Do You Know What Are Some Great Grandfather Clocks?
By: Rudy Silva
Submitted: 2011-01-09 21:53:00 | Word Count: 587
Grandfather clocks evolved from wall clocks, as a response to astronomers’ need for more accurate clock in the 1500s. The grandfather clock had a face with a longer pendulum and weights enveloped in a wooden case, The clocks were thin and tall.
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.
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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.
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.
Hentschel’s Thornbury clock has stunning scalloped beveled 3-piece glass. One of its distinct features is the floating dial with Roman numerals in raised brass. Its chime options include Westminster, St. Michael and Whittington. And it features auto night shut off on its triple-chime cable wound movement.
Although most of Sligh’s grandfather floor clocks are retired, they are still among the popular masterpieces. Brookefield is a proof with its applied Arabic numerals and midnight blue moon disc. It has three-piece reeded front columns including its pretty turned bottom and top column caps.
Another watch manufacturer that is world-renowned is Bulova. Its Shelbourne grandfather clock has its base designed resembling the bombs. It also has four-tiers. On its feet and center area are ornamentations carved delicately by hands. Also, its midnight blue moon disc and applied Arabic numerals made a stunning contrast.
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 also designed grandfather clocks for Harley Davidson. Among its features are black dials with raised satin silver-finish roman numerals. The numerals are brushed silver bar and shield logo, and satin silver-finish bezel.
Its cable movement is 8 days and the clock is capable of adjusting itself. Every night, starting at 10:00 to 7:00, its triple-chimed cable wound movement automatically stops. You can choose its chimes like Westminster, St. Michael and Whittington.
The Parliament grandfather clocks of Bulova have 16 hammers, cable-wound triple chimes, and large diameter Corinthian fluted columns on their fronts. They have a three-tiered lower base and beveled glass door on their front.
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