Antique British Clocks

Brian Loomes is probably the best-known name worldwide in antique clocks and Britain's longest-established clock dealer. He began dealing in antique clocks in 1966, since when he has supplied collectors, dealers and museums as well as individual buyers of single clocks on a worldwide basis.

Brian Loomes is also author of over twenty-four reference books on antique clocks, and has written hundreds of articles on this subject for virtually every antiques-related publication. His own researches into the background history and styles of British clocks have revolutionised our understanding of the subject and of the makers themselves. Several of his books have become definitive texts and are used by museums, libraries, auction houses and collectors the world over. So much so that even many of the terms today used to describe certain type of clock features were first coined by him.

If you want advice regarding a potential purchase from him, or if you are looking for a clock of a particular type or by a particular maker, why not give him a ring? Individual prices of items on this site, or a full list of prices, will be sent on request.

Brian and Joy Loomes carry a large stock of carefully selected British clocks dating from the seventeenth century to about 1870. The principal stock is of lantern clocks, of which they normally have a stock of over twenty. There is usually a choice of about thirty longcase clocks, each with original movement and in its original case, fully overhauled and tested before being offered for sale. Most of the stock is pictured on the 'clocks for sale' pages of this website. Prices are available over the phone or a full price list will be sent on request by email or post.

If antique English lantern clocks are your subject, you will find much to interest you in the newly-researched aspects of lantern clocks which keep occurring in articles by Brian Loomes in various magazines and which are now also published on this website. If you are a collector of antique English lantern clocks, get in touch, as some of the more unusual examples are often sold before they reach the pages of the website to collectors seeking certain types. Tell us what you are looking for or what might interest you, and we'll put you on our request list.

Clock, and clock dial, restoration, clock repair work, clock servicing and clock conservation are also undertaken on behalf of clients. This is carried out by their son, Robert Loomes, whose workshops are located at 3, St. Leonard's Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2HU, phone 01780-481319. Robert Loomes is a member of the British Watch & Clock Makers Guild, the British Horological Institute, and the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers.

We do not exhibit at any antique fairs or trade shows, nor do we sell through any agents or outlets except our main showrooms, where we will arrange by prior appointment to be here in person to advise and assist potential clients. A selection of clocks, including some illustrated here, is on display at the showroom of Robert Loomes at 3, St. Leonard's Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire.

Advice and information about clocks

If you wish to identify or value a British antique clock (English, Scottish, Welsh or Irish), or find out what is known about its maker, its style, its quality, whether a clock you already own in the family or one you are thinking of buying, whether a longcase clock (sometimes known as a grandfather clock or a tall clock), or a bracket clock, or a wall clock, or a lantern clock,........ we will be pleased to help you, but we do charge a professional fee for this service of £50.00. Please do not enquire about valuations unless you are willing to pay the fee.

Have a look at our section on Valuation / Identification / Appraisal and drop us an email enquiry.