Grandmother
Clock
A grandmother clock is most importantly
an ornamental clock. It is also called as a long case
clock. A grandmother clock is a long case clock measuring
6'3" in height.
This clock is slim, spring-driven, has a dome top and
8" square or arch brass dial. A grandmother clock
is a small floor clock which is 80" or less. They
are ideal for small hallways, foyers and landings. They
impart a rustic look to the room and are excellent collector's
items.
Standard measurements
The standard grandmother clocks
were made in the 1920s and 1930s. By general standards,
its height varies from 5'4" to 5'9" . Though
there are grandmother clocks with different measurements,
there are no hard and fast rules governing them. They
are available in variations of the standard size.
Materials used in grandfather clocks
Oak Yorkshire finishing can be done on selected hardwood
and veneers and can be lightly embossed. Windsor Cherry
and Golden Oak finishes are also available.
Types of grandmother clocks
The Windsor grandmother clock
These clocks are perfect mixtures of contemporary fashion
and modern innovation. The hood has a scroll pediment,
fine pillars and side access panels, which enable movement
and adjustment. It also features a glass fronted trunk
door. It has delicate milled hands and solid brass fittings.
The cabinet is hand rubbed and waxed.
Meridian flat topped grandmother clock
It is made of a mahogany case with solid brass English
dials and hands. It features Westminster chime movements
with a chime silencer.
Lymington Grandmother Clock
This grandmother clock is made or Brazilian mahogany,
American Black Walnut and American Cherry. The cabinet
is fully glazed with polished brass drive weights suspended
on cables.
Movements and Kits
These movements are all 8-day, weight driven with chains
or cables. They feature weights, brass weight shells,
whitewood pendulum rods, fittings and hands. There are
chimes such as Westminster chime, Triple Chime Westminster
and Bim Bam. It comes with interesting features such
as Automatic Night Silencer (ANS). Maintaining Power
(M/P) enables the clock to continue working when it is
being rewound. Maltese Cross Stopwork (M/C) prevents
over winding.
There are many
more fixture articles in our fixture
section. There
is more specific information in the links at the beginning
of this article. They can guide you where you need
to go.
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