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

Grandfather clocks are the standard full-size tall clocks designed with substantial floor-standing oak cases to house long pendulums and heavy weights. Grandmother clocks are scaled-down versions of these tall clocks, generally shorter in height and produced in later periods like the Edwardian era and the 1920s.

How do eight day movements work compared to other clocks?

An eight day movement requires winding only once a week, utilising two or three suspended weights that power both the timekeeping and the striking or chiming trains. These movements are driven by gravity as the internal weights slowly descend inside the oak trunk over the course of the week.

How can I identify a Georgian tall clock?

Georgian tall clocks typically date from the 18th century or early 19th century, showcasing traditional oak construction, often with square or arched brass dials. Many feature regional signatures on the face and simple architectural lines, though some George III examples incorporate mahogany crossbanding.

Where were these traditional oak clocks made?

These timepieces originated across various British workshops and urban centres, with makers signing dials in locations such as Nottingham, Chester, Henley, and Macclesfield. Later Victorian and 20th-century examples were frequently retailed through major London establishments like Harrods, Mappin & Webb, and Bravingtons.

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A traditional oak tall clock stands as a formidable timekeeper, anchoring a room with its rhythmic pulse and substantial presence.

Wonderful Quality Antique Edwardian Oak Eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

1900 - 1920

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Wonderful Quality Antique Edwardian Oak Eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£1,050

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Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

1900 - 1920

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Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£1,150

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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

£1,295

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Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Long Case Clock

18th century

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Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Long Case Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,150

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Small Oak & Mahogany 8 Day Grandfather Long Case Clock

18th century

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Small Oak & Mahogany 8 Day Grandfather Long Case Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,395

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18th century

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Oak Long Case Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£2,250

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Super Quality Long Case Clock Case 13 Inch Dial

18th century

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Super Quality Long Case Clock Case 13 Inch Dial

From Wickersley Antiques

£950

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Mappin & Webb London Long Cased Oak Clock

1900 - 1920

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Mappin & Webb London Long Cased Oak Clock

From Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton

£2,450

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18th century

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Georgian 8 Day Longcase Clock

From Deva Antiques

£1,485

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18th century

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Antique Longcase Clock

From witchantiques.com

£1,750

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Listings feature oak tall clocks spanning the Georgian era, Victorian period, Regency, and 1920s, utilising materials like brass, enamel, mahogany, and glass.

18th century

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An 18th Century Oak Cased Longcase Clock, Signed John Wylde, Nottingham C 1740-50

From Buckingham Interiors

£795

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Georgian 8 Day Oak & Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th century

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Georgian 8 Day Oak & Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,100

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Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th century

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Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,795

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18th century

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Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,380

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Regency Longcase Clock, Oak, Gorgeous Dial, Lovely Condition

19th century

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Regency Longcase Clock, Oak, Gorgeous Dial, Lovely Condition

From Clockwise

£1,650

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James Coster of Henley Oak Longcase Clock

18th century

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James Coster of Henley Oak Longcase Clock

From The Antique Clock Co.

£5,250

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Traditional Oak Tall Clock

Wonderful Quality Antique Edwardian Oak Eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Georgian 8 Day Grandfather or Longcase Clock Good Maker

Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Long Case Clock

Small Oak & Mahogany 8 Day Grandfather Long Case Clock

Oak Long Case Clock

Super Quality Long Case Clock Case 13 Inch Dial

Mappin & Webb London Long Cased Oak Clock

Georgian 8 Day Longcase Clock

Antique Longcase Clock

An 18th Century Oak Cased Longcase Clock, Signed John Wylde, Nottingham C 1740-50

Georgian 8 Day Oak & Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock

Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

Regency Longcase Clock, Oak, Gorgeous Dial, Lovely Condition

James Coster of Henley Oak Longcase Clock

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