Antique Clock Repair & Restoration

Whether your antique clock needs routine maintenance, mechanical repair, or a complete restoration, Yestertime provides experienced repair services for American and European mechanical clocks. We work on everything from tall case (grandfather) clocks and wall clocks to mantel clocks and other antique timepieces, helping preserve both their function and historical integrity.
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Antique Clock Repair Services

Mechanical Repairs

Cleaning, repairs, parts fabrication, and movement service.

Complete Restorations

Full restoration services for antique mechanical clocks.

House Calls

Available for grandfather clocks within 50 miles of Washington, D.C.

Clocks We Service

  • Tall Case (Grandfather)
  • Mantel
  • Wall
  • American
  • European

A note on what we don’t repair: We generally do not repair post-WWII souvenir-grade cuckoo clocks or 400-day (“anniversary”) clocks. We gladly accept examples produced during the first decade of the 20th century.

Our Repair Process

Every clock is unique, so we begin by evaluating its condition and discussing your goals.

1

Inspection

We examine your clock and determine the scope of work needed.

2

Estimate

You receive a clear estimate before any work begins.

3

Repair or Restoration

We perform the necessary repairs or complete restoration.

4

Return

Your clock comes back to you fully serviced and running.
Most repairs are completed within one to two months, depending on our current workload. Appraisal services are also available.

House Calls

We offer house calls for grandfather and tall case clocks within a 50-mile radius of Washington, D.C.

If your clock cannot easily be transported, please contact us to discuss your location and service needs.

Experience You Can Trust

Yestertime has experience performing everything from routine maintenance to complex restoration work.

Services include:

  • Cleaning
  • Bushing pivot holes
  • Polishing pivots
  • Parts fabrication
  • Complete mechanical restoration
We have restored many interesting and historically significant clocks, including:
  • French repeating carriage clocks
  • Quarter-chiming carriage clocks
  • Early English tall clocks
  • Early American tall clocks
  • Perpetual calendar clocks
Our commitment to knowledge, craftsmanship, and ethical standards is why customers continue to trust us with valuable family heirlooms.

Frequently Asked Questions About Clock Repairs

Have questions about caring for, moving, servicing, or valuing an antique clock? Below are answers to some of the questions we hear most often.

Do I need an appointment?
Yes. We see customers by appointment only.

Absolutely.

Most antique clocks should be serviced every three to six years.

Yes.

Need Antique Clock Repair?

If your antique clock has stopped running, needs routine maintenance, or requires complete restoration, we’d be happy to discuss your project.

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