How do I wind an eight day grandfather clock?

Winding requires inserting a key into the winding holes on the brass dial and turning it steadily until the internal weights reach the top of their descent. Care must be taken not to overwind the mechanism. Most eight-day movements need this attention once a week, ideally on the same day to maintain consistent timekeeping habits.

Where should I place a longcase clock in my home?

Position the clock against a solid interior wall away from direct sunlight, heating vents, and exterior doors where temperature swings might affect the wood and metal. A stable, level floor ensures the pendulum swings evenly. Avoid high-moisture rooms like kitchens, as damp air causes the iron and steel components to oxidize and timber to swell.

How can I tell the age of a brass face clock?

Dating relies on stylistic clues in the brass dial, such as the shape of the spandrels, the engraving style of the maker's signature, and whether the dial is square or arched. Case architecture and timber choice also offer strong chronological markers. Signatures on the dial often point to recorded provincial clockmakers whose active working decades are documented in trade directories.

What is the difference between a grandfather and a grandmother clock?

The primary distinction lies in overall height and proportion, with grandfather clocks standing tall and commanding while grandmother clocks offer a much more slender, reduced scale. Grandmother clocks generally date from the twentieth century. Both house similar mechanical principles, but the smaller variant suits domestic spaces with restricted vertical clearance.

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A brass face grandfather clock brings the steady rhythm of past centuries into a room, combining architectural presence with mechanical precision.

Small Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock, Mercer/hythe/kent

18th century

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Small Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock, Mercer/hythe/kent

From Heydays Antiques

£1,800

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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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Georgian Oak Long-case Clock

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£690

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London Mahogany Brass Dial Longcase Clock – Jonathan Blake – Fulham

18th century

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London Mahogany Brass Dial Longcase Clock – Jonathan Blake – Fulham

From The Antique Clock Co.

£8,750

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18th century

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Antique Oak & Walnut Longcase Grandfather Clock Samuel Young Nantwich & Bunbury

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£2,900

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18th century

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Antique George III 18th Century Quality Brass Faced 8 Day Longcase Clock by John Pollard of Crediton

From London City Antiques

£3,450

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18th century

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A Fine Quality 18th Century Pollard Oak Long Case Clock

From Country Homes Antiques Stirling

£2,200

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Small Grandmother Oak Longcase Musical Clock

1900 - 1920

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Small Grandmother Oak Longcase Musical Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£795

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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

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18th century

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18th Century Brass 8 Day Longcase Clock Dial 'Standring of Bolton'.

From Abersoch Antiques

£100

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Listings feature oak and mahogany predominantly, alongside walnut cases housing brass dials signed by regional makers from Georgian through Edwardian periods.

Magnificent Carved Oak Late Victorian Brass
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faced Grandfather Clock with Chimes

19th century

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Magnificent Carved Oak Late Victorian Brass - faced Grandfather Clock with Chimes

From Georgian Antiques

£4,400

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Antique George III Quality Carved Oak Brass Face Longcase Clock

18th century

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Antique George III Quality Carved Oak Brass Face Longcase Clock

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£2,850

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Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Richard Northen

18th century

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Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Richard Northen

From Heydays Antiques

£1,265

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Oak Longcase Clock with a Brass Dial by George Clapham of Whitton (Lincolnshire).
circa 1735. (Long Case)

18th century

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Oak Longcase Clock with a Brass Dial by George Clapham of Whitton (Lincolnshire). circa 1735. (Long Case)

From M. C. Taylor

£4,000

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Georgian Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock Robert Thomson Bo-ness

18th century

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Georgian Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock Robert Thomson Bo-ness

From Heydays Antiques

£1,750

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A Charming Oak Granddaughter Clock of Excellent Proportions

19th century

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A Charming Oak Granddaughter Clock of Excellent Proportions

From Pendle Antiques

£3,400

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Brass Face Grandfather Clock

Small Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock, Mercer/hythe/kent

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

Georgian Oak Long-case Clock

London Mahogany Brass Dial Longcase Clock – Jonathan Blake – Fulham

Antique Oak & Walnut Longcase Grandfather Clock Samuel Young Nantwich & Bunbury

Antique George III 18th Century Quality Brass Faced 8 Day Longcase Clock by John Pollard of Crediton

A Fine Quality 18th Century Pollard Oak Long Case Clock

Small Grandmother Oak Longcase Musical Clock

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

18th Century Brass 8 Day Longcase Clock Dial 'Standring of Bolton'.

Magnificent Carved Oak Late Victorian Brass - faced Grandfather Clock with Chimes

Antique George III Quality Carved Oak Brass Face Longcase Clock

Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Richard Northen

Oak Longcase Clock with a Brass Dial by George Clapham of Whitton (Lincolnshire). circa 1735. (Long Case)

Georgian Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock Robert Thomson Bo-ness

A Charming Oak Granddaughter Clock of Excellent Proportions

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