Clock repairs by an experienced Horologist
Clocks repaired and sympathetically restored
All work guaranteed
Lantern Clocks
Verge Bracket Clocks
Early Verge Balance Wheel
Longcase/Grandfather Clocks
Tavern Clocks
Dial Clocks
Torsion Clocks
Vienna Regulators
Modern, mechanical clocks
Mystery Clocks
Specialist Clocks
Music Boxes
About Us
Restoring your faith
I have learned over the years that the true value of a clock is not measured in financial cost to buy or replace, but in the irreplaceable memories they hold in their hands.
I have been a clockmaker for nearly 20 years but have loved all things mechanical throughout my life. As a little boy I collected steam engines and loved making models and any craft using my hands. I have always enjoyed understanding how things work together, from huge bridge constructions to delicate, fine jewellery. I love cars and was a mechanic for 12 years before realising the benefits of a warm, clean workshop over a cold, dirty garage.
I have worked on just about every kind of clock from tiny verge movements to large turret clocks 60 feet up. After years of working for a well-renowned local clock shop, I decided to take the plunge and start my own business. I have been delighted to receive good feedback from my customers for restoring their precious timepieces to perfect working order. Each clock is individually assessed and considered as different types of clock require varying levels of sympathetic restoration. I don't believe a beautiful antique clock with signs of a long and eventful life should be restored so that it looks like a cheap reproduction. Patina, aging and fading add to the history and authenticity of genuine antiques and these qualities should be admired rather than polished away. The inner mechanicals of old clocks do suffer from wear and inexperienced handling and I love to give them back their 'voice' so that my customers can hear their chimes again. Some clocks I have worked on have been in the family for generations and my customers want their grandchildren to enjoy their beautiful sounds as they once did. Others have bought or inherited clocks and never heard them working properly.
I am happy to respond to any queries and will always give free advice. I stand by any quote I make and guarantee that work for 12 months. Having said that, a clock should only require a service every 5 years if overhauled properly by an experienced horologist.
How to put your clock back
On Sunday 25th October at 2am clocks go back by 1 hour. British Summer Time was first introduced as part of the Summer Time Act in 1916 so that people could save energy and spend more time outdoors during the day.
- Striking clocks should never be taken backwards
- The easiest way to put a clock back with a pendulum is to stop the pendulum from swinging for 1 hour. To restart, give a small swing, just enough to hear it ticking.
- Clocks with a platform escapement (a Timepiece, not striking clocks) the hands can be taken backwards 1 hour.
- Striking clocks with a platform escapement - do not attempt to stop the balance wheel as they are delicate and can break easily. Move the hands forwards 11 hours, allowing the clock to strike at each half-hour and hour to avoid it from going out of sequence. Alternatively, allow the clock to run down and wind up once the time is correct.
Moving your clock backward sometimes causes problems with striking. Is your clock striking correctly? We may be able to help you over the phone so give us a call for some friendly advice.
Time to show your clock how much you care
Winter is looming and clocks are often associated with the warm cosy atmosphere we like to enjoy at this time of year.
If you've been meaning to find out about your clocks and what it would take to have it restored and chiming again, give us a call. Happy to discuss work required, time scales and prices.
Free, no obligation quotes to include collection and installation for complete peace of mind.
