By Joyce Stevens


A lot of people have antiques such as furniture, pictures and clocks in their home. If one of your pieces has fallen into disrepair or when it has been damaged you may be planning to get the piece restored by an expert. When you are searching for professional Antique Clock Restoration there are various options available to you.

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.

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 various ways to locate a restorer that can do the work on your timepiece. Antique dealers can be found in many towns and cities and they will have the details for an expert and many restorers advertise in the press. Browsing the web is also a great way to find the experts and their web sites contain some useful information for you to read.

The web pages for the restorers will list the type of work that is carried out and you can look at pictures of timepieces that have been restored for others. Most web sites will also have a testimonials page which allows you to read some useful client feedback. If you need to contact an expert that you have found on the net you are able to call them or send an email.

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.

In some cases you will need to use the services of a courier company to get your clock to a restorer. You should always pack your timepiece properly so that it is protected while it is on the road. It is also advisable to take out some transit insurance in case the timepiece is damaged or lost.

The costs of getting clocks restored will vary and be dictated by how long the job takes and the parts required. The specialists may need to make some components from scratch to carry out the repairs. When your timepiece has been restored you can pay the bill and retain the payment receipt.




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