What is the difference between a grandfather and grandmother clock?

A grandfather clock is a full-sized traditional floor clock standing well over six feet tall, designed primarily during the 18th and 19th centuries. By contrast, a grandmother clock is a scaled-down, slender version produced mainly in the 20th century to fit modern domestic proportions.

How do eight-day movements work?

An eight-day movement requires winding only once a week using a crank key that draws the driving weights back up inside the case. This system uses longer drops and additional gearing compared to thirty-hour clocks, which needed daily or twice-weekly winding.

Where should I place a floor clock?

Floor clocks need a stable, dry location against a solid wall away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and heavy foot traffic that might disturb the pendulum. Placing the case on a level surface ensures the escapement beats evenly and the clock keeps accurate time.

How do I date a traditional floor clock?

Dating relies on stylistic clues in the cabinetwork, such as the architectural hood design, wood choice like early oak versus later mahogany, and dial construction. Signatures or inscriptions left by the maker on the dial or movement backplate also provide definitive historical reference points.

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A traditional floor clock stands as a commanding centrepiece, bringing mechanical timekeeping and fitted cabinetry into a room.

Quarter Chiming Musical Grandmother Longcase Clock

1920 - 1940

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Quarter Chiming Musical Grandmother Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,250

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Edinburgh Mahogany Longcase Clock. Horse

18th century

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Edinburgh Mahogany Longcase Clock. Horse

From Carse Antiques

£1,500

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18th century

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Long Case Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£1,850

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Bravingtons Musical Chiming Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock - 3 Tunes

1900 - 1920

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Bravingtons Musical Chiming Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock - 3 Tunes

From Heydays Antiques

£1,400

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Scottish Mahogany Grandfather / Longcase Clock

19th century

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Scottish Mahogany Grandfather / Longcase Clock

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£1,750

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1900 - 1920

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Small Music Grandmother Clock

From Samuel Orr Antique Clocks

£1,300

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8 Day Long Case Clock Joseph Gibson Ecclefechan

18th century

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8 Day Long Case Clock Joseph Gibson Ecclefechan

From Wickersley Antiques

£750

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18th Cent Oak Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock

18th century

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18th Cent Oak Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock

From Cross Antiques

£650

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Thwaites, London, Georgian Long Case / Grandfather Clock. Circa 1808.

18th century

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Thwaites, London, Georgian Long Case / Grandfather Clock. Circa 1808.

From FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks

£5,500

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19th century

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Antique Mahogany Longcase Clock

From Deva Antiques

£985

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Some provincial makers proudly signed their brass dials with idiosyncratic local spellings, linking the ticking clock permanently to its rural parish.

18th century

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Very Fine Quality Longcase Clock

From Stalham Antique Gallery

£1,650

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19th century

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Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Mahogany Arch Dial Longcase Clock

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£2,650

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Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock

From London City Antiques

£1,945

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Quality Antique George III Mahogany and Brass Arched Face Long Case Clock

19th century

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Quality Antique George III Mahogany and Brass Arched Face Long Case Clock

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£4,850

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Outstanding Quality Original Henry Massy Burr Walnut Longcase Clock

18th century

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Outstanding Quality Original Henry Massy Burr Walnut Longcase Clock

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£12,850

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Outstanding Quality Antique George III Oak Arched Dial Long Case Clock

19th century

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Outstanding Quality Antique George III Oak Arched Dial Long Case Clock

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£3,900

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Traditional Floor Clock

Quarter Chiming Musical Grandmother Longcase Clock

Edinburgh Mahogany Longcase Clock. Horse

Long Case Clock

Bravingtons Musical Chiming Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock - 3 Tunes

Scottish Mahogany Grandfather / Longcase Clock

Small Music Grandmother Clock

8 Day Long Case Clock Joseph Gibson Ecclefechan

18th Cent Oak Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock

Thwaites, London, Georgian Long Case / Grandfather Clock. Circa 1808.

Antique Mahogany Longcase Clock

Very Fine Quality Longcase Clock

Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Mahogany Arch Dial Longcase Clock

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock

Quality Antique George III Mahogany and Brass Arched Face Long Case Clock

Outstanding Quality Original Henry Massy Burr Walnut Longcase Clock

Outstanding Quality Antique George III Oak Arched Dial Long Case Clock

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