DAVID GIBSON ANTIQUE GRANDFATHER CLOCKS
About Us
About Us
Our showroom is in the Devon market town of Honiton famous for its large number of antique shops where we display our fully restored antique grandfather clocks alongside a selection of early oak and country furniture - portraits and early works of art. Whether a classic London longcase clock or a simple 30 hour cottage grandfather clock the same standards of research and presentation are applied
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.
We are open 7 days a week by prior appointment. 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 in Devon which is open by prior appointment
David Gibson established the business in 1973
Our ethos is to 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
- We endeavour to find the finest, most complete and authentic longcase and grandfather clocks available. Whether the clock is over 300 years old or a mere 180 years young our small team of skilled artisans restore them correctly using the proper materials, tools and skilled workmanship.
Delivery
- David Gibson will personally deliver and install your grandfather clock 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
All our grandfather clocks have been sympathetically restored to the highest standards by our small team of specialist craftsmen and skilled artisans.
They are offered for sale clearly priced, delivered and installed in your home with a full guarantee as to their authenticity and good working order.
