I hold to the highest standards set by AIC code of ethics. The clock dials (moon dials) are stabilized and restored to as near original condition as possible to maintain their value. Dial conservation includes consolidating loose flakes, treating rust, filling areas of loss, cleaning, color matching, repairing graphics/numerical, inpainting of decorative art work, and gold leaf replacement.
The dials discolor and fade over time hiding many of the intricate details. The sensitive restoration process ensures that the age of the clock is respected without making it look brand new or over restored. The finished results can be remarkable and can transform the look of the clock. Sometimes the original maker’s or supplier’s name is hidden but can be found and restored by cleaning and careful inspection, giving opportunities to find out more about the history of the clock and the clock maker.
Fun Fact:
When is a clock not a clock?
When it’s a timepiece. The word “clock” was derived from the Dutch word “glock” which means bell. The term clock was then applied to those timepieces which “struck a bell”. Therefore “clocks” that do not strike or chime are technically called timepieces.
The dials discolor and fade over time hiding many of the intricate details. The sensitive restoration process ensures that the age of the clock is respected without making it look brand new or over restored. The finished results can be remarkable and can transform the look of the clock. Sometimes the original maker’s or supplier’s name is hidden but can be found and restored by cleaning and careful inspection, giving opportunities to find out more about the history of the clock and the clock maker.
Fun Fact:
When is a clock not a clock?
When it’s a timepiece. The word “clock” was derived from the Dutch word “glock” which means bell. The term clock was then applied to those timepieces which “struck a bell”. Therefore “clocks” that do not strike or chime are technically called timepieces.