Mantel & Shelf Clock Repair done properly
Mantel clocks take more abuse than any other type we see. They get carried between rooms, knocked while dusting, wound too hard, and stored in garages that swing forty degrees in a day. The good news is that they are small enough to bring in, and bench work on a mantel clock is usually the most affordable service in horology.
What this service covers
- Clock stops after a few hours or will not run at all
- Strike is weak, silent, or counts the wrong hour
- Winding key turns freely — a likely broken mainspring
- Glass, bezel or hand damage after a fall
- Case veneer lifting or feet missing
Clocks and situations this suits
French drum movements with count-wheel or rack strike
Seth Thomas adamantine and black-mantel clocks
German Junghans, Hermle and Kienzle shelf clocks
Brass carriage clocks with platform escapements
Serving Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Longmont, Superior, Erie, Broomfield, Westminster, Arvada and Denver. Bench work at our Spruce Street shop; in-home visits throughout the service area. See all areas served →
Questions about mantel & shelf clock repair
Should I bring the clock in or call for a visit?
Bring it in. Anything you can safely carry is faster and less expensive to service on the bench.
How do I transport a mantel clock?
Remove the pendulum, wrap it separately, and pack the clock upright in a box with towels around the case. Never let a loose pendulum swing during transport.
Is it worth repairing a clock I bought at an estate sale?
Often yes. Estate clocks are frequently just dirty and dry rather than broken.