Grandfather clocks, with traditional inner and outer mechanisms, work together in synchronized fashion. When assembling a Grandfather clock, the parts of the clock must be functioning accurately, and assembled in the correct place within the case of the clock, so that other parts of the clock function as well. It is easy to troubleshoot problems ...
The best part of any used bookstore, for me, is the smell. As an admitted bibliophile who used to while away hours in her grandmother’s used book shop, the smell of aging paper, binding and cardboard brings back a flood of pleasant memories. In a quest to replicate those cherished childhood memories, I have sought ...
Today, we know these tall clocks that are set in wooden cases to be “Grandfather Clocks.” But, they weren’t always called that. In fact, they were first called, “Longcase Clocks” or “Coffin Clocks”. So how did they acquire their current name? Read this interesting article and find out the charming history of the Grandfather Clock. ...
Dutch clockmaker William Clement built the first “long-cased” clock in 1670. And Composer Henry Clay Work gave them their name- (click here for details “The Charming History of the Grandfather Clock”. They started to gain popularity in the seventh century, and today, many people grace their homes with them. Read this informative article and learn ...