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Whether through design, architecture or function, this is our choice of the top ten most famous clocks in the world. All are closely linked to the social and political history of their locations or commemorate a specific event in world history.

It may look the part, but how do I know if my grandfather clock is antique? With ‘antique’ usually used to describe clocks over 100 years old, most are.  Modern forgeries are rare as plausible fakes are difficult to make and enough genuine examples still exist to supply the demand.

Whether yours is a recent purchase or a family heirloom, it is important to know how to look after a grandfather clock. Grand and imposing, yet elegant and delicate in its workings, a grandfather clock will be a treasured feature of the owners home.

The history of the grandfather clock stretches back further than most people would imagine. The first mechanical clock on record was built by the future Pope Sylvester II in 996 for the German town of Magdeburg.

Servicing a clock is really just another term for cleaning. Nobody can expect their car to run faultlessly for years without any maintenance.

The movement was completely stripped down and cleaned, missing and broken parts were replaced or manufactured where necessary, and the oak

The famous Roman city of Chester boasts a four-sided turret clock, above the east gate of the ancient city defence walls.

Supplied by 'Joyce & Co, Whitchurch' in 1897 to celebrate

What is the difference between a Grandfather, a Grandmother and a Granddaughter Clock?

This is a very common question! 

There are 3 

We're concentrating on what we do best.. clock repair and restoration

Since losing a valued member of staff who specialised in watch and pocket watch repair, we've decided to focus on