Unfortunately it is difficult for me now to pick up or deliver clocks. If you want to come to the workshop you are nevertheless welcome and you can leave the object in question on the garden table, if we prearrange this. A plus for me is that I have now restored a lot of my
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This is a 1930s longcase clock made by a Russian clock factory called I was in Russia over Xmas and repaired this one with my usual set of tool. A screw driver and a pair of pliers can sometimes do the job though.
Worked on a 10″ longcase clock by John Clowes, which is always a pleasure. One side of the hour hand was missing. See pictures. Note the wonderful way the hour hand is attached to the hour wheel.
Last Thursday there was the annual winding session of the Mostyn Tompion at the BM, to which I was invited. It was quite a thrill to be allowed to wind the clock by three clicks. See pictures.
On April 10 I was admitted as a freeman to the Worshipful Clockmakers’ Company. Quite an honour. It was a lovely ceremony and my West Dean John W. friend came all the way from Preston te be present at the ceremony.
Came across a Fromanteel longcase and could not resist it. This one is very much like the one in the Oxford History of Science museum, albeit slightly more ornate, hence lightly later in style. See my collection for sale for more details
A few weeks ago I stood in front of the imposing tower. Had to make a picture when it was striking twelve. About ten years ago I went up the Elizabeth Tower (formerly called St Stephen’s Tower). Very impressive.
When I opened the door of this clock at my client’s I thought I saw a week going movement. However, when I had it on the bench it appeared to be a month-going clock with 10 pound weights. I tried to obtain confirmation that this was typical of Tompion, but nobody could shed any light
The new diary has just been published. For 15 pounds +p&p (£3) It can be yours. Clock collectors love it. Just drop me a line.
Today I was called out to have a look at a Tompion longcase. What joy. I managed to get it going without having to take it home. So my list of early clockmakers is getting longer. Apart from gothic and renaissance clocks, I now have Knibb, Jones, Quare, Etherington, Windmills, Visbach, Massy, to name a
Rick Haill: “Wim is a very experienced and reliable clock restorer. Very interesting to talk to as well, for example about his work with the clocks of Downton Abbey! I can strongly recommend Wim to anyone who has an antique – or even a more more modest modern – clock in need of repair.”
Top quality carriage clock that I am selling for a friend.Please look at the description and addittional pictures.