Durfee Clock Repair
National Service Center USA

Walter H. Durfee began selling tallcase clocks in Providence, RI in 1877.  In 1880, a year before he formed "Durfee & Enches" with antique collector Charles Pendleton, the pair traveled to England in search of antiques. Durfee came into met with manufacturers of clocks and cases who would later ship the parts to the United States, which he would reassemble in Providence. When he added a bell chime, then recently patented in England , he so increased the demand for hall clocks in America that he became known as "the father of the modern grandfather clock."

In 1886, Durfee met bellmaker, Harrington while on a trip to England . They saw the possibility of using Harrington's tubes as clock bells, with Elliot's clock movements in longcase clocks. In 1887, Harrington's American patent for a clock chime apparatus was assigned to Walter H. Durfee.

Durfee used an unique special etched brass hinge on his tallcase clocks that has become a noted symbol.  In 1894, Durfee stopped importing Harrington's bells and began manufacturing his own.  Durfee clocks are counted among the classics of the industry and some have been or are even shown in famous clock museums.

We repair and manufacture all Walter Durfee grandfather clock movements and parts, except for the bells; however, we do not sell parts separate from repairs.​

To schedule a house call or to obtain further information on our Walter Durfee Clock repair service, call our national clock repair service center, 1-888-329-0309​

 

Schedule Durfee Grandfather Clock Service in: Buffalo, NY                716-372-4551
                                                                                Akron-Canton, OH   330-479-2635
                                                                                Cleveland, OH          216-319-0878
                                                                                Cincinnati, OH          513-561-8453
                                                                                Pittsburgh, PA           412-431-2027
                                                                                Erie, PA                      814-897-8700

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For shipping your Durfee clock for repair, please refer to our Repair By Mail page.