30 June 2016 Spring clock Restoration and repairs Not all my work is with longcase clocks. Here are examples of some recently repaired and restored spring clocks. Dates from 1790 to 1860 Click Here 23 February 2013 Clock Case Restoration Although I have covered this issue before on the website, I thought it a good idea to show some further examples of recent work. If you would like an estimate for the restoration of your antique clock or case please get in touch. Click Here 8 February 2013 YORKSHIRE LONGCASE CLOCK FOR SALE A nice and well proportioned Yorkshire 8 day painted dial longcase clock FOR SALE, made in the mid 19th century and signed Lyon of Bridlington. This is a pretty clock of nice proportions in a typical Yorkshire case, it has a nicely executed fox hunting scene in the dials arch top, the clock has been fully restored and serviced. Price £2950, including delivery and setup on main land UK, NOW SOLD. Click Here 17 August 2011 MANCHESTER MADE LONGCASE CLOCK FOR SALE It is interesting to note that only 10 to 15 percent of clocks made in the mid 18th century survive today; so here is an opportunity to own an interesting and original example of a really nice Manchester made longcase clock from this period. This 8 day example with a brass dial and very crisp and fine engraving was made in circa 1760 and is an interesting piece of social history. The case has nice proportions and is of oak and has the original caddy top. James Sandiford, a clock maker of Manchester was born in 1725 and died in 1775 aged 50, he was baptised on the 1st of August 1725 at the Collegiate Church, Manchester, and he married there on the 4th August 1762, and was buried there on 12th April 1775. The clock is currently undergoing restoration, photos and further details on request. Priced at £5500 including delivery and set-up on mainland UK. Click Here NOW SOLD 17 April 2011 A selection of spring clocks Although I do specialise in Longcase clocks I see quite a few spring clocks in the workshop for service & repairs and restoration work, here are a few recent examples. Click Here 27 February 2011 John Jefferys, London John Jefferys, London, a watchmaker of considerable repute, but did he actually make longcase clocks? Here are some details of the restoration of a wonderful quality longcase clock signed by him and made in the 1740's. Click Here 22 July 2010 Thomas Harrison a Liverpool Clockmaker Here we have a top quality Liverpool made Longcase clock from about 1775 that has been fully restored in our workshops. Click Here 3 January 2010 Lewis Thomas of Chester Lewis Thomas of Chester, a very interesting maker, this fine 18th century longcase came into the workshop for repair and restoration work and you can see what was done (updated July 2010) Click Here 26 June 2009 Some recent longcase restorations Here are some recent longcase clocks that have been through the workshop for restoration and repair work Click Here 26 June 2009 Peter Clare Manchester Clockmaker A brass dial longacase clock by Peter Clare the well known Manchester Quaker clockmaker UPDATED Dec 2009 Click Here 23 April 2009 Archibald Coates a Clockmaker of Wigan Moving a longcase clock yourself? Here is a nice brass dial that suffered damage to the movement and dial while being moved by the owner. Click Here 2 December 2008 A painted dilemma, James Sandiford Manchester Here is a small piece written for the Horological Journal that describes a recent longcase clock restoration. Click Here 23 October 2008 A David Collier of Gatley Here is another restoration of a Collier family longcase clock. This clock movement made in circa 1770 was found in a local loft clearance, although in a very poor condition it has several unusual features and so I decided to restore it in the hope that a nice 13" northern clock case would come to light, have you got one? Click Here 23 October 2008 The British Horological Institute As a qualified restorer and member of the BHI I work to their code of practise, they have a new website and it is well worth a visit Click here 17 October 2008 That darn cat! Some details of the repairs done to a Robert Todd, London, hoop and spike wall clock made about 1730 which was knocked from the wall by the American owners cat Click Here 6 July 2008 Casework Does your clock case need some work? Here are some examples of recent repairs and restorations completed on an assortment of clock cases, I hope you will find them interesting, if you need some advice please contact me. Click Here 25 March 2008 Examples of dial restoration Here are some examples of the restoration of long case clock dials. I get many long case clocks into my workshop for repairs and service work and it is always nice to see them working again and looking their best. A sympathetic restoration such as this adds real value to your clock Click Here 14 October 2007 Samuel Ashton & Peter Vigne Here are details of two clocks that recently came through the workshop for repair and restoration work. A long Case clock by Samuel Ashton and a spring table clock by Peter Vigne of Bath. Both these clocks have unusual strike mechanisms Click Here 20 April 2007 Clocks Magazine Click here, to visit the monthly magazine for clock collectors, repairers and makers worldwide 24 February 2007 Some Recent Clocks through the workshop Here are some photos of a selection of long case clocks that have been through my workshop for repairs and restoration work. Click Here 13 February 2007 The Collier Family of Clockmakers For those of you interested in the history of the Collier family of clockmakers from Gatley & Cheadle. Included is a family tree showing the clockmaking branch of the family that started in the early 18th century. Can I please thank Janice Tostevin a descendant of David & John Collier for her sterling job of research. If you have a Collier clock we are always interested in seeing some photos, UPDATED AUGUST 2009 Click Here 8 November 2006 A 6-air cylinder Music box This wonderful music box was made by Nicole Frères of Geneva in about 1840 Click Here 8 November 2006 Peter Fearnley of Wigan Here is a nice long case clock by this well known northern maker, made in about 1780, the clock was shabby and not running Click Here 2 July 2006 Micro Laser Welding Here we see Micro Laser Welding used to repair and conserve the pinions in a nice Norfolk posted frame clock by Peter Boyce of Beccles, made circa 1750 Click Here 11 June 2006 A 30HR marriage clock by Waller of Preston This is a very nice 30Hr single brass dial marriage clock by John or Thomas Waller of Preston made in about 1720. The clock has not run for many years and is now back in the land of the living. The dial is 10 inches square and has some wonderful cupid riding an eagle spandrels, rare on northern long case clocks. Click Here 11 June 2006 Further news on my Samuel Collier of Eccles Further work on the movement and dial of the Samuel Collier painted dial long case clock. The dial is now finished and complete with replacement moon disc. The next task is to make a new hour hand and the unusual calendar hand. Click Here 30 April 2006 Some recent clocks Just a sample of some of the recent clocks through the workshop for repair & service ....Click Here 6 February 2006 The John Harrison Commemoration At last some recognition for John Harrison, a memorial in Westminster Abbey on 24th March 2006....Click Here 29 December 2005 A recent selection This is a selection of some recent repair and restoration work, I hope you find it interesting? Click Here 7 October 2005 Samuel Collier of Eccles, What a challenge! Samuel Collier of Eccles, an early white dial three train long case movement from 1780 as a long term restoration project Click Here 7 October 2005 An English Dial Railway Clock This clock was made by Winterhalder & Hofmeier in Schwarzenbach, Germany at the turn of the 19th century, one of a batch supplied to the old Midland Railway. Nice to see it running again. Click Here 24 June 2005 George III spring clock by William Goodhall An unreliable spring table clock working again. Click Here 15 June 2005 A Giant carriage Clock by Richard & Co This giant carriage clock had been dropped and then poorly repaired, if you would like the full report on this restoration please e-mail me.Click Here 31 May 2005 Posted Frame 30 Hr clock A nice 10 inch single hand posted frame long case clock movement from circa 1725.Click Here 22 May 2005 A 30 HR clock by Porthouse of Penrith This clock was made to celebrate the wedding of John & Eleanor Ebdale in circa 1780. Click Here 9 May 2005 The Horrors Of NO Servicing This 8 day long case clock by Manchester maker James Sandiford shows all the horrors of no service work in 30 years!! Please don't let your clock get in this condition, give me a call. Click Here 9 May 2005 Large Fusee Wall clock This very unusual clock was made as a marketing initiative for the Manchester and Salford industrialist Sir William Bailey.Click Here 9 May 2005 Japy French marble mantle clock A sad French marble clock that had been in the same family since 1873.Click Here 8 May 2005 George Jamison 1790 A hoop and spike travelling alarm clock by George Jamison of Posrtsea.Click Here 8 May 2005 Evill & Sons of Bath circa 1785 A small 30 HR longcase clock with alarm feature and damage to the dial.Click Here 8 May 2005 Richard Marshall 1755 A nice 30 Hour Long case clock by Richard Marshall of Wolsingham near Durham, see the pdf for details of the movement restoration project. Click Here