Searching For Professional Antique Clock Restoration

By Joyce Stevens


Many people buy and collect antiques such as paintings, furniture, pottery and clocks. When a piece is showing its age or when it has suffered some damage you may want to get the item restored so that it can be enjoyed. When you are trying to find a specialist for Antique Clock Restoration there are many that can work on your timepiece.

Antique timepieces are built with many mechanical components and other parts that can all wear over a period of time and they can also get damaged. Clocks consist of a movement, face and a glass panel on the front. Timepieces are mounted in some kind of case which can be made from wood, ceramics, brass and other types of metal. Clocks come in many different sizes and all pieces need to be properly maintained so that they keep accurate time.

A lot of older timepieces are worth a lot of money and they should only be serviced and restored by a professional. The people that restore clocks will need to train for many years before they have the necessary experience to work. If you allow an unskilled restorer to work on your timepiece it could be permanently damaged and it could also be devalued.

You are able to locate a restorer that can bring your timepiece back to life by searching in a few places. Antique stores are operating in many areas and they will be able to give you the contact details for a restorer and many experts also advertise in newspapers and magazines. You can also find a large number of restorers online and their web sites are worth checking out to get some information.

The internet sites for the restoration specialists will list all of the different work that can be carried out and there may also be some pictures of timepieces that have previously been worked on. Some of the web sites will also have a testimonials page where you can look at customer comments and feedback. When you wish to contact the experts you should call them or send an email to get more information and to discuss the work that is required.

When you have found someone to work on your timepiece you can contact them and get a price for the job. The expert will look at the clock to work out how long the work will take and to determine what spares are required. When you get a quote it is useful to call a few experts to get a quote so that you can compare them before you make any decisions.

If you have to send your timepiece away to get it restored you will need to use a reliable courier firm. Always ensure that the clock is well packaged to protect it while it is being transported. You should also make sure that your timepiece is fully insured against loss or damage in transit.

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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