Antiques in Paoli, PA

“After a long search for someone skilled enough to take on the job, I brought my 100-year-old mantel clock — passed down from my great-grandmother and silent for 40 years — to Clockworks. I'm so glad I did.

This is a semi-rare Canadian-made clock, and I was committed to preserving the original movement rather than taking the easy route of swapping in a modern mechanism. That takes a completely different level of expertise. The owner completely disassembled the clock, replaced a worn gear, installed new bushings, and reconditioned the case — all while keeping the integrity of the original works intact.

I'll be honest: the cost was significant. But so was the skill and time required. Anyone expecting bargain pricing should understand what true restoration involves — this is not a simple repair. For a clock with history, sentimental value, and collectible significance (there is actually a museum in Canada dedicated to this manufacturer), having it properly restored with original parts is absolutely worth the investment.

The turnaround time was reasonable, communication throughout was excellent, and at pickup the owner took the time to walk me through how to properly care for the clock going forward. It is running beautifully and should continue to do so for the next 50 years.”

“Love this store! There's always treasures to find. We've gotten most of our furniture from here to fill our new home - custom dining table, custom pine console tables, swivel chairs, pillows, artwork, dining chandelier, and a dresser. Price has always been so great, and even the custom pieces are an incredible price made by local shops. The staff is also always so helpful and lovely to work with!”

“Love this store! There's always treasures to find. We've gotten most of our furniture from here to fill our new home - custom dining table, custom pine console tables, swivel chairs, pillows, artwork, dining chandelier, and a dresser. Price has always been so great, and even the custom pieces are an incredible price made by local shops. The staff is also always so helpful and lovely to work with!”