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There is a time when possessions obtain a name and a place of their own.

It's the time in your life you want to cherish the values of the past... and keep them forever. At that moment, time is given a new dimension.

If care, craftsmanship, experience and work exceed tradition, and if perfection and beauty find each other, then time becomes an art... and a BilliB Grandfather clock becomes your choice!

F Hinds are proud to be stockists of BilliB longcase clocks and here you can find details of how if you are considering owning this special purchase we can assist you.

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About BilliB Grandfather clocks

Click here to see setting up instructions for your BilliB clock

 BilliB in Central Bournemouth has a permanent display of Grandfather Clocks, Grandmother Clocks, Wall Clocks and Mantel Clocks for the discerning buyer wishing to see a range of antiques of the future.

Established in 1969 BilliB is likely to have the largest selection of varying styles and finishes of mechanical chiming clocks available in the UK with over 65 different styles of quality Longcase Clocks with most being available in-stock from their warehouse*.

Please contact us at F Hinds free on 0800 0344637  to arrange an appointment to visit the BilliB showroom in Bournemouth.  Remember all old clocks were once new and the better ones are now cherished

Depending on your location and as an incentive to make the trip to the "BilliB" Bournemouth showroom, we will be happy to refund your reasonable petrol expenses incurred should you purchase a "BilliB" Grandfather Clock through F Hinds on return from your visit, UK mainland only, your visit will be recorded at BilliB.

Please note: ACCESS to the Billib showroom is only available by appointment; they are not a retail shop but a warehouse facility serving retailers only. Please also note that due to holidays and trade exhibitions there are certain weeks that the showroom is closed.

Should you decide to purchase a BilliB clock then your order along with payment is made through F Hinds who then liaise with Billib to arrange delivery of your new clock.

If you would like to speak to us to find out any further information at this stage or to book an appointment please call us free on 0800 0344637.

Setting up instructions

A Setting-up Service is not necessary as BilliB clocks are constructed with the consumer in mind.

However your selected retailer would be able to give guidance should any problems arise using there service department and BilliB backup.

A home delivery service is available in most areas at an additional cost.

Details can be obtained from your retailer

It’s not a difficult thing setting up a BilliB Grandfather Clock

Working with the instructions provided with every clock

1. BilliB clocks are constructed with the consumer in mind giving ease and simplicity
2. Remove the clock from the shipping carton after ensuring all the staples are safely removed to avoid scratching the clock
3. Open the back or side panels of the clock to see the movement.
4. Remove the cardboard and or chime rod protectors from around the chime rods; slide the cardboard band down and off the chime rods.
5. Lift the chime hammer transit bars, (if applicable) which will release the chime hammers or cut the band enabling the hammers to move freely.
6. Replace the back and or side panels.
7. Move the clock to its final location, now hang the pendulum.
8. Hang the weights; making sure the clock is square and level.
9. Now give the pendulum a good swing, all BilliB clocks will go straight into balance* and start chiming.

*Automatic balance Feature is standard on all BilliB clocks