At Clock Repair Studio, we specialize in professional Russell & Jones clock repair and restoration for antique American clocks built between 1889 and 1893. Whether your Russell & Jones mantel clock, parlor clock, or wall clock has stopped running, isn’t chiming as it should, or simply hasn’t been serviced in years, our experienced horologists can diagnose and restore it with expert care. Clocks from this short-lived but historically significant maker represent unique pieces of late 19th-century American horology, and we work meticulously to preserve both their mechanics and character.
Why Russell & Jones Clocks Are Still Valued
Russell & Jones clocks are valued for their rarity, craftsmanship, and connection to the celebrated Terry Clock Company lineage. Because the company produced clocks for only a handful of years, surviving examples are uncommon and attract collectors of Victorian-era American clocks. With distinctive design features and often intricate movements of the period, these clocks are appreciated by enthusiasts who value mechanical heritage, decorative detail, and the story behind a fleeting but intriguing chapter in U.S. clock-making history.
Russell & Jones Clock History (Summary)
The Russell & Jones Clock Company emerged after the failure of the Terry Clock Company in 1888, when local investors — brothers Hezekiah S. and Solomon N. Russell along with Edward D. G. Jones — took over operations and relocated the business to Pittsfield, Massachusetts. In 1889, the firm was renamed Russell & Jones and initially continued producing many of the same models, later issuing a new catalog in 1890 with a variety of unusual and novel clock designs. However, the company’s production was short-lived, and it is believed to have ceased operations by 1893, making its clocks relatively rare in the antique market today.
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Caring for a Russell & Jones Clock
Clocks from the late 19th century often feature delicate mechanical movements that require careful servicing and adjustment. Proper care for a Russell & Jones clock includes professional cleaning and lubrication of the movement, checking and replacing worn parts, regulation of timekeeping, and attention to striking mechanisms. Regular maintenance helps protect these historic timepieces from wear and preserves their value and performance for years to come.
Russell & Jones Clock Repair & Service
If your Russell & Jones clock isn’t operating correctly, requires movement servicing, or needs thoughtful restoration due to age or wear, Clock Repair Studio is here to help. We understand the nuances of antique American clock movements and the care they require, and we treat each timepiece as both a precision instrument and a cherished heirloom.
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