edition (Revised and Enlarged)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Books / Godfrey Cave Associates Ltd
Publication Year: 1986 (reprint)
Format: Hardback
Language: English
Subject: Horology, Clocks, Watches
Genre: Antiques & Collectables / Reference
Features: Illustrated
ISBN: 0 906223 69 5
Country/Region of Manufacture: Great Britain