How do I wind my grandfather clock?

Most eight-day longcase clocks require a winding key inserted into holes on the dial face to raise the internal weights every week. Turn the key steadily until the weight reaches its upper limit without forcing the mechanism. Ensure the pendulum hangs evenly and the clock stands on a level floor before restarting the swing. Gentle handling protects the historic brass gear trains from unnecessary wear.

Where should I place a longcase clock?

Position your tall clock against an interior wall away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and damp exterior stone. Stable room temperatures protect the mahogany or oak timber casing from splitting. Solid floorboards or firm foundations prevent vibrations from disturbing the pendulum swing and the escapement beat. Adequate clearance above the hood allows room for weight removal during maintenance.

How do I identify a Scottish Georgian movement?

Examine the painted iron or brass dial for signatures from provincial Scottish towns such as Edinburgh, Dundee, Montrose, or Aberdeen. Regional stylistic touches often distinguish these dials from English equivalents. Inspect the interior brass plates and signed inscriptions for local maker attributions recorded during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The cabinet proportions frequently reflect regional Scottish cabinet-making traditions.

What is the difference between an 8 day and 30 hour clock?

An eight-day movement requires winding approximately once a week using two or three internal weights suspended by cords or chains. These clocks usually include striking trains for the hours. Thirty-hour movements require daily winding and often utilise simpler gear trains to track time between interventions. The interior weight drops faster through the narrow trunk than in eight-day versions.

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A Scottish Georgian grandfather clock is a tall floor-standing timepiece housing precise mechanics, offering enduring character and traditional regional cabinet-making to any room.

A George III Edinburgh Grandfather Clock

18th century

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A George III Edinburgh Grandfather Clock

From Georgian Antiques

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19th century

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Early 19th Century Scottish Longcase Clock by David Morice of Auchtermuchty

From Nick Brewster Art and Antiques

£1,200

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Dated 1815 Superb Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock Geo III

18th century

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Dated 1815 Superb Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock Geo III

From Heydays Antiques

£3,450

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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

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Elegant Scottish Marquetry Longcase Clock

19th century

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Elegant Scottish Marquetry Longcase Clock

From Gaylords Antiques

£2,950

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Scottish Longcase Clock by Whitelaw of Edinburgh

19th century

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Scottish Longcase Clock by Whitelaw of Edinburgh

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Scottish Mahogany Longcase Clock by Ninian Davidson of Dunse

19th century

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Scottish Mahogany Longcase Clock by Ninian Davidson of Dunse

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

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18th Cent Regulator Longcase Long Case Clock

18th century

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18th Cent Regulator Longcase Long Case Clock

From Cross Antiques

£675

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A Scottish Moon Dial Mahogany Long Case Clock

19th century

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A Scottish Moon Dial Mahogany Long Case Clock

From Country Homes Antiques Stirling

£1,200

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Georgian 8 Day Grandfather or Longcase Clock Good Maker

18th century

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Georgian 8 Day Grandfather or Longcase Clock Good Maker

From Heydays Antiques

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Several provincial clockmakers evidently had horses, as equestrian details occasionally found their way onto the painted panels of Scottish longcase dials.

George IV Scottish Mahogany Cased Grandfather Clock by J. Melrose, Edinburgh

19th century

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George IV Scottish Mahogany Cased Grandfather Clock by J. Melrose, Edinburgh

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George III Inlaid Mahogany Grandfather Clock by G Brown, Edinburgh

18th century

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George III Inlaid Mahogany Grandfather Clock by G Brown, Edinburgh

From Georgian Antiques

£4,400

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18th century

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Long Case Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£2,500

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Elegant Regency ‘Flame’ Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock

19th century

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Elegant Regency ‘Flame’ Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£2,450

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18th century

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18th Century Scottish Forres Longcase Clock

From Carse Antiques

£1,450

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Lacquered Long Case Clock from Edinburgh.

18th century

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Lacquered Long Case Clock from Edinburgh.

From Hedley Wilson

£7,400

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Scottish Georgian Grandfather Clock

A George III Edinburgh Grandfather Clock

Early 19th Century Scottish Longcase Clock by David Morice of Auchtermuchty

Dated 1815 Superb Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock Geo III

Georgian Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock Robert Thomson Bo-ness

Elegant Scottish Marquetry Longcase Clock

Scottish Longcase Clock by Whitelaw of Edinburgh

Scottish Mahogany Longcase Clock by Ninian Davidson of Dunse

18th Cent Regulator Longcase Long Case Clock

A Scottish Moon Dial Mahogany Long Case Clock

Georgian 8 Day Grandfather or Longcase Clock Good Maker

George IV Scottish Mahogany Cased Grandfather Clock by J. Melrose, Edinburgh

George III Inlaid Mahogany Grandfather Clock by G Brown, Edinburgh

Long Case Clock

Elegant Regency ‘Flame’ Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th Century Scottish Forres Longcase Clock

Lacquered Long Case Clock from Edinburgh.

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