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There were not many different styles of clocks designed to go on the domestic wall. The original domestic clock, prior to the longcase clock, was known as a Lantern clock. This hung on the wall by means of a ‘hoop’ … Continue reading →

What is the difference between a Bracket Clock and a Mantel Clock? When clock people talk about Bracket clocks and Mantel clocks, they are trying to differentiate between those clocks that were made in the 18th. and early 19th. century, … Continue reading →

When we clockmakers talk about restoration rather than repair, what do we mean. The term restoration is much banded about nowadays and can often just be used as a more fancy term than simple repair. In terms of antique clock … Continue reading →