Grandfather Clock: Know Everything about Its Origin

The grandfather clock is an old vintage style tall wooden clock that can be found in almost every Hollywood or European gothic movie set in the 18th century. Also known as tall case clocks, longcase clocks, and floor clocks, these masterpieces have a carved wooden body, which makes it look quite elegant and grandiose.

Origin of Grandfather clocks

British clockmaker William Clement first formed the Grandfather clock in 1680. Until the 20th-century, grandfather clocks were admired for their accuracy as they were the only accurate technology available.

Now, with the onset of the analog and digital clocks and their growing popularity, Grandfather clocks serve the only purpose of decoration.

A bit more about Grandfather clocks

As it is mentioned before, Grandfather clocks have a tall wooden body, usually 6-8 feet tall. They are freestanding and have a weight-driven long pendulum. The pendulum is held at the waist portion of the clock. Apart from the dial, the whole bonnet displays elaborated carved ornamentation on the wood.

Traditional grandfather clocks have two types of movements, eight-day and one-day(30 hours) movement. The clock with the eight-day movement system has to get wound once in a week, and the clock with the one-day movement system needs to get wound every day. Also, the second one is less expensive than the first one.

The usual price range of Grandfather clocks Grandfather clocks are pretty costly than the others. Its price range varies from $3500-$20,000 depending on the type of wood it is made of and the details of the carving. The most expensive grandfather clock is Duc d'Orleans Breguet Symapthique Clock. It cost $6.8m or ÂŁ5.2m. It was created in 1835 of Ormolu-mounted tortoiseshell and had a gold pocket watch mounted at its top.

Vintage antique grandfather clocks are quite valuable and demanding. Their value depends on their age, appearance, rarity, mechanical wellness, etc.

In this advanced age of technology, these grandfather clocks have become of no use and only show. Its royal look though, attracts people, but the huge price has made it out of the reach of the middle class.

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