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. Here is a family tree that details the clockmaking branch of the family starting in the early 18th century. Can I thank Janice Tostevin a relation to the Colliers for her sterling job of research. 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