Finding and Restoring Longcase Clocks

By

Anthony Ells

This comprehensive guide to finding and buying longcase clocks tells you everything you will need to know about what to look for, what to avoid, and their prices and restoration costs, before going on to cover the practical aspects of restoration.

     Contents include:

• A detailed section on the workings of the clock, covering the time and strike trains.

• An introduction to the restoration project, what it involves and advice on how to proceed.

• Step-by-step instructions on assessing and restoring the clock case, dial and hands, and the clock movement.

• Advice on setting up the clock and keeping it in good working order.

• Instructions on making a clock either from a kit or from plans.

• Illustrated with some 200 photographs and a colour section.

ISBN 1-86126-420-8

Published by

The Crowood Press

Ramsbury

Marlborough

Wilts

SN8 2HR

Tel: 01672 520320         www.crowood.com