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Jul 7, 2015 · The clock spent most of it's life in smoking environments. A local shop quoted me $450 to restore the face. (Remove the spandrels, clean and/or re silver the number dial and polish and re-varnish. I have read a little on-line about cleaning but wanted to see what this community has to say.
Jun 15, 2010 · 7 Refresh with Howard’s Orange Oil: Another product that I often apply to old clock cases that don’t need a new finish—but just a “refreshing” —is Howard’s Orange Oil. Just soak a T-shirt pad in the orange oil and apply it to the clock case. Wipe dry and then let it sit over night.
May 5, 2023 · Step 19 Replacing the clock face and hands. You can now replace the clock face, lining up its 4 pins with the holes in the front panel. Insert the tapered pins to secure it. Press the hour hand, then the minute hand onto their spindles, lining them both up accurately at 12 o'clock.
Jun 14, 2021 · If a clock has important provenance and extensive repairs to the movement and/or case alter it in a negative way and I will leave it alone. But I will always clean a clock case (unless otherwise directed) because as one clockmaker I know put it, “isn’t patina just another word for dirt!”.
- The Value and History of Longcase Clocks
- Why Is A Longcase Clock called A Grandfather Clock?
- Caring For A Longcase Clock
- Longcase Clock Restoration
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The first longcase clocks came into existence when a new, smaller mechanism was created in 1658, this escapement allowed the clock to function with a much smaller swinging motion, opposed to the wide swings of previous inventions – instead of 80° to 100° degree swing, it now simply required 4° to 6° using less energy, but producing a far more accur...
In 1876 the song My Grandfather’s Clockbecame so popular that it became a nickname for all longcase clocks. The song tells the tale of a grandfather who had the clock from the day he was born, it marks events throughout his life by chiming and stops working the day that he dies. Typically, a grandfather clock is the tallest of the longcase variety,...
One of the most important aspects of caring for a longcase clock is winding. Depending on the type of clock you own, it may last for one day, eight days, or up to a month before needing intervention. Most British clocks can be wound by a key or a crank, hold the clock in place as the key enters and wind it until you are unable to go any further – d...
Our studio recently restored two longcase clocks including an ebonised day clock with handpainted chinoiserie details. The top of the clock read tempus fugit which is a popular latin motto found on clocks translating to time flies. It came to us with damage to the casing, which was repaired and in some areas completely restored by our furniture exp...
If you have a longcase clock that requires restoration, conservation treatments, or professional maintenance, please contact our helpful team who will be happy to assist further. To make contact please email us via team@fineart-restoration.co.ukor call 0207 112 7576
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Repairs to modern clocks are also part of the Clockmaker’s daily routine. If you have an antique or vintage clock that needs repair or restoration, please get in touch via email. John Bouwman is a registered Horologist and Owner of downtown Burlington’s Clockmaker shop on John Street. The Clockmaker buys, sells, repairs and restores antique ...
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Jan 29, 2021 · Mechanical Clock Movement Restoration can include: Step one - Cleaning and Oiling. Clean the clock movement with Clockworks high grade ultrasonic fluid in a three step process. Therefore, it is ready for a clear inspection. Step Two - Inspection and Quoting. Next our professionals will give the clock movement a full inspection for any sort of ...
