Antique Longcase Clock and Antique Furniture Restoration and Repair Specialists.

Our Antique Movement and Clock Case and Furniture Restoration service is of the highest standard. We are experts in the restoration of extremely damaged rare and valuable 17th and 18th-century antique longcase clocks, or as more widely known grandfather clocks.

These long case clocks very often appear at our workshop in an extraordinary damaged fashion In some cases they have been apart for many years .
Using materials and techniques contemporary to the period of manufacture we can replace any missing veneer and carcass or movement parts so that even an expert would not notice the difference .

We are also renowned specialist in the restoration of fine antique furniture and works of art. We specialise in the very finest restoration work required for the restoration and conservation of antiques and art as undertaken for the Museum professions.

We have worked on private collections of very fine antique clocks and furniture in many fine stately homes and embassies.

We excel in clock restoration and repair of movements and cases bringing them back to their original glory. Using materials, skills and techniques contemporary to the period of the piece, alongside our extensive knowledge and experience to achieve this.

If an antique item is extremely damaged, perhaps by fire or flood, it may seem impossible to repair. We assure you that with our experience, we can restore even the most damaged items, and our repairs are invisible to the discerning eye or expert collector.

Japanned longcase clocks.

These fine antique japanned longcase clocks become rather distressed over the years partly because the artwork has long since faded and the gold work has long become distressed, but they can be restored even if they are in a rather bad condition.

As you can see from the following photographs this particular clock has been left for many years, the paintwork has faded the gold has lost its lustre the silvered dial has become blacked and the movement non-functioning, but as you can see from the photograph on the right it has been restored to its former glory.please see link for other photographs

A Broken and Newly Restored Walnut Period Clock

Here is a recent example of what we do here at Green and Cockburn Antique Restoration. This clock had an unfortunate tumble down the stairs leaving it in pieces. Once thought to be unrestorable, it has now been fully repaired in our workshops.

From Minor Repairs to Complete Restoration of Antiques

We pride ourselves in what we call 'invisible' repairs. This means that if we have restored an antique table, chair or a clock case, you should not be able to see where the repair has been carried out. Please browse through our other examples of antique clock repairs and antique furniture restoration projects. We think you will agree that our repair and conservation work is of the highest standard, and you can trust us to provide the best restoration service possible with your much beloved and cherished antiques.

According to TV's Antiques Restoration Roadshow: "Malcolm Green of green and Cockburn is a multi-talented antiques restorer and is the resident clocks expert on the show and other BBC programs. Malcolm is a fully affiliated member of BAFRA and has been asked to undertake restoration of some very important antique clocks and furniture for private individuals, private collections and stately homes. His knowledge of antiques and restoration has allowed him to work for insurance companies and solicitors using his valuing skills. Though mostly to be found in his workshop, he has also found time to teach and lecture at colleges and institutions."

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