Attorney General Mark Speakman said the 500kg timepiece, which sits in the front of the grand entrance portico, has been returned to its former glory.

"The court house is one of the finest public buildings in NSW and to have the clock working is, hands down, a win for the people of Bathurst," Mr Speakman said.

Bathurst MP Paul Toole was also pleased to see the timepiece back in working order.

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"Master craftsmen have been working behind the scenes to bring the clock back to life and this investment showcases our historic court house," he said.

Master Clockmakers Pty Ltd, the last surviving firm to make handmade clocks and watches to order in Australia, has delivered the project.

The clock was supplied by celebrated horologist Angelo Tornaghi during the construction of the court house in 1880. With Doric columns, an imposing portico, colonnade and copper-sheeted dome, the court house's exceptional significance is recognised on the NSW State Heritage Register.

The court house, designed by colonial architect James Barnet, is undergoing a $6.43 million restoration, including:

The restoration project is jointly supported by the Department of Communities and Justice and the Minister's Stonework Program.

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