about

An Image of Dale Sardeson Examining a Watch in the Collection of the Russell-Cotes Museum
 
 

I am a clockmaker and conservator based in West Sussex, with a passion for traditional craft and materials science, accredited by both the Institute of Conservation (ICON) and the British Horological Institute (BHI). I undertook my initial clockmaking training at West Dean College on the Historic Craft Practices course, before going on to complete an MA in Conservation Studies, graduating with Distinction in 2019.

Since graduating I have worked extensively in the commercial repair and heritage conservation sectors, providing remedial conservation and collections consultancy for museums, historic houses and private clients, both locally and nationally. I have also taught practical clock repair skills to students at West Dean College, where I was a weekly Subject Tutor from 2021 - 2024, and I continue to regularly write and lecture on both horological history and conservation theory.