This booklet is a list of church, turret and musical clocks, manufactured by John Moore & Sons. It was published in 1877 and was a promotional piece of literature. This list has been known about in the horological world, but recently a copy in pristine condition turned up and has been used to produce this facsimile. The sections are Some Considerations on Church Clocks, a list of church and turret clocks, a list of turret clocks, and a list of turret timepieces. There must be something approaching 1,000 turret clocks listed and it is stated that 15,180 domestic clocks had been made. There are...

This is the first time ever that a comprehensive practical book has been published that deals with the maintaining and repairing of turret (tower) clocks. 'The Maintenance, Repair, Restoration, Conservation and Preservation of Turret Clocks' by Chris McKay is a unique new book that deals in a structured manner with all the aspects declared in its title. The target audience for the book is the experienced professional horologist who, from time to time, is asked to work on a turret clock. Its objective is to provide the necessary information so that the clockmaker will be able to perform...