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John Tope

See our ads in the issues of "THE MART" from the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and the "Horological Journal" - Official Journal of the British Horological Institute and British Horological Federation.

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My interest has always been about antiques.  I specialize in the repair and restoration of antique clocks.  The repair and restoration of antique clocks includes the clock case along with the movement.  What do people first see when they discover an antique clock?  The case.  The movement is inspected after the appeal of the case.  Antique clock cases were constructed using woods, finishing materials and styles based on furniture of the same time period.  A knowledge and understanding of antique furniture repair and restoration is essential for correct case restoration and repair.  You can visit the antique wood furniture repair and restoration site for this information:  www.AntqRestoration.com       

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Clock Repair 1 and 2

This course preview is featured on YouTube.

Clockmaker Watchmaker Lathe Basics

This course preview is featured on YouTube.

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All courses are now available

on DVD!!!  They are more brilliant and clear as compared to VHS tape.

Escapement troubleshooting

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Pendulum assembly replacement

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(actual frame from "Clock Repair 1 & 2" DVD/video)

News Flash!!

The new "Clockmaker Watchmaker Lathe Projects" DVD course is here!!

Click here to view a preview of this course.

The new "Clockmaker Watchmaker Lathe Basics" DVD course is here!!

Click here to view a preview of this course.

NOTE:  This is compressed video for transmission over the internet, and is not an accurate representation of the true quality of the actual DVD discs or VHS video.  Also, a high speed internet connection is recommended for best results.

Here are some actual frame clips from the DVD/video:

(NOTE: These pictures are in low resolution to make viewing easier on this web site.  Actual picture file sizes are 50 times larger!!)

Clockmaker Watchmaker Lathe Basics

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On March 2003 and 2004, NAWCC chapter 124 of Dallas, Texas conducted an "Antique Road Show" style program.  

  The program was open to the public and was advertised in the local news papers.  This was along side the regional NAWCC clock convention held in the Dallas metropolitan area.  Many people brought in their watches and clocks for evaluation.  Yours truly was one of the volunteers in both years who worked the clock evaluation table.

Upcoming instructional topics:

1. French clock repair and identification

2. German & English movement repair

3. Antique Clock Case restoration

4. Weighted movements - including grandfather and 30 hour movements