How do I wind an eight day clock?

Eight day longcase clocks require winding once a week using a crank key inserted into winding holes on the brass dial face. Turning the key gently raises the internal weights back toward the top of the trunk. Care must be taken not to overwind the movement, stopping as soon as resistance is felt. Ensure the pendulum remains stationary before adjusting the hands.

What is the difference between a grandfather and grandmother clock?

Grandfather clocks are full-sized floor-standing timepieces developed primarily during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. They require adequate ceiling height and floor space. Grandmother clocks are scaled-down versions produced in the twentieth century. They feature shorter, narrower cases suited to smaller domestic rooms.

Where should I place a longcase clock?

Longcase clocks need a stable, dry interior wall away from direct sunlight, central heating vents and exterior doors. Fluctuating temperatures can affect the timber case and the expansion of internal metal parts. Position the piece on a solid floor surface and secure the trunk to the wall using the internal bracket if provided. A stable foundation ensures the pendulum swings evenly.

How do I date an antique clock?

Dating relies on examining the style of the brass dial, the formation of the cabinet timber, and the signature of the maker engraved on the face. Regional variations in spandrel design and case construction provide clear chronological clues. Many makers recorded their working dates in trade directories or historical registers. Comparing the movement and wood type against documented examples narrows the period of origin.

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When you handle an antique brass grandfather clock, you hold centuries of domestic timekeeping in a timber case.

Elliott 8 Bell Musical Regulator Longcase Clock

1900 - 1920

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Elliott 8 Bell Musical Regulator Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£4,650

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19th century

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Rare Blue Lacquer Grandmother Clock

From Carse Antiques

£5,000

3 MONTHS AGO

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Rickards, Wotton Under Edge Moon Longcase/grandfather Clock

19th century

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Rickards, Wotton Under Edge Moon Longcase/grandfather Clock

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

£1,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Impressive Tubular 9 Bell Longcase Clock

1920 - 1940

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Impressive Tubular 9 Bell Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£2,350

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Regulator Longcase Clock - Maple London G&j Movement

1900 - 1920

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Regulator Longcase Clock - Maple London G&j Movement

From Heydays Antiques

£4,650

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A 19th-cent Mahogany Longcase Clock by Priory of Dundee Scotland.

19th century

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A 19th-cent Mahogany Longcase Clock by Priory of Dundee Scotland.

From Country Homes Antiques Stirling

£880

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A Lenzkirch Precision Regulator Longcase / Grandfather Clock, Circa 1901.

1900 - 1920

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A Lenzkirch Precision Regulator Longcase / Grandfather Clock, Circa 1901.

From FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks

£7,950

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Quality Quarter Chiming Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

1920 - 1940

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Quality Quarter Chiming Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,650

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Elliott Burr Walnut Tubular Bell Grandmother Longcase Clock

1940 - 1960

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Elliott Burr Walnut Tubular Bell Grandmother Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£2,295

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A Georgian Longcase / Grandfather Clock by George Hallifax of Doncaster.

18th century

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A Georgian Longcase / Grandfather Clock by George Hallifax of Doncaster.

From FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks

£3,200

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Some provincial makers signed their brass dials with charming misspellings or local abbreviations, leaving a permanent record of a dusty workshop in Cheshire.

1900 - 1920

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Mahogany Victorian Granddaughter Clock.

From Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

£795

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19th century

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English Regular Nice Quality

From Samuel Orr Antique Clocks

£3,700

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Victorian Scottish Mahogany Drumhead Grandfather Clock by Andrew Thom

19th century

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Victorian Scottish Mahogany Drumhead Grandfather Clock by Andrew Thom

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£1,250

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Antique George II Mahogany 8 Day Strike Silent Longcase Clock Henry Weedon London

18th century

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Antique George II Mahogany 8 Day Strike Silent Longcase Clock Henry Weedon London

From London City Antiques

£6,750

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18th century

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18th Century Japanned 8day Grandfather Clock

From Oliveri Antiques Ltd

£2,750

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Mclennan, London Georgian Longcase/grandfather Clock

18th century

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Mclennan, London Georgian Longcase/grandfather Clock

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

£2,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Brass Grandfather Clock

Elliott 8 Bell Musical Regulator Longcase Clock

Rare Blue Lacquer Grandmother Clock

Rickards, Wotton Under Edge Moon Longcase/grandfather Clock

Impressive Tubular 9 Bell Longcase Clock

Regulator Longcase Clock - Maple London G&j Movement

A 19th-cent Mahogany Longcase Clock by Priory of Dundee Scotland.

A Lenzkirch Precision Regulator Longcase / Grandfather Clock, Circa 1901.

Quality Quarter Chiming Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

Elliott Burr Walnut Tubular Bell Grandmother Longcase Clock

A Georgian Longcase / Grandfather Clock by George Hallifax of Doncaster.

Mahogany Victorian Granddaughter Clock.

English Regular Nice Quality

Victorian Scottish Mahogany Drumhead Grandfather Clock by Andrew Thom

Antique George II Mahogany 8 Day Strike Silent Longcase Clock Henry Weedon London

18th Century Japanned 8day Grandfather Clock

Mclennan, London Georgian Longcase/grandfather Clock

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