Introduction
My interest in clocks began about 30 years ago when we purchased an oak-cased English Dial fusee clock c1840
for the princely sum of £2.50 or, as the seller put it, 'the price of drink' (My wife had offered him £2.00).
We escaped quickly from the shop clutching said clock - such a bargain has never been repeated!
The glass,
bezel and doors were missing and the movement was green. At the time I was working with a colleague who
was a keen amature horologist and, after describing my find, he became rather excited. He explained how
to repair and restore the clock. But his teaching came with a warning - Horology
is Addictive.
The purpose of this site is to
share my interest in horology. In particular, the design and construction of 'contemporary' clocks
and sundials, and the repair and restoration of old clocks. The site is aimed at people who simply want to get
a clock fixed properly, and at people who already have some horological knowledge.
Design and Construction: I find more satisfaction in exploring new ideas,
rather than reproducing designs of say the 19th century. I am particularly
interested in the way technical and aesthetic aspects interact to enhance
the visual effect.
Repair: Most people
are unaware of what is involved to repair and
restore a clock properly. Sadly, horology has more than its share of
bodgers who can easily ruin, or devalue, a treasured clock. I shall
explain briefly the correct servicing procedure,
and describe common
clock faults and how a good repairer would correct them.
