How do I wind an eight-day grandfather clock?

Winding requires inserting a crank key into the winding holes on the dial face and turning it gently until the weights rise to the top. Care must be taken not to overwind the movement. Most traditional eight-day mechanisms need attention once a week. Keeping a consistent schedule helps maintain steady timekeeping accuracy.

Where should I place a longcase clock?

Position the clock against an interior wall away from direct sunlight, heating vents, and exterior doors. Fluctuating temperatures and humidity can affect the wooden case and delicate internal mechanics. The floor beneath must be level and stable to ensure the pendulum swings evenly. Levelling feet or shims may be required to achieve an even beat.

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

The primary distinction lies in overall height and proportion. Grandfather clocks stand tall, usually between six and eight feet, while grandmother clocks are considerably more compact. Grandmother clocks emerged later in popularity, offering a smaller footprint suited to more modest domestic spaces while retaining weight-driven mechanical movements.

How can I tell if a clock dial is original?

Examine the fit of the dial within the hood arch and inspect the mounting feet securing it to the movement. Original brass and painted iron dials show consistent signs of ageing appropriate to the period. Signatures should match the style of lettering common to the maker's era. Mismatched fixing holes or modern screws often indicate a replacement face.

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A traditional mahogany grandfather clock stands tall in the hallway, marking the hours with brass dials and rhythmic weight-driven pendulums.

18th century

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Stunning George III Oak Longcase Clock

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£2,150

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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Grandmother Clock C.1900 - Small Longcase Clock with Brass Dial

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Grandmother Clock C.1900 - Small Longcase Clock with Brass Dial

From Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

£2,150

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18th century

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Long Case Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£1,600

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Georgian Mahogany Cased Grandfather Clock

19th century

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Georgian Mahogany Cased Grandfather Clock

From witchantiques.com

£1,425

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19th century

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Mahogany Small Longcase Clock Slim & Elegant

From Heydays Antiques

£1,895

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18th century

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Georgian Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock Strike Silent

From Heydays Antiques

£1,895

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Antique Mahogany Moon Phase Longcase Clock by Parkinson Bros, Batley

19th century

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Antique Mahogany Moon Phase Longcase Clock by Parkinson Bros, Batley

From Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

£900

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Antique Victorian Mahogany Eight Bell Musical Grandfather Clock by Winsor Bishop Norwich

19th century

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Antique Victorian Mahogany Eight Bell Musical Grandfather Clock by Winsor Bishop Norwich

From London City Antiques

£6,850

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18th century

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Long Case Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£3,600

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Rickards, Wotton Under Edge Moon Longcase/grandfather Clock

19th century

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Rickards, Wotton Under Edge Moon Longcase/grandfather Clock

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

£1,850

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Listings feature movements ranging from standard time-and-strike setups to complex moonphase displays, musical chimes on multiple bells, and strike-silent mechanisms.

Stunning Flame Mahogany & Inlaid Grandfather Longcase Clock

19th century

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Stunning Flame Mahogany & Inlaid Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£2,450

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A 19th-cent Mahogany Longcase Clock by Priory of Dundee Scotland.

19th century

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A 19th-cent Mahogany Longcase Clock by Priory of Dundee Scotland.

From Country Homes Antiques Stirling

£880

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Victorian Scottish Mahogany Drumhead Grandfather Clock by Andrew Thom

19th century

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Victorian Scottish Mahogany Drumhead Grandfather Clock by Andrew Thom

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£1,250

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19th century

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English Regular Nice Quality

From Samuel Orr Antique Clocks

£3,700

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1900 - 1920

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Mahogany Victorian Granddaughter Clock.

From Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

£795

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Antique George II Mahogany 8 Day Strike Silent Longcase Clock Henry Weedon London

18th century

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Antique George II Mahogany 8 Day Strike Silent Longcase Clock Henry Weedon London

From London City Antiques

£6,750

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Traditional Mahogany Grandfather Clock

Stunning George III Oak Longcase Clock

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Grandmother Clock C.1900 - Small Longcase Clock with Brass Dial

Long Case Clock

Georgian Mahogany Cased Grandfather Clock

Mahogany Small Longcase Clock Slim & Elegant

Georgian Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock Strike Silent

Antique Mahogany Moon Phase Longcase Clock by Parkinson Bros, Batley

Antique Victorian Mahogany Eight Bell Musical Grandfather Clock by Winsor Bishop Norwich

Long Case Clock

Rickards, Wotton Under Edge Moon Longcase/grandfather Clock

Stunning Flame Mahogany & Inlaid Grandfather Longcase Clock

A 19th-cent Mahogany Longcase Clock by Priory of Dundee Scotland.

Victorian Scottish Mahogany Drumhead Grandfather Clock by Andrew Thom

English Regular Nice Quality

Mahogany Victorian Granddaughter Clock.

Antique George II Mahogany 8 Day Strike Silent Longcase Clock Henry Weedon London

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