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Date Added: March 27, 2010 03:02:33 AM
Author: Rudy Silva
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Grandfather clocks have a clock face, with pendulum and weights enclosed in a thin, tall and freestanding wooden case. They evolved from wall clocks when the astronomers in the 1500s needed more accurate clocks. So, the astronomers made the pendulums longer.

Years later, the grandfather clock became less specialized. And modern manufacturers encased them in elongated cases so they could stand on the floor, hence, they are also known as floor clocks.

The enhancements of floor clocks continue to evolve. In our time, only the modern versions of refined pendulum clocks are seen available. Howard Miller is among the famous manufacturers of grandfather clocks.

Its authenticity is found on its clock, which is certified with a number that appears on its face. Enthusiasts of Roman architectural will be amazed with this clock as its designed is an influence of such marvelous architectural concept, making it an excellent family heirloom.

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.

Hentschel Thornbury’s clock has beautifully scalloped beveled 3-piece glass. Its unique feature is the floating dial with raised brass Roman numerals. The chimes are available in Westminster, St. Michael and Whittington. This too has auto night shut off and triple chime cable wound movement.

Sligh’s creations are mostly retired. However, they continue to grace the households and offices in America, Europe and Asia. Brookefield features applied Arabic numerals as well as midnight blue moon disc. Its reeded front columns are three-piece.

Bulova is also a very famous watch specialist. Shelbourne has an exquisite base design resembling bombs on four tiers. It has feet and center ornamentation that is carved by hands. Besides from having a midnight blue moon disc, it also displays applied Arabic numerals.

Colchester, another Bulova grandfather clocks masterpiece has rare antique finish, creative V-grooves border design on front door glass, and bird’s eye maple veneers. It also has fluted and beaded pilasters.

Bulova’s Hallmark is emphasized with delicately carved base molding. Its dial is moon-phased plated with brass. The dial obeys the rhythms of the pendulum and weight shells, both of which are finished with brass.

Harley Davidson is a recipient of Bulova. Harley Davidson grandfather clocks have black dials featuring satin silver-finish Roman numerals, which have silver bar and shield logo. They also have satin silver-finish 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’s Parliament grandfather clock has 16 Hammer, cable-mold triple chime and large diameter Corinthian fluted front columns. It has three-tiered “breakdown” lower base and beveled glass front door.

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