what we do
Both the clocks that are for sale, and our customers clocks are sympathetically conserved and 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.
Lantern clocks
We have always specialised in Lantern clocks from the early 17thC pre-pendulum era right through to the end of the century and have held two Catalogued Exhibitions of some truly exceptional pieces over the last 15 years. A few catalogues are still available to purchase from the shop. Just a few very fine examples by these early makers are usually on display.
showroom
W.F.Bruce Antiques have a wide range of good-quality antique clocks from East and West Sussex, with a particular emphasis on Lewes clockmakers dating from the early 17th century to the 19th century. Our showrooms are open Tuesday- Friday 9a.m.-4p.m. Saturday 9a.m. – 3p.m. (or by appointment), where our complete range of clocks and barometers are on display.
specialists
Elected a member of the British Antique Dealers’ Association and a Fellow 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.