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Home  Articles Antiques How To Buy A Great Grandfather Clock.
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How To Buy A Great Grandfather Clock. |
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Written by MichaelFlum
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Thursday, 20 August 2009 |
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When you are looking for a modern grandfather clock it is best to consider what this grandfather clock will be used for. Are you buying it to accent or enhance your fine dcor? Are you longing for the sound and ambiance that comes with a grandfather clock? Or are you looking for a precision old-world timepiece? How you answer these questions will help you determine which manufacturer to buy from and the style or class of grandfather clock to buy.
by MichaelFlum
When you are looking for a modern grandfather clock it is best to consider what this grandfather clock will be used for. Are you buying it to accent or enhance your fine dcor? Are you longing for the sound and ambiance that comes with a grandfather clock? Or are you looking for a precision old-world timepiece? How you answer these questions will help you determine which manufacturer to buy from and the style or class of grandfather clock to buy.
If the grandfather clock will be used to enhance your dcor, you have a vast selection of clocks available. The internet has a great selections to help you narrow down your type and style. This should reduce your search down to a few grandfather clocks.
Do not get frustrated if you cannot find a grandfather clock online. When looking for a clock that is very unique, you may have to have it built by a local artisan of wood furniture. Some of the greatest grandfather clocks were built just this way. To provide good service and precision I would recommend a movement by Kieninger for your first clock.
The majority of grandfather clocks today are made by Bulova, Sligh, German Hermle, Ridgeway, Kieninger and Howard Miller. Howard Miller is the most predominant and is considered the "GM" of grandfather clocks.
Never buy a grandfather clock from a furniture store. Only a store that deals in precision timepieces will be able to provide the expertise, support and service you will need. You will also need to hear it running, touch it, inspect it and determine if you like the sound produced by bells, chimes, or tubes. Do not underestimate the power of the sound produced! You and your family will be living with it every hour on the hour for many years to come. Make sure everyone likes it.
When looking at a grandfather clock, always look for the highest quality in fit and finish and remember the grandfather clock will likely be passed down to the next generation. It is probably worth it to pay for a high-quality piece even though it may cost 30-40% more.
The three remaining manufacturers of precision clock movements are Kieninger, Hermle, and Urgos. If this is your first precision timepiece, I would stick with Kieninger. It is the most trouble free and will maintain its accuracy over time.
Finally, make sure that the grandfather clock you selected in the store is the same one that is delivered to your home. Most good grandfather clock stores will have no problem with this arrangement. Never allow them to ship you another grandfather clock even if it is the same model and style unless you have inspected it in person. Whether hand-made or mass-produced, there may be significant differences between individual clocks of the same model.
To sum it up, select the style you will be most happy with (the look, wood and wood color), select a precision movement; select a clock store that will provide service. Plan to have the grandfather clock movement re-oiled every five years, and have it disassembled and cleaned every ten years, this will keep it running smoothly for a lifetime.
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