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When Did Grandfather Clocks Originate?
Date Added: April 07, 2010 02:56:04 AM
Author: Rudy Silva
Category: Shopping: Antiques and Collectibles

Grandfather clocks began in the 1500s when the astronomers required accuracy in telling time. Evolving from wall clocks, the original antique clocks had a face equipped with longer pendulum and weights encased in tall, thin wooden cases. After several years, the grandfather clock had made many adjustments, making them less astronomer’s-specialized. Today, the antique clocks are enclosed in long cases allowing them to stand on the floor on their own. Because of these long cases, the clocks were called floor clocks. The improvements made in these antique clocks did not stop after its creation, that, in our time, the refined models are the latest versions. Among the modern manufacturers of grandfather clocks is 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 of Miller creation is Satinwood. It is simple and contemporary design with its delicate nickel accents and a curved glass top, which allow viewers to see the inside motion. Its dial is also nickel-finished with bezel, markers and hands. Another good manufacturer of antique clocks is Hentschel. The Chinook grandfather clock is popular for its arched split pediment and turned finial. At night, when everyone sleeps, it automatically shuts off its triple-chime cable wound movement. Its dial is moon-phased featuring raised numbers on the time ring and lunar arch. 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. Brookfield floor clock by Sligh is among the retired clock by its manufacturers. But even when it is retired, it’s still famous with its applied Arabic numerals and midnight blue moon disc. It features three-piece reeded front columns that include decorative turned top and bottom column caps. Shelbourne grandfather clock by Bulova is very famous. Its exquisite bomb-shaped four-tiered base design includes hand-carved feet and center ornamentation. It also has applied Arabic numerals and midnight blue moon disc. Colchester grandfather clocks, also designed by Bulova, have an artistic V-grooves border design on their front door featuring a glass cover. Their bird’s eye maple veneers and pilasters are truly outstanding. 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. Bulova designed grandfather clocks for Harley Davidson. The clocks has black dials with satin silver-finish Roman numerals with a silver bar and shield logo. They too have satin silver for the finishing of 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. Bulova also designed the Parliament grandfather clocks. They feature 16 hammers, large diameter in Corinthian style. Its fluted columns on their fronts and cable-wound triple chime set them apart from the rest. Planning to buy a classical clock? We have grandfather clocks at http://www.granfatherclocksonline.com . We have a large inventory of floor grandfathers. You will get a discount with every clock you buy. Shop for your clock at Antique grandfather clocks , with discount price. This can be your classical decoration for your home.
 
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