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Mostly wood for the outer cases. There are many kits available for building your own, or one may buy these at a reputable clock shop.
The exterior of most clocks is wood, many having a glass cover over the clock face, or a glass window exposing the pendulum and works. The actual clockwork mechanism and gears are made of metal.
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Where can someone find information on the first grandfather clocks made by Howard Miller?
One can find more information on the first grandfather clocks made by Howard Miller by visiting the Miller's Clocks website. One can also find the product on Amazon and read the reviews/information.
Do they still make electric grandfather clocks?
Yes many manufaturers still make electric grandfather clocks.
What is the biggest manufacturer of grandfather clocks in the US?
The Howard Miller Group. They are the largest grandfather clock manufacturer in not only the US, but the world. Howard miller is still considered to be the best Grandfather clocks made in the US. I am personally not a fan and would suggest a Glenmour.
What are the different heights of grandfather clocks?
Grandfather clocks usually come in roughly the same size, anywhere from five to six feet.
What types of antique clocks are the most expensive?
Usually grandfather clocks are the most expensive kind of antique clocks and can cost over $500,000.
What timber are grandpa clocks made from?
They can be made from solid wood of cabinet grade quality, (Walnut, Cherry) or softwood construction with hardwood veneers. There is no particular wood connected with the manufacture of Grandfather Clock cases, except that the clockmaker will want to use the highest quality wood he can get for the best clocks. Mass market grandfather clocks today (those in the $800 price range) are made of medium density particle board with real wood veneers.
Do you have a 1-800?
1-800-4Clocks sells lots of clocks including brands like Howard Miller, Kieninger Clocks, Hermle Clocks, Ridgeway Clocks & more. Shop the large selection of grandfather clocks, wall clocks and mantel clocks selections. cutt.ly/Ih9X6Lc
What kind of clocks does Howard Miller Clock Company offer?
Howard Miller Clock Company offers a wide range of clocks, including wall clocks, mantel clocks, floor clocks (grandfather clocks), table clocks, and atomic clocks. They also offer specialty clocks like chiming clocks, musical clocks, weather clocks, and indoor/outdoor clocks.
How do grandfather clocks get their name?
The origin of the name "grandfather clock" for longcase clocks comes from the 1876 song, My Grandfather's Clock. The song was written by Henry Clay Work, an American composer who also wrote Marching Through Georgia.
Where can I buy antique grandfather clocks online?
There is an online catalog of beautiful antique grandfather clocks and pictures of new arrivals at Solvang Antique Center. They have a good variety of clocks including early colonial wood works clocks, double-dial calendar clocks, American tall case clocks, and more. Charles Edwin Inc sells all kinds of antique clocks. There are pictures and descriptions online.
What came before the watch to tell the time?
urmm... i think it woz the grandfather clocks they had wall clocks before watches. so its probably just clocks
Is jayski's the name of the nascar race that gave out grandfather clocks to the winner?
Jayski?? Jayski is the NASCAR site, Martinsville is where you can win the grandfather clocks, the Goody's Cool Orange 500, and the Subway 500.
