Clockwise Clocks
– Established 1956 –
Discover the timeless craftsmanship of antique clock repair & restoration with Clockwise Antique Clocks, a family business with over three generations of horological expertise based in Gloucester. Established in 1956, we specialise in restoring and repairing fine antique clocks, including longcase, bracket, fusee, carriage, French, and American clocks. With a dedication to traditional conservation methods and exceptional craftsmanship, we bring historic clocks back to life while preserving their authenticity and charm.
CLOCKWISE
We specialise in antique clock restoration. As a third-generation horologist with over 35 years of hands-on experience, our master craftsman ensures your treasured clock is in the safest hands. From dial restorations using original paints and silvering techniques to cabinet repairs with natural oils and waxes, every step is undertaken with the care and precision the original maker intended. Whether it’s a simple repair or a full antique clock restoration, we guarantee the authenticity of your clock is never compromised. And with clients from the world of business, film, sport, royalty, and aristocracy – yet more than happy with traditional clients – Clockwise Antique Clocks has an unrivalled reputation for excellence.
We use original paints, traditional silvering techniques, and natural oils and waxes for cabinet work to preserve your clock’s authenticity. Movements are repaired with the same care as the original maker intended, using trusted conservation methods. Every restoration comes with a guarantee of up to three years for your peace of mind.
Preserve the beauty and precision of your cherished clock with our expert clock repair and restoration services. With meticulous care and unmatched attention to detail, we restore your beloved clock to its former glory, ensuring it stands the test of time.
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From longcases to bracket clocks, each piece is meticulously restored and guaranteed for three years, offering both authenticity and reliability. With tracked and insured global delivery or personal setup available, finding the perfect clock has never been easier.
Restoration
Discover expert antique clock restoration and sales backed by unparalleled service, a three-year guarantee, and a reputation trusted by collectors worldwide.
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Behind every repaired antique clock is the meticulous work carried out in our dedicated workshop. Here, we use traditional techniques and conservation methods to bring antique clocks back to life while preserving their authenticity.
1, Jetty Road, Hempsted, GL2 5FS
Appointment Only
Step into our showroom to explore a curated collection of beautifully restored antique clocks. From longcase to bracket clocks, each piece reflects timeless craftsmanship and history.
The Malt House, Unit 2, Tewkesbury Retail Park, Ashchurch Road, Ashchurch, GL20 8UY
Monday to Sunday 10am – 5pm
The clock face is the most visible part of any clock, often the first to show age through faded numerals, flaking paint, or tarnished brass. At Clockwise, we specialise in antique clock face restoration, bringing back the original elegance and character while preserving historical integrity.
Whether your dial is hand-painted, silvered, enamel, or brass, we use gentle, traditional techniques to clean, retouch, or re-silver without erasing the originality. Restoration may include stabilising flaking surfaces, restoring numeral legibility, and repairing damage from past improper cleaning.
Our goal is to enhance legibility and appearance while retaining the authentic patina and beauty of the era it was made. Every face we restore is handled with the utmost care – no shortcuts, no aggressive stripping, just true craft.
Longcase clocks (often known as grandfather clocks) are among the most iconic and majestic forms of antique timekeeping. At Clockwise, longcase clock restoration is one of our specialist areas. From the movement to the case, pendulum to hood, we restore each component with precision and respect for the original craftsmanship.
Whether your clock dates from the 18th or 19th century, we can restore the mechanism, clean and stabilise the woodwork, repair veneering or inlay. These tall clocks often suffer from environmental wear over centuries – wood shrinkage, cracked dials, worn gearing and we carefully address each issue without compromising authenticity.
We provide full assessments and timelines, ensuring your longcase clock doesn’t just look stunning, but runs with the accuracy and dignity it once had.
The heart of any antique clock lies in its mechanism and this is where our horological expertise truly shines. At Clockwise, antique clock mechanism restoration involves a complete strip-down, clean, assessment, and rebuild using time-honoured methods.
We restore verge escapements, balance wheels, striking mechanisms, chiming gear, and more. Every gear is inspected for wear, every pivot polished, and worn bushes replaced with care. Nothing is rushed, and no modern shortcuts are taken – because antique clock movements deserve to be treated as the micro-engineered marvels they are.
Whether your clock has stopped completely, runs erratically, or simply needs a full service, we’ll restore it to dependable function while preserving its originality wherever possible.
The body of an antique clock is often overlooked – yet it plays a huge role in the aesthetic and historical value. Our clock case restoration service includes detailed woodwork repairs, veneer replacements, polish revival, and sympathetic cleaning of inlays, mouldings, or carvings.
From oak longcase clocks to mahogany mantel clocks, we restore cracked panels, sun-bleached finishes, and damaged joinery. Where required, we use traditional French polishing, wax finishes, or gentle cleaning – never aggressive sanding or modern polyurethane coatings.
We aim to retain patina while ensuring structural integrity. The result is a clock that retains its age-appropriate charm, while looking as proud and cared-for as it did in its heyday.
Our Reach
At Clockwise, our craftsmanship isn’t limited to one town or city. We proudly restore and repair antique clocks for clients across Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds, South West England, and further afield throughout the UK.
Our workshop welcomes projects from a wide network of locations. Whether you’re in the heart of Gloucester or tucked away in a Cotswold village, we’re here to bring your treasured timepiece back to life. We frequently work with customers from:
Stroud and surrounding areas – Nailsworth, Painswick, Randwick, Chalford, Minchinhampton, Stonehouse, and Avening
The wider Gloucestershire region – Tetbury, Cirencester, Wotton-Under-Edge, Dursley, Cam, and Frampton
Nearby towns and cities – Cheltenham, Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Worcester/Worcestershire, and across South Wales
No matter where you are based, from local Cotswold villages to larger cities across England, we provide reliable collection, restoration, and delivery services, ensuring your clock receives the specialist attention it deserves.
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