The Clock Story
The Clock Story This early 18th Century English
Table clock was brought to us for a simple clean and fix-up. Much
to their surprise, we informed the owners that this clock was made by one of England's most
important clock-makers of the 17th/18th Century Braunker Watts. Watts
was an apprentice of Joseph Knibb and worked in London, Fleet street from
the late 17th Century till his death in the first quarter of the 18th
Century. This clock dates from approx. 1720 and needed serious
restoration to the clockwork as well as the case. What started out as a quick fix
ended up in a major restoration project including replacing changes made
in the past, major mechanical repairs, total cleaning, replacing veneer,
ebonizing
the case, fretwork, silver-coating, gilding and tuning. This more than 6
month process resulted in a magnificent example of timepiece-history
returned to its original glory and currently valued at over €
35.000,00
Dutch &
Duchess is available for period restorations of antique
furniture from various wood, wood veneer
and a variety of finishes. We make locks turn, chimes ring, drawers glide
with perfection.
traditional furniture restoration
We offer:
no
obligation estimates
As well as:
all hardware (grips, hinges)
Before
After
We take care of:
modern furniture repair
touch up movers' damage
refinishing
French polish
English finish
varnishing
patination
veneer repair
marquetry and parquetry
woodworm treatment repair of porcelain
free
restoration advice
cost-versus-value advice
fixed
estimates
fixed
delivery times
full
restoration plans
step-by-step restoration
photo
documentation
written
documentation
certificates
valuations
pick-up
and delivery
keys and locks
caning, rushing and webbing
upholstery
tooled leather
gilding mirrors
paintings (repair and cleaning)
rewiring of lamps and lusters
repairing/cleaning crystal lusters
clock repair acoustic
electric instrument repairs 
