Thursday, April 12, 2018

Locating An Expert 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.

Clocks are built using many components and each part can sometimes suffer due to age and components can get damaged. Clocks will have a mechanical movement, face, hands and a glass window. A clock is usually housed in a case which can be made from metals, woods and porcelains. There are many types of clock in various sizes and they will all need to be properly looked after so that they function well.

Many antique timepieces are extremely valuable and it is essential that you only allow experts to work on them. A restoration expert will spend years learning their craft before they are fully qualified. Allowing an amateur to work on your valuable timepiece could be costly and permanent damage could be caused.

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 web pages for the restorers will list the type of work that is carried out and you can look at pictures of timepieces that have been restored for others. Most web sites will also have a testimonials page which allows you to read some useful client feedback. If you need to contact an expert that you have found on the net you are able to call them or send an email.

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 prices charged to restore a timepiece will depend on the parts needed and the time taken to do the work. In some cases the restorer may have to manufacture new parts to replace worn or damaged components. When you have paid the bill for the work you should retain the payment receipt along with the contact details for the restorer.




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