Antiquarian Horological Society

The Antiquarian Horological Society (abbreviated AHS ) is a British organization of scholars and enthusiasts of the time measurement.

The association was founded in 1953 and unites collectors, scholars and professionals different museums that are interested in the historical aspects of clocks and timekeeping. These include the study of design, science and technology of large and small watches.

Especially in London meetings are held regularly. These meetings can also be multi-day seminars, which are held at various locations, such as at Oxford. Usually the focus is on the presentation of writings on topics of timekeeping. Some meetings include visits to museums, restoration courses or private collections. Once a year, the AHS organized an international study trip to a place of historic watches particular importance.

On a quarterly magazine ' Antiquarian Horology & the Antiquarian Horological Society Proceedings of the "which is available only for members appear. The organization also publishes books about watches that are commonly available. The Antiquarian Horological Society has a specialized library, which is integrated into the Library of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers.

In addition to the majority of the organized members, who meet in London, there are also numerous, mostly regional sections across the UK, as well as five international sections ( in Ireland, the Netherlands, United States and 2 sections in Canada) and two sections with the special topics " Tower Clock " and " Electric clocks ". The individual sections hold meetings, was giving out its own publications and organize their own study trips.

Antiquarian Horological The headquarters of the Society is located in Ticehurst (East Sussex ).

The big sister organizations with similar objectives are:

  • National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors ( NAWCC ), United States
  • Association Française des Amateurs d' Horlogerie Ancienne ( AFAHA ), France
  • Chronométrophilia, Switzerland
  • German Society for chronometry ( DGC ), Germany
  • HORA Associazione Italiana di Cultori Orologeria Antica, Italy
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