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Specialist in the repair and restoration of Antique Clocks, Barometers, Dials and Gilding.
(Member of the British Horological Institute)
A full repair and restoration service is offered by our experienced craftsmen. For further details, please see below:
- Clock Dial Restoration & Gilding
Enamel Dials:- Damaged and crazed dials can be restored to almost original condition.
Brass Dials:- Complete restoration of all parts, silvering chapter, second and date rings, painted moon dials, all brass parts cleaned and lacquered, spandrels gilded.
Gilding:- All clock parts can be gilded and lacquered.
Our aim is to complete all work within four to five weeks.
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| Bracket Clock by Florimond & Goddard, London. Full restoration of the movement, case and dial. (Click to enlarge) | Painted Dial by John Hendrick, Liverpool. A complete repaint following the original style. (Click to enlarge) |
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- Clock & Barometer Restoration
Established for over thirty years restoring clock movements and the cases, most if not all have been repaired in the past without respect to the original makers skill.
Our aim is to sympathetically repair and restore the clock or barometer to as near its original condition as possible with full regard to its age.
Movements are stripped, cleaned and polished as appropriate. Spring movements are fitted with new springs as standard, fuse movements are also fitted with new gut or wire lines, as are long-case clocks. Pivot holes are re-bushed as required, new and replacement parts are made in keeping with the age and style of the clock. Cases are cleaned and repaired, new parts made in the same wood using traditional glues, then the polish is revived if it is possible or re-polished if not. All metal case parts cleaned and lacquered or gilded.
All items are photographed on arrival as a record of their condition and again during the stages of restoration, copies sent to the customer via post or e-mail.
Please be willing to wait two or three months for work to be completed, estimates are provided at the outset of all work. Valuation with photographs can be supplied on completion.
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- Search Service
Search on your behalf - I am able to offer a SEARCH SERVICE to customers looking for a particular type or style of clock. I am willing to view auctions, inspect items and report the condition etc. and bid on you're behalf subject to a maximum bid figure being agreed.
Payment to be made in Pounds Sterling, by cheque, cash, bankers order, or by direct payment to my account. (details sent on request)
The customer is responsible for: -
Payment of all costs associated with shipping, insurance, taxes, import duty, licenses etc. Postage and packing within the UK are at cost.
We accept no liability whatsoever for any losses, all major work should be sent to us by an insured service.
Finished work will be sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery or an insured carrier, you will be notified by phone or e- mail when items are ready for delivery.