Early Watch Case Makers of England, 1631 to 1720

            A History, Biographical Dictionary and List of Marks pertaining to Watch Case

            Makers who worked in Gold, Silver and other materials; including a corrigenda

            to NAWCC Supplement # 20 and a corresponding addendum covering the period

            1720 to 1920 incorporating a list of craftsmen now confirmed as case makers,

            Including those who may have had marks in the “missing” Goldsmith’s Company

            Register of 1739 to 1758.

By Philip Priestley.  Special Order Supplement #3, National Assn. Watch and Clock Collectors.  Columbia, PA.  2000.  Illustrated with b/w photographs, reproductions, and tables.

The author’s careful research has provided detailed information on over 200 watch case makers, most of who worked in London, with 11 in Liverpool.  He also discusses trade conditions during the time, including the effects of the Great Fire of London.

Hardback book in New condition.  Book is bright, clean, tightly bound, and the pages are fresh and unmarked.  Cover is glossy and shows no wear; gilt lettering and decorations gleam.  8 ½ x 11 inches, 89 pages including index.  [21171-1905]