Antique and Vintage Mechanical Clocks

Tick-Talk Tuesday is a special time when I respond to readers’ letters and comments about clock issues, challenges, and recommendations for specific clocks. When the comments and questions are especially complex, I consult with fellow clock enthusiasts within my circle to ensure I offer the most precise and helpful answers possible.

BC writes:

I stumbled across your blog in a search for reputable clock repair in Nova Scotia. A lifetime clock lover, I am fascinated by your posts, and I will most certainly be following along (and perusing older posts!).

I am hoping to have a much-loved, but very old family clocks repaired. I went to the NAWCC website as advised on your blog, but wasn’t able to find any businesses in Canada. You did, however, mention that you knew of two reputable clock repair shops in the province. I was wondering if you would be willing to share with me who they are so that I could be in touch with them about my clocks?

My response:

Hi and thanks for your email, BC. There are two reputable clock repair specialists in Nova Scotia. The first is located in Halifax and the second is in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia not to be confused with Bridgewater which is on the Atlantic side. I have had personal dealings with both, and they are both very capable. Expect your clock to be with them for several weeks if not months. 

Clock repair service can be expensive, and you may find the cost of repair to be more than your clock is worth, however, sentimental value always trumps a repair cost.

http://www.doctorclock.com/

https://www.facebook.com/BridgetownWatchandClock

BC writes back:

Thank you very much for your reply! I really appreciate it. 

My clocks, from my grandparents’ families, hold much sentimental value and have both been in the family since the 1800s, and so I hope to be able to budget for the repairs, but I also imagine that the gut strings on the long case grandfather clock, and likely somewhat haphazard repairs to the hall clock after damage from a break-in in the 70s will add to the challenge! On the plus side, they have both worked during my lifetime, so I will hold out hope!

I will check in with both shops to see what they suggest.
Thank you again for the speedy reply!