Roberts, Derek: — A Life With Antique Clocks.

2010 (), 160 pp. English text, 66 colour and 13 b/w. ills.,hardcover. Step into the private world of Derek Roberts, an eminent antique clock dealer since the 1960’s who has written several books covering many aspects of the subject. Revisit an era when period clocks and other antiques were plentiful and modestly priced unlike today when good examples are difficult to find and are higher in price. In this new book, Derek gives clear advice on buying and selling clocks and for researching, restoring, conserving and documenting them prior to sale. Pitfalls with examples of problems and mistakes are discussed and sound advice is offered, sometimes with great humour! All aspects of running an antiques business: VAT, Import Tax, Capital Gains Tax (clocks are exempt), Recession, Bank interest rates and staff are all included. Above all the book exposes the knowledge and pleasure to be gained from this intriguing world and shows some of the rare and fascinating clocks that have passed through the author's hands.