Wessex Place 127 High Street Hungerford Berkshire RG17 0DL
Telephone: 01488 682277 Freefone: 0800 5870921
theclockmaker@btconnect.com
Hungerford, Berkshire
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Clocks, like everything else, eventually begin to show signs of ageing. Sometimes, a straightforward repair is all that is needed. However, in many instances some degree of restoration is necessary to bring a valued item back to its previous good condition and make sure that it works well and looks good for many years to come.
The basis of good restoration is to work sympathetically so that the integrity and quality of the original are retained and this is the approach we use at the Clockmaker. New parts are only used where absolutely necessary, every effort being made to retain as much of the original as possible.
Movements are the heart of a clock.
Our approach to these is described in the section on servicing. Dials are made in a wide variety of materials. Some of these are restored in-house while others, requiring highly specialised skills and equipment, are sent to established professionals with whom we have a close working relationship.
Our approach to these is described in the section on servicing. Dials are made in a wide variety of materials. Some of these are restored in-
The most common material for clock cases is wood. Over the years, wood whatever its finish is affected by a range of factors (sunlight, the atmosphere, handling, waxing) and develops a special quality due to this ageing process. This is called the patina. Overenthusiastic restoration of a wooden case can easily destroy this patina, a finish that can never be put back. Our aim is always to retain the special qualities of the original.
In conclusion, restoration work badly carried out can drastically reduce the value of your clock sometimes doing damage which is irreversible. At the Clockmaker, we have the ability and the experience to ensure that your spending is rewarded with added value and the certainty of continued enjoyment of your special possession.
Restoration
