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Bell-Time Clocks

About us

All work is done by Bob Frishman, antique clock collector, scholar and restorer since 1980. His low-overhead home-based clock business in Andover MA permits affordable pricing as shown on the repairs page of the website. Bob also offers informative and entertaining illustrated presentations about clocks and timekeeping to educational, service and historical organizations.

Business highlights

32 years of experience

Services we offer

Professional service of most mantel, desk, ship's and grandfather clocks. Housecalls offered on larger clocks although most work must be done back in the shop. Please see website pages for additional details as well as listing of antique clocks currently for sale., wall

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
5.06 Reviews
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Sherry W.
Apr 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
great experience. the owner is very knowledgeable on the subject and the time it took to fix was what was estimated. Has been working perfectly.

Louise H.
Dec 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Bob Frishman was entirely punctual and professional, and a pleasure to do business with. He met us in Maine to collect the works and other portions of the clock for testing and any necessary repairs, then met again at my son's house in Boston to reassemble it and instruct us in how to set the chimes and so on. We will continue to call on him as and if the clock needs attention. Worth every penny.

Joseph P.
Aug 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
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MICHAEL S.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Stephen S.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
The overall experience was very good. He kept the clocks hung on his wall for over a week to make sure they were working correctly. He is very knowledgable and a collector of clocks. He even told us about a clock that was going up for auction that had the same name as our last name.

Eric Y.
Mar 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Bob was responsive from the start. He responded to my initial email promptly and gave an approximate estimate over email, but stated that for a full assessment, I should bring the clock in. I brought it in and he had already pulled out his reference books on antique clocks of this maker and showed me approximately when it was made, and told me a little bit about the history of clock manufacture in Connecticut. He has a true passion for timepieces and we had a interesting conversation on what he would do and he declared that he could definitely fix it for the amount stated above. He said it would take about 4 weeks to do, but actually got back to me in two weeks saying it was ready. The clock now sits on my mantle and has kept perfect time since the day I brought it home. Not bad for a 88 year old mechanical wind up clock.

Licensing

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FAQ

Bell-Time Clocks is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

Yes, Bell-Time Clocks offers free project estimates.

No, Bell-Time Clocks does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Bell-Time Clocks does not offer a senior discount.

No, Bell-Time Clocks does not offer emergency services.

No, Bell-Time Clocks does not offer warranties.