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Tall-Case Clock, maker Peter Stretch, American, 1735-46

From the Cincinnati Art Museum

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Gravity Never Sleeps: A Tall-Case Clock Warning

This is a cautionary tale for anyone who owns a long-case or tall-case clock, especially a weight-driven example. I make that distinction because I do own a tall-case clock that is spring-driven, which I can assure you is quite unusual. Most, however, are weight-driven. The other day, I went to investigate an issue with the strike side of an old Scottish clock assembled by a clockmaker named…

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Refinements to a tall case clock test stand

Those involved in clock repair must use a special stand for testing tall case clock movements. There are many varieties of stands most of which are home-built though commercial ones are available in the $2-300 range. Early last year (2020) I purchased a Scottish tall case clock. Those familiar with English bell strike movements know they can be tricky to work on and a test stand certainly helps…

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Living, Breathing

I think I have mentioned this before. The ticking of the tall case clock in the Mitchell House, its ringing on the hour, always makes me feel like the Mitchell House is alive. It is when I have to stop the clock for the winter that the House goes dormant. It’s a sound that I become quite use to when it is running – the ticking and ringing. It always makes me chuckle to myself when the Mitchell House intern first starts work in late May. It takes them a few weeks to discern the difference between the clock and the front door bell but then, they get it. (Don’t worry – I don’t let them “run” for the door – I tell them, “No! It’s the clock. You’ll get used to the difference.)

The tall case was a wedding gift from William Mitchell’s parents to William and Lydia on their wedding day. Made in Boston by John Deverell in 1789, it’s a year older than the House. William and Lydia gave the clock to Phebe Mitchell Kendall upon her marriage in 1854. Phebe left t to her only child, William Mitchell Kendall who then left it to the Mitchell House in his estate in 1941. I am not sure how William’s parents came to the clock – perhaps it was their clock as William and Lydia married in 1812 so by then the tall case (no, not called a grandfather clock!) was twenty-three years old.

On its face it rotates the phases of the Moon and shows the seconds and the date. It’s a seven-day clock, but I wind it twice per week (always, holding my breath as it is 231 years old!) It has wonderful inlays around the bonnet top and the case where the door to the pendulum and weights are located. And its face is enameled. It’s a simple – very appropriate for a Quaker family – tall case clock with just a touch of “extras” – a bit of color and a bit of decoration. I put it to bed a few weeks ago – I wait pretty far into the fall as I hate to stop it. But when I do, I tell it to have a good winter and that I will see it when I wake it in the spring.

JNLF

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Antique clock shopping experience

Although I did not buy any clocks during my trip to the west here are examples of what you might find in some of the better quality antique shops. The three shops these clocks are from are located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Let the photos speak for themselves. captions identify some of the clocks.

Trio of clocks, the middle one is a Grand Assortment by Sessions

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Check Out This Brief Guide To Buying A Grandfather’s Tall Case Clock

Some hallways and rooms are often incomplete in the absence of Grandfather Clock.

The magnanimity yet the relaxed beat of the clock holds a special place in people’s lives. Not many are untouched by the beautiful style of longcases, especially when the British are making for the past 350 years.

If you too are one of those admirers of the grandfather clock who’s willing to make a place for the same in home, then this brief guide can help you.

Great deals on different budgets

The authentic style of these clocks makes people want them to “decorate” their homes, which can be easily facilitated at a minimal price. Amazon sells a few quality products within a price range of $1500 - $3000. But, if you want the real and genuine display of a tall case clock in your hallway, you will have to open your purse somewhat wide. You can buy a 19th Century clock for $6500.

Online shopping experiences

If you are not permanently smitten by a clock in a showroom, you can surf online websites to find a large variety of longcase clocks. Apart from vibrant offers, you may crack a deal of a lifetime that would last for ages. Interior designers, these days, are curating high-quality clocks from different places. Some of them also find interest in collecting clocks from in and out of the country. Before buying online, you should check the “return” page for reliable information.

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A Brief Guide to Buying A Grandfather Clock – 5 Things You Can’t Ignore

Is it too old as one’s grandfather?

Shall we shell out all our fortunes on this?

We know a lot of people who are perturbed a plethora of doubts when it comes to buying a grandfather clock. Apparently, no one wants to miss out on the best options available on the market. In fact, it creates a kind of chaos in the buyer’s mind.

Learning that you will be bothered by so many questions for yourself, we have compiled a list of things that you definitely can’t ignore about a grandfather clock prior to the purchase. Let’s unravel it in the following.

1. Pick the clock movement. Will it be mechanical and cable driven? Or, do you prefer a quartz clock for yourself? It could also be a chain-driven clock movement. Sort out your priorities on the mechanism first.

2. Authorized/authentic dealer. Don’t meander while choosing the best tall case clock for your home. Look aside the lucrative offers and check if it’s an authentic supplier or seller or not.

3. New or Old status. Has someone left a bequest for the next generation? Or, is it a whole new purchase? You should determine if it’s a new or an old grandfather clock that you want in your home.

4. Functional status. If you are buying yourself an old grandfather clock, you should check for its functional status and performance. Buying a second-hand clock isn’t a bad idea, but checking its functionality, wear and tear conditions, and other aspects are equally vital.

5. Price consideration. Frankly, you can find these clocks at varying prices. However, not all of them are equivalent in terms of quality, performance, and precision. You should look for reliable offers from leading online stores or suppliers.

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