What is the difference between a grandmother and grandfather clock?

A grandfather clock generally stands over six feet tall with standard full-size proportions. Grandmother and granddaughter clocks scale down these dimensions to fit rooms with lower ceilings or tighter floor spaces. Despite their smaller stature, these compact floor standing clocks often house full mechanical movements, including striking and chiming functions.

How do I wind an eight-day longcase clock?

Eight-day clocks require winding via the dial face using a specific crank key every week. You insert the key into the winding holes on the dial and turn it gently until the weight rises or the spring reaches tension. Care must be taken not to overwind the movement, stopping as soon as resistance increases.

Where should I place a small floor standing clock?

These clocks require a stable, level floor and a secure attachment to a wall through the back of the case to prevent tipping. Placing them away from direct sunlight and heavy foot traffic protects the timber finish and keeps the pendulum swinging evenly. Because they have a narrower footprint than traditional longcase clocks, they fit comfortably in hallways, landings and studies.

How can I tell the period of a longcase clock?

Dating relies on examining the timber species, dial design, case proportions and construction methods. Early examples from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries often feature square brass dials and solid oak or walnut cases. Later Edwardian and revival pieces display specific stylistic traits such as Chippendale frets or polished mahogany finishes characteristic of twentieth-century production.

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A small floor standing clock brings the commanding presence of a full-size case into rooms where height and footprint are at a premium.

Small 8-Day Striking Longcase Clock Retailed by Harrods

1900 - 1920

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Small 8-Day Striking Longcase Clock Retailed by Harrods

From The Antique Clock Co.

£4,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock / Miniature Longcase

1900 - 1920

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Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock / Miniature Longcase

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£2,100

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1920s Century Grandmother or Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

1900 - 1920

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1920s Century Grandmother or Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,225

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Herbert of Haversham Oak Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th century

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Herbert of Haversham Oak Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,295

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Early 19th C. Georgian Mahogany 8 Day Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

19th century

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Early 19th C. Georgian Mahogany 8 Day Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,250

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18th century

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Small & Rare 10? Dial Longcase Clock – Smith – Chester

From The Antique Clock Co.

£6,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Small Proportioned Golden Oak Longcase Clock

19th century

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Small Proportioned Golden Oak Longcase Clock

From Worboys Antiques

£2,450

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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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19th century

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Mahogany Grandmother Clock

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£1,200

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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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Listings feature small floor standing clocks spanning the seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries, constructed in oak, mahogany and burr walnut.

Chippendale Style Mahogany Grandmother Clock, Late 19th Century.

1900 - 1920

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Chippendale Style Mahogany Grandmother Clock, Late 19th Century.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£5,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Superb Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock

1900 - 1920

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Superb Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock

From John Howkins Antiques

£3,400

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Small Floor Standing Clock

Small 8-Day Striking Longcase Clock Retailed by Harrods

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock / Miniature Longcase

1920s Century Grandmother or Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

Herbert of Haversham Oak Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

Early 19th C. Georgian Mahogany 8 Day Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

Small & Rare 10? Dial Longcase Clock – Smith – Chester

Small Proportioned Golden Oak Longcase Clock

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

Mahogany Grandmother Clock

A Charming Oak Granddaughter Clock of Excellent Proportions

Chippendale Style Mahogany Grandmother Clock, Late 19th Century.

Superb Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock

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