A Business Involving not only Clocks and Barometers, but so much more!
The Barometer Shop was originally established over 40 years ago but Verity & Colin Jones acquired the business in 2003 when the founder of the shop decided it was time to retire.
Verity had been working in the business for some years, so already had a good background knowledge of clocks and barometers. She deals mostly with the administration side of the business so is usally found dealing with the paperwork, although is more than happy to welcome customers if Colin is busy elsewhere.
Colin, originally from a mechanical engineering background, had spent the major part of his career in the motor trade, but relished the prospect of actually working with antiques instead of enjoying them just as a hobby. Always interested in horology, having regularly serviced and maintained the clocks at home, he is now just as passionate about barometers and is always happy to discuss the intricacies of their workings with anyone who wishes to understand more about them.
Since owning the business Colin and Verity have increased the stock to include not only clocks and barometers but interesting collectables, china, porcelain, prints, furniture etc, so it is always worth a visit to see if that "must have" item is waiting for you to descover inside this fascinating shop!
Verity had been working in the business for some years, so already had a good background knowledge of clocks and barometers. She deals mostly with the administration side of the business so is usally found dealing with the paperwork, although is more than happy to welcome customers if Colin is busy elsewhere.
Colin, originally from a mechanical engineering background, had spent the major part of his career in the motor trade, but relished the prospect of actually working with antiques instead of enjoying them just as a hobby. Always interested in horology, having regularly serviced and maintained the clocks at home, he is now just as passionate about barometers and is always happy to discuss the intricacies of their workings with anyone who wishes to understand more about them.
Since owning the business Colin and Verity have increased the stock to include not only clocks and barometers but interesting collectables, china, porcelain, prints, furniture etc, so it is always worth a visit to see if that "must have" item is waiting for you to descover inside this fascinating shop!
A Family Affair
It is a true family business as Colin and Verity's youngest son, Kirby joined them in 2004. He is an extremely important member of the team, assisting Colin with the restoration of both the clocks and barometers and if a clock needs delivering back to a clients home it will be Kirby who does this, taking great care to set it up correctly in situ.
Colin, Verity and Kirby are all members of the British Watch and Clockmakers Guild so you are guarenteed service to the highest professional standards, wether you are buying or having restoration work undertaken.
Colin, Verity and Kirby are all members of the British Watch and Clockmakers Guild so you are guarenteed service to the highest professional standards, wether you are buying or having restoration work undertaken.