Different clocks require different care, depending upon the state of the piece, its age, the historical status, and what needs to be fixed or repaired. The Tic Toc Shop, a quality clock repair shop in Mason, OH, is knowledgeable about the various steps of repair, restoration and conservation that each piece may require. The staff at the Tic Toc Shop are masters of their trade, and would thus like to explain the differences between the three approaches:

• Repair: Most repairs are of a fairly basic nature, and encompass any variety of fixes necessary to get the clock in working order. While performing repairs, clock shops generally don't strive to keep the clock movement parts original or authentic, instead prioritizing a smoothly running clock.
• Restoration: Unlike repairs, with restorations the attention is paid to the alterations, improvements, or upgrades done to the piece in question—say, a vintage wall clock or cuckoo clock. In order to perform a clock restoration, a clock repair shop will remove all these alterations or additions to the clock in order to return it as close as possible to its original condition. Metals on the clock may also be polished in order to look like new.
• Conservation: Generally reserved for very high-value antiques, historical pieces, or museum clocks, a conservation of an antique clock or vintage wall clock requires careful attention to not remove anything from the piece—aside from the accumulated dirt and dust! The overall approach here is to preserve the clock. 

The most important part of any clock repair, restoration or conservation is having a trusted, experienced clock shop performing the work. Call the Tic Toc Shop at (513) 922-0315 to get more information or quotes on repairs for cuckoo clocks, antique wall clocks, grandfather clocks and more.