Finding A Specialist For Antique Clock Restoration

By Joyce Stevens


A large number of people will buy and collect different antiques including pictures, furniture and clocks. If any of your pieces are looking tired or if they have been damaged you may be looking to get them restored. If you are trying to locate an expert for Antique Clock Restoration there are a number of experts that can do the work.

Clocks are made up of various parts and they can all suffer wear and tear and components can also get damaged. Your timepiece will have a complex movement, dial, hands and a glass panel. The actual clock will be in a casing and these can be made from wood, brass, porcelain and various precious metals. Timepieces come in various shapes and sizes and they all have to be looked after and well maintained so that they work properly.

Some antique clocks are worth huge sums of money and it is very important that they are only worked on by experts. Clock makers and restorers will spend many years learning their skills before they are qualified. If you let an unskilled person work on a timepiece you may find the permanent damage has been caused which will devalue the clock and it may be beyond repair.

There are a few ways to find an expert that will be able to restore your timepiece. You can visit an antique dealer and they will usually be able to put you in touch with a restorer and many of them also advertise in specialist magazines. Many of the restorers also advertise on the internet and the web pages are worth looking at when doing some research.

The web sites for the restoration specialists will give you an idea of the work that can be done and there may also be photos of clocks that have been restored. The web pages may also post feedback from clients that have had work done in the past. You are able to get in touch with the restorer by sending an email or you can call them to discuss things.

After locating a restorer you can call them to discuss the work and to obtain a quote. A restoration specialist will carefully examine your timepiece so that they can work out how long the work will take and to determine what spares are needed. When you are given a price for the job you can call a few other experts to get a price so that price comparisons can be made.

When you need to transport a timepiece to a restorer it is important that you use an established transport company. You need to securely package the timepiece to give it adequate protection whilst it is in transit. You will also have to insure the clock against damage or loss while it is being transported.

The prices charged to restore a timepiece will depend on the parts needed and the time taken to do the work. In some cases the restorer may have to manufacture new parts to replace worn or damaged components. When you have paid the bill for the work you should retain the payment receipt along with the contact details for the restorer.




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