Finding A Specialist For Antique Clock Restoration

Publié par Unknown on lundi 23 avril 2018

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 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 sites for the restoration specialists will give you an idea of the work that can be done and there may also be photos of clocks that have been restored. The web pages may also post feedback from clients that have had work done in the past. You are able to get in touch with the restorer by sending an email or you can call them to discuss things.

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.

When you need to transport a timepiece to a restorer it is important that you use an established transport company. You need to securely package the timepiece to give it adequate protection whilst it is in transit. You will also have to insure the clock against damage or loss while it is being transported.

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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