Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Finding A Specialist For Antique Clock Restoration

By Joyce Stevens


Many people buy and collect antiques such as paintings, furniture, pottery and clocks. When a piece is showing its age or when it has suffered some damage you may want to get the item restored so that it can be enjoyed. When you are trying to find a specialist for Antique Clock Restoration there are many that can work on your timepiece.

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.

A lot of older timepieces are worth a lot of money and they should only be serviced and restored by a professional. The people that restore clocks will need to train for many years before they have the necessary experience to work. If you allow an unskilled restorer to work on your timepiece it could be permanently damaged and it could also be devalued.

There are a few ways to find an expert that will be able to restore your timepiece. You can visit an antique dealer and they will usually be able to put you in touch with a restorer and many of them also advertise in specialist magazines. Many of the restorers also advertise on the internet and the web pages are worth looking at when doing some research.

The internet sites for the restoration specialists will list all of the different work that can be carried out and there may also be some pictures of timepieces that have previously been worked on. Some of the web sites will also have a testimonials page where you can look at customer comments and feedback. When you wish to contact the experts you should call them or send an email to get more information and to discuss the work that is required.

When you have found someone to work on your timepiece you can contact them and get a price for the job. The expert will look at the clock to work out how long the work will take and to determine what spares are required. When you get a quote it is useful to call a few experts to get a quote so that you can compare them before you make any decisions.

If you have to send your timepiece away to get it restored you will need to use a reliable courier firm. Always ensure that the clock is well packaged to protect it while it is being transported. You should also make sure that your timepiece is fully insured against loss or damage in transit.

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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