About Us
More than 50 years of excellence!
Since 1973 the business has grown to become a leading and well respected international antiques dealership with a reputation for exceptional quality. Customers include museums and private clients word-wide a selection of some of the finest of these clocks can be found on our sold page.
Whether a classic London longcase clock or a simple 30 hour cottage grandfather clock the same standards of research and presentation are applied - athenticity and provenance are paramount.
We sell fully and corectly restored grandfather clocks via our website and from our showroom alongside a selection of early oak and country furniture - portraits and early works of art.
We are open 7 days a week by arrangement. If you are unable to view a clock in person we are happy to supply quality digital images with objective condition reports.
Over the years we have exhibited at many of the top antiques fairs including:
British Antiques Dealers Association Fair,
Northern Antiques Fair,
Harrogate Antiques Fair,
LAPADA Fair
Antiques for Everyone
at the NEC,
David has also served on the vetting committees and is well respected as much for his knowledge as his objective fairness when chairing vetting appeals.
In addition to appearing as an expert on the popular
BBC TV
series -
"Antiques Roadshow"
"Going for a Song",
David has also authored a number of published articles - a selection of which you will find here.
Buying From Us
We sell our grandfather clocks via our website and from our showroom which is open by prior arrangement
David Gibson established the business in 1973 - more than 50 years of excellence!
Authenticity
We offer only the finest and most exceptional
grandfather clocks for sale - whether a 30 hour cottage clock by a village clock-smith or a year going masterpiece we apply the same standards of research; conservation and presentation - authenticity and provenance are the key to what we are known for.
Conservation and restoration
The youngest of our grandfather clocks is now over 200 years old and the oldest around 325 years old - our small team of skilled artisans restore them correctly using the proper materials, tools and skilled workmanship.
Delivery
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We deliver and install your grandfather clock free of charge in mainland UK.
Pricing
We believe in clear pricing - no POAs and definitely no coded price bands!!
Payment
We prefer payment by bank-to-bank transfer to our UK bank or cheque drawn on a UK bank. All transactions in £ pounds sterling (GBP).
Shipping
The world is a smaller place these days and we ship regularly by air-freight to the United States, Australia, Europe and worldwide. Your clock will be packed in a custom made case and in most instances will be with you within 10 days - a door-to-door service.
Email us for your personal quote.
Selling to us
Here at David Gibson Antiques we continue to offer oak and country furniture complimentary to our antique grandfather clocks also paintings and works of art - early portraits etc.
We are interested in purchasing early clocks - lantern clocks - tavern Clocks - bracket clocks - and the finest grandfather clocks
We also buy early oak and country furniture - antique walnut furniture and paintings that are complimentary to our antique clocks
Verge and other early pocket watches - single items or complete collections
Victorian strut clocks by Thomas Cole or similar high quality makers and London retailers
