About Us
About Us
A & L Clocks was established in 2002 and specialises in antique clock repair and restoration and clock dial repair and restoration. In particular, the full restoration of 17th, 18th and 19th century clocks and clock dials.
A & L Clocks expertise lies in the repair and restoration of antique English, French, Austrian, Swiss and German clocks. Please view our Clock and Dial restoration sections for further details. All work is performed in a sympathetic manner and in consultation with the clock owner.
Typically the type of antique clocks A&L Clocks restore are Bracket clocks, Boulle clocks, Mantle clocks, Longcase clocks, Vienna regulators, Precision regulators, Carriage clocks, French Industrial clocks, Skeleton clocks.
Having a fully equipped workshop, not only does it allows us to overhaul and restore clock movements, but also cut new wheels and pinions, re-pivoting, undertake verge conversions, make brass and steel parts matching the clock's period, gold leafing, gilding effects.
We restore and repair antique silvered clock dials, enamel dials, painted dials. We also restore most enamel and painted watch dials. Dial work can span from a small repair to a complete dial restoration.
We also restore brass, bronze, timber and marble clock cases.
Repairs are undertaken as part of the clock restoration. For warranty reasons, we cannot carry out specific repairs only.
All work is of the highest standard.
Our client base comprises of two Melbourne based premier antique dealers, clock collectors with large and small collections, single clock owners and interstate clients
We have also done Turret clock work as part of a small team in Tasmania and Melbourne.
Customer service and satisfaction are our number one priorites. We will collect the clock from its location, undertake the necessary restoration work and then return it and set it up. All work is guaranteed. Should an issue arise, it will be attended to promptly.
Workshop operating hours are shown below. All visits are by appointment only.
Mon - Fri:
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sat:
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Restored Circa 1760 French Boulle Bracket clock with original verge escapement
