Examples of Antique Clock Restoration, Renovation and Repairs
Antique clock repair and restoration is our business. We are specialist restorers of all antique clock movements and cases, having a knowledge of the clock movement and the period from whence it was made. This knowledge allows us to restore a period or antique clock back to its original state.
One of our specialisations is the restoration of antique long case clock movement and cases. These long case movements (or grandfather clock movements) come to us in a state of disrepair, sometimes so rusty and green with verdigre, the dial bearing no paint or numerals whatsoever and the cases are very often in many parts.
We can restore these clocks back to their original concept totally, using materials from the period from whence they came taking pride in their originality.
We think you will agree that our renovation work is of the highest standard and you can trust us to undertake the best repairs and conservation work possible with your much loved and cherished antique clocks.
Recent before and after examples of our antique clock restoration work
Below you can see the average repair undertaken in our work shop, this long case clock fell over damaging the hood and movement. This clock dates from about 1790 and is in oak with mahogany banding and a swan neck pediment.
Below on the left you can see a photograph of a long case clock movement circa 1780 with a missing date wheel and wheel post. These date wheel arrangements were often removed as they are famous for having all sorts of problems associated with them. The snail has been removed for clarity.
On the right you can see the same eight day long case clock movement with a date wheel made and fitted. This has to correspond with the snail and a seconds wheel which is fitted to the movement dial.
Freshly made but to original spec the seconds wheel with stay and click spring.
And on the right a picture of a rather unusual eight-day Long case clock movement where we have replaced most of the wheels.
Below is a picture of a long case clock movement prior to restoration, with some of the repairs we encounter, soft solder has been used to make repairs and other parts have simply been bashed and dented by a hammer.
The Snail above will have to be replaced as you can see a piece of brass has been added to the edge of the one o'clock position, that is to the top left of the picture this has been soft soldered badly and the rest of the snail is also misshapen therefore the striking sequence is irregular.
You can also see the wheel below this is the date wheel. Once more we can see the use of soft solder this also will have to be replaced when we undertaken a repair we often correct previous repairs that may work, but are simply incorrect or unsightly and will if not corrected will definitely devalue the clock.
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