 The Grandfather clock got it's name from the popular song
Grandfather Clock by Henry Work. Antique Grandfather
clocks are highly sought after and can sell for quite a few thousand
pounds. Therefore you should make sure you seek as much advice
as you can before making a purchase. They can be bought in a
number of places, antique shops, specialist dealers, private ads,
auctions (both online and in the real world).If you are buying
online make sure that you are bidding on a genuine antique and not a
reproduction. It can get a bit confusing looking at all the
available items you might not notice what it's true age is.
Some antique clocks will require some TLC so if you plan on tackling
this work yourself make sure you look out for clock spares too.
Because quality antiques come at a price it is a good idea to ask
questions if you are unsure of any details. For instance you
might want to know if there are any guarantees, if there is any
extra VAT to pay, what the delivery costs are etc. Obviously
you should also check the condition, if you can't see it in person
you should find out if it is working order or has any damages as
this will greatly affect the price.
Generally, the grandfather clocks you will see advertised will be
referred to as 8 day or 30 hour. The explanation of what make
them different is quite technical. Basically the 8 day is
wound with a key whereas the 30 hour is wound with a rope or chain.
There also clocks which have a moon dial which tells you which phase
the moon is in.
In Britain, some long-case clock makers to look for are:
George Angus, Ian Murray, John
Barron and Robert Alston plus many more.
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