What is the difference between a grandfather and grandmother clock?

Grandfather clocks are full-height floor clocks standing over six feet tall, whereas grandmother clocks are significantly shorter domestic variants. Grandmother clocks emerged largely in the twentieth century to fit smaller ceiling heights. Despite the size reduction, many grandmother clocks retain complex movements including multiple weights and quarter-chiming capabilities.

How do I date an antique wooden floor clock?

Dating relies on stylistic clues in the case timber, dial design, and architectural proportions. Georgian pieces often display simpler oak or mahogany hoods, while Edwardian examples show refined inlay and smaller dimensions. Signatures on the dial or movement by recorded makers provide a tighter chronological anchor. Secondary woods inside the case offer further evidence of age.

Where should I place a floor clock in my home?

Floor clocks require a stable, level floor against an interior wall to ensure the pendulum swings evenly. Avoid areas subject to dampness, direct sunlight, or heavy drafts that affect wood and mechanics. Securing the tall case to the wall using discreet brackets prevents accidental tipping, especially in households with children or pets.

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An antique wooden floor clock brings mechanical rhythm and timber grain into a room, spanning Georgian proportions to Edwardian scaled-down cases.

19th century

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A Good, English Regulator Longcase Clock in an Arched Mahogany Case. Circa Mid 19th Century. (Long Case)

From M. C. Taylor

£9,950

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19th century

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19th Century Burr Oak 8 Day Longcase Clock ' Joyce , Ruthin'

From Abersoch Antiques

£1,395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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8 Day Oak & Mahogany Longcase Clock 'Foxton, Sutton Ashfield'

19th century

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8 Day Oak & Mahogany Longcase Clock 'Foxton, Sutton Ashfield'

From Abersoch Antiques

£975

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Long Case Eight Day Clock W M Smith of Leith

19th century

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Long Case Eight Day Clock W M Smith of Leith

From Shackladys Antiques

£1,875

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Twin Fuse Grandmother or Small (74.2in) Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th century

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Twin Fuse Grandmother or Small (74.2in) Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,100

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18th century

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Longcase Clock - Raine of Durham

From Athey Antiques

£1,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique George III Quality Brass Face Oak Longcase Clock by William Lister

19th century

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Antique George III Quality Brass Face Oak Longcase Clock by William Lister

From London City Antiques

£3,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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James Marshall Grandfather Clock

From Georgian Antiques

£2,350

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18th century

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Long Case Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£3,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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A Fine and Elegant 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock

From Hansord Antiques

£7,700

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings incorporate regional Scottish and English longcase clocks spanning the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries in oak, mahogany, and walnut.

19th century

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Long Case Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£2,450

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18th century

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Long Case Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£5,200

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19th century

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Long Case Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£3,200

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Antique Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock J N Tilbury Guernsey

19th century

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Antique Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock J N Tilbury Guernsey

From London City Antiques

£3,850

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19th century

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Grandfather Clock crandfather Clock.

From A and B Antiques

£2,250

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Fine Mahogany Longcase Clock - James Mccabe - London

19th century

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Fine Mahogany Longcase Clock - James Mccabe - London

From The Antique Clock Co.

£9,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Wooden Floor Clock

A Good, English Regulator Longcase Clock in an Arched Mahogany Case. Circa Mid 19th Century. (Long Case)

19th Century Burr Oak 8 Day Longcase Clock ' Joyce , Ruthin'

8 Day Oak & Mahogany Longcase Clock 'Foxton, Sutton Ashfield'

Long Case Eight Day Clock W M Smith of Leith

Twin Fuse Grandmother or Small (74.2in) Grandfather Longcase Clock

Longcase Clock - Raine of Durham

Antique George III Quality Brass Face Oak Longcase Clock by William Lister

James Marshall Grandfather Clock

Long Case Clock

A Fine and Elegant 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock

Long Case Clock

Long Case Clock

Long Case Clock

Antique Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock J N Tilbury Guernsey

Grandfather Clock crandfather Clock.

Fine Mahogany Longcase Clock - James Mccabe - London

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