Clock Shoppe of the Ozarks

10/25/2025

***Update: SOLD***Here is an antique German wall clock available for purchase, circa 1920s. It strikes on both the hour and half hour and has a beautiful sound- check comments to hear it. It runs well and comes with a 90 day guarantee. Call 417-812-4048. $200

10/25/2025

***Update: SOLD*** Occasionally we have antique clocks for sale, and here is one that is available now. This is a 1917 New Haven mantel clock, shown in last photo. These came in either arabic or roman numeral dials. It runs well and strikes on both the hour and half hour- check comments to hear it. It has recently been cleaned and comes with a 90 day guarantee. Call 417-812-4048. $150

03/07/2025

Coming this weekend

03/06/2025

02/01/2025

This is some good, basic information concerning antique clocks. (However, stopping a clock before going away is unnecessary, as it will gradually run down as usual. This would not cause damage.)

11/22/2024

Do you have a clock that you’d like to have working for the upcoming Christmas or holiday parties? We can help. Call Jim at 417-812-4048 for a free estimate and to schedule an appointment.

11/02/2024

It’s that time again- one more hour of sleep!

09/28/2024

“I think my clock is wound too tight.”

We hear that a lot. Many people think that when they wind their clock fully and it won’t run, they’ve caused the problem due to overwinding. However, a spring driven clock can only be wound so far without obvious damage. The spring will break, or even the key. You can snap the winding arbor with too much force. Ouch! If you did any of those things, it would be painfully obvious! Here’s the likely problem:

Over time, the clock gathers dirt and dust inside and out, and the oil on the movement thickens up, becoming gummy. Then when the mainspring is fully wound, the coils stick together and will not allow the spring to release. The movement definitely needs cleaning. Depending on the amount of wear, it may also need bushings or other repair. This cannot be determined until the movement is disassembled and inspected.

We offer free estimates and expert repair. Call Jim at 417-812-4048 for appointment.

09/21/2024

The Clock Shoppe has reopened in east Springfield. Now retired, work is done at home. Free estimates and service calls made. Call 417-812-4048 for appointment.