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There are many synonyms to the term, longcase clock. A longcase clock is also called a grandfather clock, floor clock, and tall-case clock. Many people know this type of clock as a grandfather clock.
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What is the average height of a longcase clock or grandfather clock?
A longcase clock or grandfather clock is typically 6 to 8 feet tall (1.8-2.4 metres), but most often is 6 feet tall. (Someone has to reach the face of the clock.)
What are the advantages that come from the use of a longcase clock?
Some of the advantages that come from the use of a longcase clock are that the clock is entirely powered by mechanical energy and does not require any electrical power. They also usually can be used as a focal point of a room.
Where can one purchase a Longcase clock?
There are many different online websites that have Longcase clocks for sale. Some of these online sites include TickTockTony, Selling Antiques, Antiques Atlas, and Rees Antique Clocks.
What has the author Gary Williams written?
Gary Williams has written: 'Designing and building a grandfather clock' -- subject(s): Clock and watch making, Longcase clocks
What does the term 400 day clock mean?
A 400 day clock is another term for a torsion clock which is a device that keeps time using a torsion pendulum. It is also known as an anniversary clock.
What is another word for clock face?
The correct term is "DIAL".
HOW A GRANDFATHER CLOCK WORKS?
A grandfather clock is a freestanding floor clock with a pendulum which is driven by weights. William Clement, an English clockmaker, developed this type of clock in 1670. They are sometimes referred to as longcase and striking clocks. A modern longcase clock is referred to as a grandfather clock and has eight-day movements which are different from the earlier longcase clocks. Traditionally, there were two types of longcase clocks, an eight-day one that had to be wound once a week and a thirty hour clock which had to be wound once a day. The modern longcase clock is usually driven by weights suspended by a cable wrapped around a pulley and is wound by inserting a crank key into a hole of the face of the clock and turning it. There are chain-driven ones that are wound by pulling the chain on the weights until the weights reach the top, right under the face of the clock. The left weight of a modern grandfather clock, which contains three weights, controls the striking on the hour, the middle weight controls the pendulum and keeps the time correct, and the right weight controls the quarter-hour chiming sequences. For the pendulum to swing properly, the clocks must be absolutely level on the floor. Westminster Quarters are installed in most modern grandfather clocks but some offer Whittington Chimes or Michael’s Chimes. One-fourth of the chime sequence sounds on 15 minutes past the hour, one-half of the chime sequence sounds on 30 minutes past the hour, three-fourths of the chime sequence sounds on quarter past the hour, and the remaining chime sequence sounds on the hour. Grandfather clocks got their name in 1876 when a song was written by H.C. Work called My Grandfather’s Clock. This was written in remembrance of two brothers who worked as managers at a hotel in England. When the first brother died, the clock began to lose time. When the other brother died, the clock quit working altogether. The longcase clocks were routinely called grandfather clocks from that time on.
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 one purchase an antique grandfather clock?
An antique grandfather clock will most likely turn up in the first antique store you visit. Although if there's no antique store in your neighborhood, you will also be able to find them online (where u might also want to use terms like Longcase Clock and Floor Clock).
What has the author J Zeeman written?
J. Zeeman has written: 'De Nederlandse staande klok' -- subject(s): History, Clocks and watches, Longcase clocks, Clock and watch making
What is the proper contraction for of the clock?
The term "o'clock" means "of the clock" or "according to the clock."
What is the medical term of body clock?
Internal or biological clock
