Chris did an amazing job repairing our beloved, 35-year-old, Black Forest cuckoo clock when it fell…read moreoff the wall and shattered into pieces. He was very kind when I called him and said he had successfully repaired other clocks that were comparably damaged. So, I put all the small pieces into plastic bags, wrapped the large pieces in towels, put everything into a box, and made an appointment to meet him at his home and shop. He carried the box from my car to his kitchen table and carefully inspected all the pieces. He said he thought the clock had fallen because the roof staples had separated from the body of the clock. He warned me that some components were badly damaged and there were limits on what he could do for them, but he thought he could get the clock put together and functioning normally again with a lot of work. I approved his quote and left the clock in his capable hands. He sent me regular texts with photos and videos of the repair process. One of the weights was damaged beyond repair and he found a close replacement on the web. I approved the replacement cost and he ordered it. Chris completed all of the repairs in less than one week. When I arrived to pick up the clock, he carefully showed me all the repairs he had done and did a demonstration to show me that the clock was functioning normally. As he had warned me, it had a few small persistent dings and cracks but otherwise looked and sounded great! The final bill was exactly what we had discussed and agreed upon. I was very happy with the whole process.

I took my Antique Banjo clock to Chris to see if he could get it running again. It's a family…read moreheirloom that has seen better days but it's very important to me. It has not run since I moved 6 years ago & I didn't know anyone in the area who I could trust, so it just hung on my wall not running. I found As Time Goes By online & took my clock to Chris. He assured me that he could get it operational again, donging hourly & on the half hour. He also gave me history on where & when it was made & it's older than I knew. Within 2 days, it was hanging back on my wall at home, keeping time & fully functional! Chris kindly offered to come to my home if the clock needed tweeking after I got home, but it was not needed. It was handed down to me through 4 generations & I will hand it down to my daughter as my mother wished. I highly recommend Chris Miller for any clock repair you may have. He's caring, knowledgeable & a genuinely nice man!

Came promptly. Knowledgeable. Explained why my clock was not worth fixing and recommended antique…read morestores to look for replacement.

Abraham should be recognized as a master craftsman with deep knowledge of antique, grandfather and…read morewall clocks. He can get clocks restored to perfect running condition. Friendly, professional and patient service. Takes time to educate homeowners on maintenance and winding. Realistic time lines provided for complex,detailed work. Highly recommended.

This antique store has the creakiest floors and the mustiest smell (in a good way), so that means…read morethat it's the best antique store, according to my parameters. For these reasons and many others, Antiques on Main is my favorite vintage/antique store in Christiansburg. This store is huge! It has many different rooms full of old things. I'm always on the lookout for milkglass mugs that are decently priced. I saw many such mugs, but the price was a little too rich for my blood. That said, you will find some deals here -- it just depends on what you're looking for. Whilst walking around, I saw seasonal decorations, statues, magazines and books, tableware, random things like a basket full of starfish, and many other tchotchkes and miscellany. They have some clothing here, but I would not visit looking for clothes. Mostly, you'll find collectible things here.

Located in the heart of Christiansburg, Virginia, this very unique multidealer antique store is…read morefull of a collection of one of a kind items ranging from antique furniture, elegant jewelry, beautiful glassware, rare coins, and fine artwork. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new stores and restaurants, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Antiques on Main in Christiansburg, Virginia, is the perfect example. Located on 4 West Main Street, in a building that was built circa 1919, the old Barnes-Surface Motor Company Building, this antique store is in the perfect location to house a beautiful collection of treasures of the past, present, and future. Staffed by knowledgeable and friendly staff who gave us a warm welcome and answered all our questions, the store was well organized and well lit to be able to better appreciate each item being displayed there. One thing that it doesn't have is air-condition. However, one can find fans spread out all over the place to cool it down and make your journey inside more pleasant. The day we went to visit was hot and humid, so I would recommend visiting the store on a cool day. If you enjoy antiques of all kinds, you'll enjoy walking around this store and viewing the great variety of items they have, reasonably priced. You'll also find that some of the areas have their items on sale. I highly recommend this antique store. It has something for everyone. Items to decorate your home or business with, or to give as gifts to family or friends.

Robbie is a true old-school technician, practicing a kind of work that is rapidly disappearing. He…read moreis precise, methodical, and transparent about his process--while his work may take time, he always makes clear what his backlog looks like. The result, however, is work done to the highest standard. It's rare to find anyone else still carrying out this kind of craftsman-level horological repair. In my case, he had to calculate the number of gear rotations per hour in order to cut a new mainspring for a clock whose original was destroyed by movers. Robbie even showed me his hand-done calculations, which highlighted the depth of his skill and attention to detail. His services are not inexpensive, but where else could I have found someone capable of repairing a 19th-century Swedish clock in 21st-century Virginia?

Doesn't get any better than Robbie. I wouldn't think of taking my clocks to anyone else for repair…read moreor cleaning #spoton #reliable#ontime

We are very pleased with the service we received getting our grandfather clock going again after…read moresitting dormant for 30 years. Don was very helpful and understanding throughout the process.

My wife and I were in his shop and my wife noticed a Seiko memories in motion clock that she liked…read morea lot. The clock was $479 and the owner said he purchased it at an estate sale. When I asked him how much they went for new he replied around $600. We ended up purchasing the clock only to discover when we got home and looked online that they clock sells on multiple websites for around $150 brand new. He outright lied. The man's not trustworthy and should be avoided at all cost.

This shop has been closed usually when I venture into downtown to walk around at night after dinner…read morebut was open this past Monday when I was walking around antiquing and having lunch. I poked my head inside to find it's small inside with a counter to bring your clock or watch to have it inspected and the majority of the store is actually behind the counter where they do the repairs and work. I was greeted very quickly by staff and offered assistance if needed but I browsed the clocks on the walls and looked at those in the display cases out front. They primarily focus on repairs of old watches, very historic ones, so if that's what you are looking for - you've come to the right place!

I purchased a Scottish tall case clock from Mr Sarnelle in the early nineties and was very…read moreimpressed with his knowledge of antique clocks. I gifted this clock to my oldest daughter several years ago and it still runs but could use a few adjustments. He told me he had gone over the clock and assured me it was in excellent condition. This clock was made around 1835. I would trust his expertise on any clock . Unfortunately sometimes twentieth century clocks although have sentimental value they do not warrant an expensive repair. Phillip McMahon DDS, Ironton,Ohio

I left my phone in the car- so I couldn't take pictures. Which is probably for the best because it…read morewould've taken me twice as long to walk thru. There were so many items to look at- in every direction. I'm sure my random walking only covered one quarter of the place. There are so many amazing items. If you wanted to shop for a particular item or piece of furniture, especially with measurements- this is the spot

Lots of interesting tchotchkis and crafty items to look at, at mostly reasonable prices. Sort of…read morean upscale craft / flea market that takes up about half the deceptively large building. The other half is the true salvage business and it is impressively robust. The folks at the front were friendly and the wood stove was very welcome on this warm day. It's a great place to take out of town guests. Fun to find items you didn't know you needed but can't leave without. And maybe a spare window frame or old bar top as well.

Above expectations; beautiful restorations! Quick service and reliable work; staff very friendly…read moreand helpful!

From the owner: At Astonish Antique Restoration, we hope to amaze, astound, floor, and perhaps even bowl you over…read more We believe in doing things right, not quick.

Hess & Co. is our go-to for once in a lifetime pieces (like engagement and wedding rings) to…read morebeautiful basic jewelry (like classic chains and earrings), and everything in between. Plus their customer care and repair services are top-notch; we even trusted Eddie with my late grandmother's antique pearls (and he did a fantastic job!). I can't say enough great things about Eddie, Barbara, Caitlin, and the rest of the team!

This is the most unprofessional company. I wouldn't recommend anyone using this company for any of…read moretheir jewelry business. They took advantage of my 16 year old son who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, upsold him a $342 wedding band when all he we wanted was a Christmas ring for his girlfriend. He was told the wedding band could be used for anything, it didn't have to be a wedding band. When we tried to return the ring, the owner told us "he couldn't help the retard didn't know what he was getting" and refused to take the ring back unless we were exchanging it or getting store credit. This was the same day and the ring hadn't even been unwrapped. The store could have resold the ring without a loss. This was unreasonable and very unprofessional to use this type of language.