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Mercurius Anglicanus, or, The English Mercury : being a compleat diary for the year of our Lord, 1697, being the first after leap-year, containing monthly predictions, the old Roman or pagan kalendar, with the Gregorian or new account, the equation of time for the regulating of pendulum clocks and watches, an exact tyde-table giving an account of the times of high water, more correct and full than others : with directions for knowing the true value of our gold and silver coins : the like not extant / by George Parker.
Parker, George, 1654-1743Date: 1697- Pictures
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Clocks: diagrams of water-clocks. Engraving, c. 1861.
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Clocks: an elaborate astronomical mantel clock. Coloured lithograph, [c.1875?].
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Clocks: an elaborately-cased mantel clock, with the figure of a dairymaid, and various bases (above). Coloured lithograph, [c.1875?].
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An almanack: or Diary astronomical, meteorological, astrological, for the year of our lord 1724. It being leap-year. Containing the solar-ingresses; eclipses of the luminarus, rising and setting of the sun, for the city of Cork. A table of the sun's declaration, fit for sea-men or others; with divers tables of good use. Calculated chiefly for the famous city of Dublin, whose latitude is 53 degrees, 20 minutes, and may very well serve any part of this kingdom. To which are added, some surprizing paradexes arithmetical questions, Ænigina's. &c. with in any delighted particulars, adapted for the use and diversion of both sexes. Also the method of adjusting clocks & watches and something concerning the great eclipse of the sun. By John Knapp, watch and clock-makers at the sign of the dyal, at the lower end of St. Peter's Church Lane, on the key, Cork.
Knapp, John, Lover of the Mathematicks.Date: [1724]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine and entire collection of Greek, Roman, and other coins and medals, of Angel Carmey, Esq; late of Ranelagh Row, Chelsea, deceased; Likewise his valuable collection of gems, pictures, clocks, watches, dresden china, and other curious effects. Which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford and son, at their house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Tuesday the 18th of this instant February 1766, and the four following days. All which may be viewed on Saturday the 15th (Sunday excepted) 'till the time of sale, which will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock. Catalogues to be had gratis on the days of viewing, at Mr. Langford's aforesaid.
Mr. Langford and Son.Date: 1766]- Books
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Essai sur l'horlogerie; dans lequel on traite de cet art relativement à l'usage civil, à l'astronomie et à la navigation. En établissant des principes confirmés par l'expérience / par Ferdinand Berthoud.
Berthoud, Ferdinand, 1727-1807.Date: 1786- Books
Uhren, ein Handbuch für Sammler und Liebhaber / von Ernst Bassermann-Jordan.
Bassermann-Jordan, Ernst von, 1876-1932.Date: 1920- Books
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The gentleman's recreation: Or the second part of the art of gardening improved. Containing several new experiments and curious observations relating to fruit-trees: particularly, a new method of building walls with horizontal shelters. Illustrated with Copper Plates. By John Laurence, M. A. Rector of Yelvertoft in Northamptonshire. To which is added by way of Appendix. A new and familiar way to find a most exact Meridian Line by the Pole-Star; whereby Gentlemen may know the true Bearings of their Houses and Garden Walls, and regulate their Clocks and Watches, &c. by Edward Laurence, Brother to the Author of this Book.
Laurence, John, 1668-1732.Date: 1716- Books
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The gentleman's recreation: or The second part of the art of gardening improved. Containing several new experiments and curious observations relating to fruit-trees: particularly, a new method of building walls with horizontal shelters. Illustrated with copper plates. By John Laurence, M.A. rector of Yelvertost in Northamptonshire. To which is added by way of appendix, a new and familiar way to find a most exact meridian line by the pole-star; whereby gentlemen may know the true bearings of their houses and garden walls, and regulate their clocks and watches, &c. By Edward Laurence, brother to the author of this book.
Laurence, John, 1668-1732.Date: 1717- Books
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The gentleman's recreation: or the second part of the art of gardening improved. Containing several new experiments and curious observations relating to fruit-trees: Particularly, a New Method of building Walls with Horizontal Shelters. Illustrated with copper plates. By John Laurence, M.A. Rector of Yelvertoft in Northamptonshire. To which is added by way of appendix, A new and familiar way to find a most exact Meridian Line by the Pole-Star; whereby Gentlemen may know the true Bearings of their Houses and Garden Walls, and regulate their Clocks and Watches, &c. By Edward Laurence, Brother to the Author of this Book.
Laurence, John, 1668-1732.Date: 1717- Pictures
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Hydraulics: three devices, including a pump, a clock, and a drinking fountain. Woodcut, 1659.
Caus, Isaac de, 1590-1648.Date: 1659Reference: 45350i- Pictures
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Clocks: two composite pendulums, and diagrams of their motions. Coloured engraving by J. Pass, 1809.
Date: 8 November 1809Reference: 40888i- Books
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A double ephemeris. For the year 1701. Or an astronomical treatise, Shewing the daily Motions of the Planets, with the Rising, Setting, and Ecclipses of the Luminaries; A compleat Tide Table of the exact Times of High-Water at London, and divers other Ports; The Equation of Time, with its use for Regulating Clocks and Watches; Directions for Passing and Repassing the Water, with the Rates paid to Watermen and Hackney Coach-Men at London. An Account when and where the Carriers are in London, from most parts of the Kingdom; With other Things pertinent to the Work and for a Pocket-Companion. Also The validity of a Heliocentrick Direction, made manifest in the Nativity of the late King of Spain. By George Parker at the Ball and Star in Salisbury-Court.
Parker, George, 1654-1743.Date: 1701- Pictures
Clocks: bearings (top), and various tools of the trade (below). Engraving by Prevost after L.J. Goussier.
Goussier, Louis-Jacques, 1722-1799.Reference: 40790i- Pictures
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Clocks: diagrams of the motions of composite pendulums. Engraving by Mutlow.
Date: 1809Reference: 40934i- Pictures
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Clocks: details of clock mechanisms. Engraving c.1861.
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Clocks: a repeater watch mechanism. Engraving by Defehrt after L.J. Goussier.
Goussier, Louis-Jacques, 1722-1799.Reference: 40778i- Pictures
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Clocks: a Ferguson clock, face (right), and diagrams of the mechanism (left). Engraving by A. Bell.
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Clocks: various tools of the trade . Engraving by Prevost after L.J. Goussier.
Goussier, Louis-Jacques, 1722-1799.Reference: 40792i- Books
Select mechanical exercises: shewing how to construct different clocks, orreries, and sun-dials. On plain and easy principles. With several miscellaneous articles, and new tables. I, for expeditiously computing the time of any new or full moon within ... 6,000 years before and after the 18th century ... II. For graduating and examining the usual lines ... To which is prefixed, a short account of the life of the author / by James Ferguson.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: 1778- Pictures
Clocks: various types of clock mechanism. Engraving by W. Lowry, 1809.
Date: 1809Reference: 40895i- Pictures
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Clocks: various types of clock mechanism. Coloured engraving by J. Pass, 1809.
Date: 8 December 1809Reference: 40890i- Pictures
Clocks: various tools of the trade, dividers, calipers, scribers, etc. Engraving by Prevost after L.J. Goussier.
Goussier, Louis-Jacques, 1722-1799.Reference: 40793i- Pictures
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Clocks: the mechanism of a chiming clock (top), and the notation of the chimes (below). Coloured engraving by J. Pass, 1809.
Date: 4 December 1809Reference: 40891i