What To Look For When Purchasing A Grandfather Clock A grandfather clock may be one of the most satisfying investments you’ll ever make. Such a clock adds a touch of refinement to a home, turning it into a showplace. However, if you’ve never purchased this kind of time piece before, you may be nervous about [...]

The purchase of a  grandfather clock is a once in life time event. They will last for generations and sure to become a family heirloom. Confusion over  grandfather clocks has only intensified with the advent of the internet. Today there are more more styles, sizes, and prices then ever before. They are such a beautiful [...]

Howard Miller  Grandfather Clocks Time waits for no man but the classic beauty of  Howard Miller grandfather clocks always show off time in elegant seconds. If you’re thinking of Mother’s Day, weddings and children starting homes of their own, these clocks are the ideal gifts to show how much you care. But choose one that [...]

If you are still enjoying your grandmother’s   grandfather clock , you are looking at an old oak tree cut, carved and polished to a splendid veneer that never diminished with the years. At the hands of skilled artisans who had the passion for long clocks, the hard oak yielded its hardwood to become a thing [...]

These days, everything from ovens to telephones silently mark the minutes in glowing red and green letters, rendering the ‘tick tock’ of the  mechanical  clock increasingly unnecessary. Digital clocks might be more convenient and accessible, but they will never hold our affection the way a good old-fashioned round-faced clock does. Antique  grandfather clocks are not [...]

Grandfather clocks or longcase clocks as they are known in the trade are one of the very few actual working antique pieces of furniture you can purchase today, but you must be aware that buying a clock that does not work can represent a real risk. With their  mechanical movements which have most probably been [...]

A  grandfather clock is undoubtedly an amazing piece to have in your home. It hearkens back to a time when life was simpler, yet more elegant. If you invest in a grandfather clock, chances are it will quickly become a  showpiece  within your entryway, living room, or dining room. Yet, it is highly important that [...]

Cleaning  grandfather clocks is not the easiest process but, definitely worth the time. Keeping grandfather clocks clean is just as important as cleaning your car. The value of clean grandfather clocks will be much higher than grandfather clocks that sit in the corner collecting dust and grime. Grandfather   clocks can be cleaned right at home [...]

Antique London  Longcase Clocks Like the storied countryside of England,  grandfather clocks from that country are rich in history and tradition. The first known  pendulum clock was made in 1656. Grandfather clocks got their name in 1875 from a song by Henry Work. Grandfather clocks are also known as longcase or  tallcase clocks . English [...]

Longcase Clock History And Development My love affair with the history of  grandfather clocks began when I was just a small child. My Grandparents lived in an large, old stone house in the Connecticut countryside. The house had a long, winding drive leading up to it so it was somewhat secluded from the rest of [...]