Restoration
We undertake restoration of antique clocks for customers from all over the country. Both the clocks that are for sale, and our customers clocks are sympathetically conserved or restored as appropriate, by skilled and experienced clockmakers in our large 18th century workshop beneath the Galleries in Lewes. All the clocks are given a long guarantee and customers are welcome to visit the workshop to see the work as it progresses to completion.
Sussex and Kent
We normally have a representative selection of the best makers. At the moment we have both Longcase and Wall clocks from Walder of Arundel, Apps of Battle, Noakes of Burwash, Morris of Eastbourne, Gill of Maidstone, Waklin of Mayfield, Muddle of Rotherfield, Wakeford of Seaford, Fowle of Uckfield, Baker of West Malling, as well fine examples from the best Lewes makers including the renowned Richard Comber. Several of the above are Lantern clocks too.
Lantern clocks
We have always specialised in good early Lantern clocks from the early 17thC pre-pendulum era right through to the end of the century. We have held two Catalogued Exhibitions of some truly exceptional pieces over the last 15 years. We also have a few good examples of Early Lantern clocks on display which are not on our website, so do phone us for details. Conservation work on Lantern clocks is also undertaken for customers, many of whom come from all over the world.
Showroom
W.F.Bruce Antiques have a wide range of good-quality antique clocks including Longcase and Bracket clocks from East and West Sussex. There is normally a good representation of the famous Lewes clockmakers dating from the early 17th century to the 19th century. Our showrooms are open Tuesday to Friday 9am – 4pm and Saturday 9am – 1pm (or by appointment), where our complete range of clocks and barometers are on display.
Specialists
We are members of the British Antique Dealers’ Association and Fellows of the British Horological Institute.
W.F.Bruce Antique Clocks are one of the most interesting and varied clock specialists in the UK. In two large, well-stocked showrooms there is a good representation of longcase (or grandfather) clocks from both East and West Sussex on display, as well as other fine examples from Lewes and around the country. All clocks are set up in your home and given a two year guarantee.