One of the very clever clerics to be found with a wide range of interests. He was born in 1636 and took the name of Barlow from his godfather, Ambrose Barlow. He was the inventor of rack-striking-work for clocks, a mechanism first used about 1676.
He invented a repeat system for watches and applied for a patent, but was refused by James II, who tried out watches made by Barlow and Quare and gives his preference to Quare. He also invented a precursor of the cylinder escapement, which he patented in conjunction with Houghton and Tompion in 1695.
The repair and servicing of antique clocks require specialist skills that have been developed over many generations. Traditionally these skills are passed on from Master to Apprentice and we now have our own team of artisans specialising in various different areas of horology.
Our restorers at The Clock Work Shop are highly trained specialists in antiquarian horology. Understanding the original style and appearance of a clock in order to accurately bring it back to its former glory.
