Grandfather clocks have a clock face, with pendulum and weights enclosed in a thin, tall and freestanding wooden case. They evolved from wall clocks when the astronomers in the 1500s needed more accurate clocks. So, the astronomers made the pendulums longer.
Years later, the grandfather clock became less specialized. And modern manufacturers encased them in elongated cases so they could stand on the floor, hence, they are also known as floor clocks.
The improvements of these antique clocks continued over time. The refined clocks that we see now are its modern versions. One of the finest grandfather clocks is the presidential limited edition of Kennedy grandfather clock by Howard Miller.
Howard Miller designed the famous President Kennedy limited edition. Its time-telling authenticity can be traced on its clock, which is certified with a number that is shown on its clock face. With its Roman architectural design, the Kennedy grandfather clock makes an exciting family possession.
Another creation of Howard Miller is Satinwood. It has a simple, yet contemporary shape with delicate nickel accents and a curved glass top so you can view the movement of the pendulum. Its nickel accents are also seen on its dial with its nickel-finished bezel, markers and hands.
Hentschel is among the leading manufacturers of grandfather floor clocks. Chinook is famous with its arched split pediment and turned finial. In the evening, this clock shuts off its chime cable-wound movement. Its dial is moon-phased with lunar arch and raised numbers on time ring.
Thornbury, with its beautiful scalloped beveled 3-piece glass, is also a creation of Hentschel. Its distinctive feat is its floating dial in raised brass and applied Roman numerals. It has three different chime options. At a certain time in the evening the chimes turn off.
Although most of Sligh’s grandfather floor clocks are retired, they are still among the popular masterpieces. Brookefield is a proof with its applied Arabic numerals and midnight blue moon disc. It has three-piece reeded front columns including its pretty turned bottom and top column caps.
Bulova is also a very famous watch specialist. Shelbourne has an exquisite base design resembling bombs on four tiers. It has feet and center ornamentation that is carved by hands. Besides from having a midnight blue moon disc, it also displays applied Arabic numerals.
Colchester grandfather floor clock, also by Bulova, features antique finish, bird’s eye maple veneers, and decorative V-grooves border design on front glass door. Its pilasters are fluted and beaded.
Another Bulova masterpiece is Hallmark, highlighted by its delicate carved base molding. Its unique brass plated moon dial heeds the rhythms of a shiny, brass-polished pendulum and weight shells.
Harley Davidson is a recipient of Bulova. Harley Davidson grandfather clocks have black dials featuring satin silver-finish Roman numerals, which have silver bar and shield logo. They also have satin silver-finish bezel.
It has 8-day cable movement that adjusts by itself, triple-chime movement with Westminster, Whittington and St. Michael. From 10:00 in the evening to 7:00, it automatically shuts off its chimes.
The Parliament grandfather clocks of Bulova have 16 hammers, cable-wound triple chimes, and large diameter Corinthian fluted columns on their fronts. They have a three-tiered lower base and beveled glass door on their front.
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