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Hampshire - Antiques & Restoration

The Clock-Work-Shop

6a Parchment Street, Winchester,

Everyone visiting the historic city of Winchester should take time to look in at the Clock-Work-Shop, which occupies two floors of an old building in a side street just off the main street. Owned by Peter Ponsford-Jones and run by him and his partners Kevin Hurd and Richard Scorey, the shop specialises in the sale, purchase, repair, restoration, after care and valuation of antique clocks, mostly English and mostly from the period from the 17th century to the First World War. Around 100 clocks are usually on display, including carriage clocks, wall clocks, mantel clocks and long case clocks, and the shop also deals in fine antique barometers and has a small stock of pocket watches.

The shop hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday, when all the clocks are available to view, but customers can `visit' the shop at any time of the day or night by accessing the splendid website, which includes comprehensive details, including photographs and prices, of the full stock. A typical entry from the long case clock catalogue: `A very handsome 8 day longcase of super quality. The silvered dial is particularly beautiful - a real work of the engraver's art! The oak case has excellent colour, finish and proportions. A most original clock. Circa 1780. Local delivery and set-up.' With notes as interesting and tempting as these, a browse through the website could easily result in a real-life visit to the shop. All sales and repairs carry a three-year guarantee.

 

This entry is in the Country Living Guide to The South of England.

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