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Repairs and Restoration 

 
Movements 
Restoration of timepiece movements is a very different process from the standard periodic servicing that we recommend. The goal of restoration is to return the movement to as near original condition as possible. 
 
The movement is subjected to the standard servicing practices but is then completely refinished. Every part of the dissembled movement is painstakingly and meticulously refurbished. 
All fixing screws are re-slotted and polished, and re-blued where appropriate.  
All return springs and click springs are re-grained and all levers and arbours refinished. 
Every part including the movement plates are made to look like new - particularly attractive when the finished movement is designed to be visible, such as in carriage, and other glass panel clocks. 
 
Casework 
Whether through accidental damage or just the passage of time, casework can become in need of repair or general overhaul and restoration. 
 
For brass cased clocks, our specialists are able to completely dismantle the casework, strip off old lacquer, clean and re-polish and finally re-assemble after applying a new protective finish that will return the case to it's former glory and maintain the look for many years to come! 
For wooden casework our highly skilled team can undertake all your requirements from a simple clean and re-polish to a full restoration, including the make up of new mouldings and correction of other losses and the repair of joint-work. 
 
All our work is carried out to the highest of standards and we pride ourselves in meeting with your full expectations and satisfaction. 
 
Dials 
Over time many clock dials can become faded, worn or indeed damaged. Our dial restoration service aims to sympathetically return your timepiece to it's original look. 
 
For brass dials we are able to strip back and clean and re-apply numerals, and subsequently refinish with lacquer, where appropriate. 
For silvered dials similarly we would strip, clean and re-silver using traditional methods, before re-applying the numerals and other dial details. 
 

Other work undertaken 

Valuations for insurance or probate 
Gilding and lacquerwork, including silver and gold re-plating 
Wrist watch case and bracelet refurbishment including polished and brushed finishes 
Servicing and repairs to barometers, barographs, music boxes, and other mechanical treasures 
We can also undertake small jewellery design and repairs 
 

Get in touch today 

For all sales, servicing or general enquiries please contact our office via phone, email or the Contact Us page. We are happy to help.