Peter Rioux Clock Service

Winterport, Maine · Since 1993

Peter Rioux
Clock Service

Specializing in the repair and restoration of antique clocks and fine timepieces – including building this original skeleton clock entirely by hand.

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Restoration

We believe restoring an antique clock is more than a casual tinkering. It requires a methodical process of disassembly, cleaning and reworking of worn parts such as pivots, pinions and bearings. It involves manufacturing of broken or missing parts, polishing, reassembly and finally testing and adjusting. Replacing worn bearing holes with bushings is a precision skill. It should be done in such a manner that will create a lasting friction free bearing and not deface the movement or compromise the integrity of the clock.

“Our Mission is to preserve old timepieces for today and future generations.”

The Clockmaker

History and Experience

My interest and love for clocks started when my wife, Susan, an antique dealer, bought antique clocks that needed to be worked on. My quest for knowledge of clocks led me to read just about every book available on the subject of clock restoration and to work with some very experienced old clock masters:

Herschel Burt — Curator Clock Restorer, Willard Museum, Grafton, Massachusetts
Harmon Hunt — Master Watchmaker & Tower Clock Restorer, Hamilton, Massachusetts
Charles Hershey — Clock Repairman, Bangor, Maine
Captain George Perkins — Master Watchmaker, Stockton Springs, Maine

In 1993, we built a building near our home in Winterport, Maine and opened an antique shop and a full service clock shop. Since then, we have sold, restored, and repaired thousands of clocks as well as numerous tower clocks. I take pride in my work and never let a clock go until I am completely satisfied with its performance. My dedication to my craft and my customers has made our shop one of Maine’s most respected clock shops.

— Peter & Susan Rioux

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