Overton Clocks

Ey up!! Our horological shenanigans have moved into the world of 19th century Automata.. this mechanical singing bird was made by the famous Karl Griesbaum who took over from Blaise Bontems (1814 - 1893) in the late 19th century.. Bontem was a noted Parisian specialist in the manufacture of automaton singing birds and the first of a dynasty of automaton manufacturers, which included his son Charles Jules and his grandson Lucien. Bontems' birds were famous for the realism of t...heir song. In 1960 Reuge took over Bontems as well as Eschle's production in Germany. The acquisition insured that the 200 year old tradition would be safeguarded. To this day Reuge continues the manufacture of singing birds, in the traditional manner. Birds are painstakingly feathered by hand and meticulously assembled, piece by piece.
As you can see.. it is in a very original working state and requires a full restoration. This Bird will be totally dismantled, repaired and serviced by us and I will show it's progress as we go along! It will also be ready for a new home when it's finished... if your interested in owning it.. get in touch!
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Ey up.. it's a snowy Tick Tock Thursday.. the shop will be shut today (1/3/18) due to the weather.. in the meantime.. horological shenanigans have seen quite a few notable clocks pass through the shop.. the best being a clock by Vulliamy..
Benjamin Vulliamy (1747 – 31 December 1811), was a clockmaker responsible for building the Regulator Clock, which, between 1780 and 1884, was the official regulator of time in London.
Benjamin Vulliamy was the son of Justin Vulliamy, a clo...
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Ey up.. it's tick tock Tuesday! Some wonderful horological timepieces have passed over my desk this past few weeks.. here is a complicated carriage clock with both Petit and Grand Sonniere Striking.. enjoy!! 🤓

To allow us to be more productive in the workshop, we have made the following changes. Please note that we have changed our opening times for Tuesday - Friday, we are now available/open from 9am - 12 midday for drop-ins. We are available in the shop 12 - 5pm for appointments only. If you would like to drop off or pick up a clock, please ring for an appointment if you are unable to come in the morning. Please also note there will be a limited admin service in the afternoons, which may delay us answering the phone and returning your messages. Please be patient with us. Many thanks Adrian and Alison Overton

Ey up!! Hope you a had lovely break... it's the first tick tock Thursday of the year and I have a treat.. we start the year with two Schonberger regulator Vienna clocks.. one is a "double" weight and the other is the rarer "triple" weight Vienna with Grand Sonnerie striking. As you can see. The initial condition of the movement was rough! After three days.. it is now ready for another 150 years! Enjoy! 🤓

Ey up!! This picture frame clock has just received the full treatment and is an absolute treat... the clock plays two tunes.. both a minute long and the noise in the flesh is beautiful... press play.. sip a glass of Port.. and enjoy. 😊 I will publish the second tune in a bit...

Ey up.. are you looking for a late special Xmas present? This Mid 19th century carriage clock has just been restored by us and is looking absolutely marvellous! It has the makers mark of A Dumas who was an important maker and was part of the founding makers of carriage clocks. Unlike most of the others, he made his own cases and this unusual one is made of individually cast parts that have been Gilded. The timepieces movement has been fully restored and polished and will come with a full 12 month warranty... £350.... interested? Give us a call on 01246 204978 before it goes.! 🤓

Ey up!! It's tick tick Thursday! This week is the turn of Charlie Chaplin to teach you about the art of horology and customer service!! I'm not sure if I should be watching... 🤓 enjoy!
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A full minute repeater carriage clock movement.! This marvalous miniature carriage clock has just been fully restored by us and is ready to back in its case... Thought you might like It.... 🤓 Overtonclocks.co.uk

Ey up! It's tick tick Thursday! A couple of marvoulous clocks in this week for you... the first is an extremely rare 19th century digital clock! It came to us in a very sorry state and required a bit of research to find the original patent so we could repair it! It's a shame to put the dial back on now.... the second is a minute repeating miniature carraige clock. The case has gone away for re-gilding so should look amazing when it's back.. in the meantime.. the movement has been fully stripped and cleaned and is now on test... let's just say... it's a bit complicated! Enjoy! 🤓

Ey up... just a Monday selection of photos..! Some completed clocks.. some nearly.... enjoy! 🤓

Ey up!! It's Tick Tock Thursday... we have had a bit of a change around here at Overton Clocks.. we now have a showroom with a lovely selection of clocks for sale..! Whether it's a miniature carriage clock or a rare 18th century longcase clock.. we should have something for you. The team are now all together in their newly kitted out workshop which will help with training.. Enjoy!! 🤓

Ey up!! It's tick tick Thursday! This week is focussed on our amazing apprentice..! Jessica has been with us for over a year now and is moving onto the finer clocks we work with. This palatial regulator has been fully restored from a very tired state and is now ready for a good number of years service again.. enjoy! 🤓

Remember to put your clocks back one hour tonight! While your waiting... here is a tune for you to enjoy! We call it Clock Shop Tinkle.... enjoy! 🤓

An absolutely stunning carriage clock recently restored by us.... enjoy!

This clock is now for sale..! Please follow the link for details... http://www.onlinegalleries.com/…/miniat ure-champleve…/302225

Top quality products. Would recommend

Serviced a 1927 Hamilton and an Omega beautifully, won't take our watches anywhere else from now. Friendly service and well priced!

Reliable friendly service. Thanks. :-)

Recently repaired my watch. Did a fantastic job and I would highly recommend their work and customer service.

Incredibly skilled craftsman and all round top notch bloke

I took my late fathers pocket watch to be repaired as it had not ticked in 30 years!

I had to wait a while for it to be repaired but once it was done the wait was well worth it.

Brilliant friendly service from Adrian and I was amazed how little it cost for the repair to be done.

I can Highly recommend Overton Clocks!!

I picked my two watches up today, really pleased with the service.

I have known Adrian for years and the work his team has completed on my Grandfathers pocket watch is outstanding. Highly Recommended from me. Thank you.

Here is a man who really loves his work - and is surrounded by a team with the same passion so cannot fault the quality of the work and service given

Great friendly service, fixed my watch today after a new battery wasn't replaced properly by another business and didn't try and find work that didn't need doing unlike some! Will come here in the future. Can't recommend highly enough.

Got my Delbana watch back really pleased with it excellent job Thanks .

Fabulous friendly service. I've just put my brass ship's clock back on the wall where it belongs. All nicely cleaned, polished and ticking merrily away. Thank you.

Excellent clock restorer - shame they all tick and chime in sinc its like bein inside big ben :)

Brilliant craftsmanship, watches, clocks, takes his time and treats your treasures with pride

Bout my husband a 1926 watch for Xmas, great present, he loved it

Top quality products. Would recommend

Serviced a 1927 Hamilton and an Omega beautifully, won't take our watches anywhere else from now. Friendly service and well priced!

Reliable friendly service. Thanks. :-)

Recently repaired my watch. Did a fantastic job and I would highly recommend their work and customer service.

Incredibly skilled craftsman and all round top notch bloke

I took my late fathers pocket watch to be repaired as it had not ticked in 30 years!

I had to wait a while for it to be repaired but once it was done the wait was well worth it.

Brilliant friendly service from Adrian and I was amazed how little it cost for the repair to be done.

I can Highly recommend Overton Clocks!!

I picked my two watches up today, really pleased with the service.

I have known Adrian for years and the work his team has completed on my Grandfathers pocket watch is outstanding. Highly Recommended from me. Thank you.

Here is a man who really loves his work - and is surrounded by a team with the same passion so cannot fault the quality of the work and service given

Great friendly service, fixed my watch today after a new battery wasn't replaced properly by another business and didn't try and find work that didn't need doing unlike some! Will come here in the future. Can't recommend highly enough.

Got my Delbana watch back really pleased with it excellent job Thanks .

Fabulous friendly service. I've just put my brass ship's clock back on the wall where it belongs. All nicely cleaned, polished and ticking merrily away. Thank you.

Excellent clock restorer - shame they all tick and chime in sinc its like bein inside big ben :)

Brilliant craftsmanship, watches, clocks, takes his time and treats your treasures with pride

Bout my husband a 1926 watch for Xmas, great present, he loved it