Modern Grandfather Clock

Posted by admin on April 11th, 2009

Some may be led to believe that a modern grandfather clock is simply a remake of the old models, or a slight variation thereoff. Nothing could be further from the truth…

Yes, you may indeed find modern clocks that looks very "old school" – perhaps just like the one you remember from your grandparents house. But you also have a number of models that are unbelievably "high tech" and ultra modern in design as well as materials. 

So if you have a home (room or office) where one of the more traditional grandfather clock designs don’t quite fit in – then why not take a look at some of the more less traditional (or hyper modern) designs found at 1-800-4 clocks? You will be hard pressed to find better prices or a wider selection anywhere … and believe me I’ve done a lot of searching online. Here’s a sample of the great items you can find there:

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Hermle
Contemporary

Kieninger
Cabriolet

Howard Miller
Mercer

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 howard miller cosmopolitan

 kieninger baird contemporary clock

Kieninger
Montauk

Howard Miller
Cosmopolitan

Kieninger
Baird

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howard miller tamarack grandfather clock

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Howard Miller
Newell

Howard Miller
Tamarack

Ridgeway
Becket Curio

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Home Decor: Contemporary Grandfather Clocks

Home decorating pros put up interior and exterior styles that look so easy on the eye. You won’t have an inkling that to create that effect, home decorators consider many factors to achieve the desired result. Many of them have relied on a contemporary grandfather clock to give that spirited touch to many modern homes.

Recreating That Quiet Retreat in A Big City

People living in noisy and unfriendly cities long for a retreat that provides warmth, relaxation, and cheer. Those who can afford interior decorators can express that they want their homes to give them that serenity akin to their memories of home. And following the elements of contemporary decorating styles, home decorators add a timekeeper like the contemporary grandfather clock – with a twist.

For those living in impersonal apartments and high rises, decorators warm up the minimalist interiors with dramatic colors to enliven the room. A kitchen with stainless steel fixtures is made homier with an old fashioned clock on the mantel. In the living room or den, a contemporary clock in wrought-iron simulating an outdoor feel is set up as focal point.

Interior decorators are flexible artists and can adopt styles responsive to suit any demand and temperament. If you want a country-style living room, a jazzy den, or popular, modern, or minimalist decorating, there will always be one contemporary grandfather clock that will complement your chosen style. Whether you are in a big smoggy city or in a tree-lined suburb, you’ll find that longed-for peace and quiet right in your parlor.

A Clock for City Digs

For the American country look in the parlor, the home decorator will propose some faux antiqued logs to depict the interiors of a log cabin in the woods to match with a firestone fireplace. A large sofa and smaller chairs around a focal low table laden with baskets of flowers will take up space.

The seating arrangement may overlook the cityscape or face the fireplace. The cozy atmosphere will be enhanced by the chiming of the Kinzie, a clock with a cherry case accented with burl inlays. The polished pendulum enhances the golden glow of the cherry wood polished with select veneers. The warm glow of the case and the glint of the pendulum will lend a rustic charm to the entire parlor.

The Howard Miller Satinwood, designed with a minimalist focus, is very right for the minimalist home decorating theme. The black satinwood will break the monotony of the light-colored walls. By itself, this clock is a sharp study in contrast to the black satinwood and nickel pendulum and weights. The curved glasstop softens the entire look of the clock without detracting a fraction of its appearance.

The Viveka from Kieninger won’t need any complementing piece. It has the ultra modern look, fusing light, silver, chrome, and glass. Nine tubes play the Westminster, St. Michaels, and Whittington chimes that are driven by the movement of a triple chime cable. To top it off, the anchor pivots are bedecked with 12 rubies.

Any contemporary grandfather clock will fit into any decorating schemes. Whether you want the country, pop, modern, or the minimalist look, the wide selection will always yield the right grandfather clock that will keep in time for years. Deciding to redecorate? Think of the contemporary grandfather clock.

Author: Andrei Myers

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Grandfather Contemporary Clocks

The name ‘grandfather clock’ instantly conjures up images of a dark, musty room, grandpa sitting in his rocking chair, smoking a pipe. Curls of woodsy smelling smoke drift across the room as his faithful old clock strikes the hour. Though the name grandfather is definitely old-fashioned, the clocks aren’t. While much of their technology is a reflection of the earliest clocks, the styles have evolved through the years.

Contemporary grandfather clocks are available in a wide range of styles. Whatever your taste, you are sure to find a clock to match. Today’s grandfather clocks can fit into any dcor, including Oriental, Victorian or Minimalist. Moreover, a grandfather clock can become the focal point of a room, with everything else simply accentuating and supporting it.

Howard Miller is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of grandfather clocks ranging in price from $800 to $13,000. Sligh grandfather clocks are famous for their exquisite finish and sound and can be found in both traditional and contemporary designs. Ridgeway grandfather clocks have been made in Ridgeway, Virginia using German movements since 1960. Bulova is a well-known leader in clock craftsmanship manufacturing their line of grandfather clocks in Canada.

No longer just for grandparents, contemporary grandfather clocks are available in a wide variety of styles and price ranges. I am confident you will find a modern grandfather clock perfect for your home.

Author: Kristy Annely

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Oak Grandfather Clock

Posted by admin on April 10th, 2009

Grandfather Clocks In Oak

Oak is one of the traditional as well as original materials used to make long case clocks (such as grandfather clocks) and other types of floor and wall clocks.

Oak is a hardwood, it’s beatiful to look at when properly treated and finished and it’s very durable. As such it’s a perfect material for these types of clocks.

The Howard Miller Scarborough

The Howard Miller Layton

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Oak And Other Hardwoods

If you are into woodworking, you know that hardwood lumber is the only kind to use. If you are fussy about your projects, you want your wood to be of the best quality. Hardwood is strong, beautiful and very durable. The kind of hardwood you choose will depend on the project you are working on.

Walnut

Walnut is a rich, dark wood with a very tight grain. It is one of the most distinctive types of hardwood, and also one of the strongest. There are variations in walnut, depending upon its country of origin. Fine furniture, cabinets and such specialty items as grandfather clocks are frequently made from walnut. Because of the high quality of walnut, it is used in musical instruments and for the look of fine furniture through the use of veneer.

Oak

Oak is a wonderful hardwood for flooring as well as cabinets and furniture. The soft color of oak lends a beautiful touch to many decorating styles and can be used in almost any type of decor, but it is a favorite in the country look. Oak, however, tends to be one of the most expensive of the hardwoods.

Yellow poplar

Yellow poplar is not as frequently used as walnut or oak in furniture but it is a very high quality wood. Poplar is one of the tallest of the hardwood trees, grown in the Eastern United States. It is popular for more casual use such as children’s furniture, toys and sporting goods because it is extremely strong while being one of the least expensive hardwoods. It is also a very easy wood to work with.

Beech

Beech is grown in many locations besides the United States. Beech has been used for flooring, doors, furniture, wooden boxes and many other woodworking projects. Beechwood accepts stain very readily, and therefore it can be stained to almost any color.

Hardwood plywood (veneer)

If you want to avoid the high price of hardwood and still maintain the look, hardwood plywood is a great solution. It is made by gluing high quality hardwood to a base of particle board. The particle board gives the piece strength while the hardwood veneer gives it beauty. This kind of wood is used for bookcases or light use furniture. The best kind of hardwood veneer for plywood is oak. Oak plywood has all the best qualities of plywood: easy to stain, can’t warp, and is very strong. One of the best brands is Windsor.

Hardwood lumber is found in every store that deals with wood. Home improvement centers, lumber stores like 84 Lumber, Lumber Liquidators, Lowe’s Lumber and Carter Lumber will all carry most kinds. Some of the finer ones such as walnut may not be carried in the home improvement centers, but you can order it.

If you know what you want, you can order your lumber on the Internet and have it cut to order. You needn’t be afraid to do this, since the pictures they show on the Internet are high quality and will show you exactly what you will get. If you understand grades of wood, you will be even more confident about what you are ordering, since this is how quality is gaged. The higher the grade of wood, the higher the quality, but also the higher the price.

Author: Vince K. Paxton

Vince Paxton regularly pens publications on subjects corresponding to lumber types. With his works like insidewoodworking.com , the reviewer expressed his know-how on news about hardwood lumber and lumber types.

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Old Grandfather Oak Clocks

oak finished grandfather clock, grandfather clock oakIt is said that Galileo Galilei, while sitting in the cathedral at Pisathat and timing the swinging of lamps with his own pulse, came up with the idea of the pendulum clock. Thankfully the Inquisition didn’t spot his undevout daydreaming and Galileo returned home to work on his ideas for the pendulum escapement. It was not until 1656 however, that a pendulum was incorporated into a clock as a regulating device by the Dutchman, Christian Huygens – probably the original Grandfather Antique Clock.

We must not forget however that the genius Leonardo da Vinci had already thought out the whole problem and designed a solution for a clock 162 years earlier with his silent pendulum escapement with sinusoidal cam. Once again he had beaten everyone.

So, in 1656, the world had it’s first pendulum clock but it would be a long time before they were known as grandfather clocks. They started off by various names, longcase clocks, floor clocks and even coffin clocks. The first grandfather clocks were produced in Britain by a clockmaker called Ahasuerus Fromenteel after he sent his son to Holland to learn how to use a pendulum in a timepiece.

Although the pendulum theory was sound, provided it was long and the angle of swing very small, it was extremely difficult to make a pendulum device that would keep accurate time so it was about 15 more years before the anchor escapement had been developed in 1670. Once this invention was combined with the pendulum the floor clocks could be developed that had great accuracy and many manufacturers of fine clocks appeared in Britain soon afterwards. Grandfather clocks by Thomas Tompian, Joseph Knibb, George Graham, and Daniel Quare are all collector’s items now in fact, several centuries later a antique clock maintains it’s attraction despite the advances in digital clock design.

In the beginning the grandfather clock cases were made from English oak but later different hard woods were used such as African mahogany. The faces of the clocks started off rather plain but as time went on, dials illustrated with small painted scenes were designed and now most grandfather clocks have some sort of painted design on the face.

Quality British antique clocks were very popular throughout the world until about 1870 when mass produced cheap movements from America flooded the market. After this the manufacture of British grandfather clocks virtually disappeared.

It was around this time that grandfather antique clocks got their name. The real grandfather clock, it’s about 200 years old, stands in the George Hotel in England. Back in the 19th century the clock worked fine but after the death of the two Jenkins brothers who managed the hotel, it stopped, short, never to go again. The popular song that all children now learn was composed by the American Henry Clay Work in 1874 when, when a guest at the hotel, he heard the story while admiring the antique clock in the lobby.

Grandfather antique clocks are more that just a clock. They are often a treasured heirloom and even considered members of families to be passed on from generation to generation.

Author: Ben Frank

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Discount Grandfather Clocks

Posted by admin on March 22nd, 2009

Grandfather Clock at a Discount

modern grandfather clock, kit clock grandfatherYes, you can indeed buy grandfather clocks without breaking the bank! Discounted models are not at all hard to find online – or, you may even contemplate making your own from a kit. Below you’ll find two articles describing these two possibilities.

A budget alternative

Whether it is a basic bong-bong-bong or a thrilling symphony, the sound of a grandfather clock faithfully chiming the hour is music to the ears for many people. However, the high price tag makes the clock strikes flat for the majority. Most people are simply unable or unwilling to spend thousands of dollars for a clock, no matter how beautiful or rich-sounding. However, these people do have alternatives.

Discount grandfather clocks are available for the budget-minded consumer. Many online companies sell grandfather clocks at reasonable prices. Furniture 2 Your Door, for example, offers a walnut finish grandfather clock with chime for $220.

Local discount furniture stores are also good options for discount grandfather clocks. Discount stores often sell decorative grandfather clocks, sometimes for under $200. While these cheap grandfather clocks may not be heirloom-quality, they can still be heirloom beautiful. If your main concern is to have an attractive piece of furniture without breaking the bank, these discount grandfather clocks are a good choice.

You can also buy higher quality clocks for less at online stores. One such outlet recently offered a Howard Miller Reigel grandfather clock for $1755; much less than its list price of $2925. One note about buying from online stores: make sure you include the shipping charges when you are comparing prices. This often overlooked aspect can make a huge difference. Sometimes it is worthwhile to pay a bit more at a local company or an online one that offers free shipping.

It is also possible to find undiscovered treasures at flea markets or garage sales. Sometimes people will unwittingly sell a high-quality grandfather clock for mere dollars. More often, however, you get exactly what you paid fora good-looking albeit cheap clock. Unless you are knowledgeable in grandfather clocks, do not assume you have struck gold. Enjoy the clock for its looks, and if it turns out to be valuable that will be an added bonus.

If you have no interest in collecting clocks or reselling them, it is quite possible to own a beautiful grandfather clock at a discount price. Money saved is music to everyone’s ears.

Author: Kristy Annely

Grandfather Clocks Info provides detailed information on antique, contemporary, discount, English, and German grandfather clocks, as well as kits and repair information. Grandfather Clocks Info is the sister site of Cuckoo Clocks Web

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Build Your Own Grandfather Clock

royalty free grandfather clock sounds, ridgeway grandfather clock pendulumsTimeless and elegant, classic and statelygrandfather clocks are all of those things. They are also rather expensive, with heirloom-quality grandfather clocks costing upwards of $10,000, making them inaccessible to much of the population. However, with just a little bit of money and a lot of do-it-yourself spirit, anyone can own a grandfather clock.

These kits generally contain all of the components you need to build a grandfather clock, including wood, hardware, and detailed instructions. The components are pre-cut, pre-drilled, pre-sanded and some components are already fully assembled. All the customer has to do is stain and assemble the pieces. The construction of many of the kits requires no special tools and no specific woodworking knowledge. (Check individual kits for specific tool and skills requirements). Pendulums, clock faces, and movement pieces need to be purchased separately. Some companies also offer a complete package, which includes the basic kit, plus the movement, dial, pendulum, and beveled glass.

Kits are available in different skill levels. Novices can purchase kits with much of the difficult work already done. Those with more time to commit to the project and more advanced woodworking abilities can simply purchase the hardware, movements, dials, and pendulums, and construct their own cases. More hardcore woodworking enthusiasts can make the entire clock from scratch, and simply purchase grandfather clock design plans.

Most grandfather clock kits can be completed in just a few weekends, even for a beginner. Grandfather clock kits are available from a number of companies. Kits can be found for as much as $1,000 and as little as $250. Plans for grandfather clocks can be purchased for as little as $20. Often there is a choice of walnut, oak, or cherry case kits.

For clock enthusiasts, as well as woodworking hobbyists, grandfather clock kits can be a worthwhile project. All it takes is a small investment of both time and money, and an heirloom-quality clock is well within reach.

Author: Kristy Annely

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My Grandparents Grandfather Clock
I immediately recalled my grandparents grandfather clock and decided that I should get one for my family. There are currently many models available. There are inexpensive key wound models that quite affordable.

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Another trend we are seeing is the introduction of "dirt-cheap" grandfather clocks, most all likely made in the Far East, which are likely to leave many grandfather clocks discount shoppers mightily disappointed with their purchases.

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Contemporary Grandfather Clocks

Posted by admin on March 21st, 2009

Grandfather Clocks – In Time, On Time

sligh grandfather clocks, grandfather clock dimensionsThe term ‘grandfather clock’ does not always indicate that a clock has to look old … Quite the opposite!

You have a wide variety of strikingly modern, contemporary grandfather clocks being built and sold today. One example is the Howard Miller Oasis Waterfall model you see here to you left.

This is one thing you should consider if you find that the wooden case, more traditional models take up too much bulk – or you fancy something less "yesterday".

Anyhow, here’s a brief article about time, and the advantage of the grandfather clock in that respect.

Also, do make sure to check out all the other contemporary models found at the modern grandfather clock page.

What’s the time?

People struggle with time, yet time waits for no man, so life goes on in a dizzying whirl. Are we still on time?

In this day and age, people use technical slim gadgets to get around on time. There’s the mobile phone with its built-in timekeeper and computers that tell the time. Why, even the ubiquitous bread toaster pings the time. Digital, automatic, and mechanical timepieces are everywhere. They tell time as it is – accurately.

The old standbys, however, tell the time with elegance. There is nothing like keeping time with grandfather clocks. Ever since its introduction, grandfather clocks have kept the time for work and play for more than 500 years. These clocks have remained faithful and true over the centuries. At some point or another, it has been relegated to the background in favor of shinier and lightweight clocks, only to resurface with its own indomitable and timeless charm.

Hurrying through life

You have always been told by your mom to hurry for school. Your doting grandparents rushed you to the table when the clock chimed for lunch. Everything was ruled by the grandfather clocks of your childhood. You missed your parents and your grandparents when you went to college. The old grandfather clocks of the university were reassuring and familiar friends on campus and these clocks watched you grow as a person. On your wedding day, you marched down the aisle at the right hour. Indeed, throughout your life you’ve trusted the old grandfather clocks to tell you the time. Now it’s your turn to keep the time.

While shopping for an elegant timepiece for your own home, choose from a number of grandfather clocks reminiscent of the ones you grew up to. Consider the one with the lovely maple casing because it resembled your parent’s old clock. Imagine how it would look in your foyer. As your family grows, your grandfather clocks will continue telling and marking time for you.

Watching life in time

Picture the events of your life that your grandfather clocks will chime to. When your son has his first bike, you’re sure to record his first ride. Everything he does will be documented and filed. Like your mom before you, you’ll rush him to breakfast and to school. You’ll watch if he does his homework on time. Everything must done on the dot to avoid wasting time. Where else would you turn to but your grandfather clocks? Those grandfather clocks will be there to mark every milestone, every event in your family’s lives.

Giving the gift of time

grandfather clock faceplates, how to start a grandfather clockEventually, your son will grow up and start a family of his own. What better present can you give than those old grandfather clocks that helped you raise him with perfect timing and precision? He and his bride can appreciate the gorgeous carvings on the bonnet done in warm cherry wood. The grandfather clocks will probably be placed in his foyer, reliving his childhood and this time helping him raise his family. Indeed, like you before him and your parents before you, grandfather clocks will keep him in line and on time all the time.

By: Andrei Myers

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There is nothing like a good old fashioned clock face – from traditional to contemporary, whimsical to utilitarian. Clocks are universal. I saw this Danish Bornholm tall case clock in this months’ New England Home Magazine.

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This summer jenkins bought a mahogany tall case clock circa 1800. the "drumhead" clock has its original finish, and its face is unusually set in a rounded bonnet. jenkins said he expects to sell it for $15000.

The English Grandfather Clock Tradition
The first known pendulum clock was made in 1656. Grandfather clocks got their name in 1875 from a song by Henry Work. Grandfather clocks are also known as longcase or tallcase clocks. English clockmakers have been involved in grandfather (…)

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Grandfather Clock For Sale

Posted by admin on March 21st, 2009

Purchasing A Grandfather Clock?

Here are some points to have in mind when you’re ready to get your own long case clock.

A grandfather clock may be one of the most satisfying investments you’ll ever make. Such a clock adds a touch of refinement to a home, turning it into a showplace. However, if you’ve never purchased this kind of time piece before, you may be nervous about the process. Nevertheless, if you keep a few key things in mind, you should be able to find a clock that will suit your needs.

First of all, you need to assess whether you have the space necessary to accommodate a grandfather clock. In a small apartment, such a piece can seem overwhelming. However, in a larger home, it can appear quite stately. You should carefully consider the size and the weight of the clock before actually purchasing it. Also, if you decide to buy a grandfather clock on line, you will definitely need to know how heavy it is, since shipping costs for such a heavy item can be quite expensive.

You may want to initially search for a clock online. That way, you can examine colors and styles without leaving home. You can select from light, medium, and dark wood casings in order to find a look that complements your room dcor. You can also comparison-shop in order to find the most cost-effective model. While prices can vary widely from retailer to retailer and from manufacturer to manufacturer, you can find a number of lovely, high-quality grandfather clocks at quite reasonable prices.

When browsing for a clock from a dealer, carefully examine each one for signs of physical damage. If the cabinet has been dented, it is far more likely that the clock will malfunction. Look closely at the weights and see if there is any evidence of scratches or other signs of disrepair. Such damage represents an important warning sign that the clock may not be in mint condition.

grandfather clocks how to repair, repair grandfather clockBefore you make your purchase, be sure to check the warranty. Since a grandfather clock can be difficult to fix, you’ll want a model that’s built to last. You don’t want to have to deal with expensive repairs just a few months after purchasing your clock. You’ll also want to buy from a reputable dealer to ensure that you obtain a high-quality piece of merchandise.

Above all, when shopping for a grandfather clock, it’s important that you take your time and do your research. If you rush your purchase, you might regret it later onparticularly if you end up with a model that is in a constant state of disrepair.

By: Bill B. Carmel

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Bill Carmel specializes in clocks and clock care

Here’s another musical rendition of "Grandfather’s Clock" – piano and vocals this time around…

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Posted by admin on March 21st, 2009

Our Commitment To Your Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. To better protect your privacy we provide this notice explaining our online information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used. To make this notice easy to find, we make it available on our homepage and at every point where personally identifiable information may be requested.

Our Commitment To Data Security

To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

Our Commitment To Children’s Privacy

Protecting the privacy of the very young is especially important. For that reason, we never collect or maintain information at our website from those we actually know are under 18, and no part of our website is structured to attract anyone under 18. Under our Terms of Service, children under 18 are no allowed to access our service.

Collection of Personal Information

On visiting this site, the IP address used to access the site will be logged along with the dates and times of access. This information is purely used to analyse trends, administer the site, track user’s movement, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. Importantly, IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.

Links to third party websites

We have included links on this site for your reference. We are not responsible for the privacy policies on these websites.

Alterations to this Privacy Statement

The content of this statement may be altered at any time.

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