Grandfather clock Resources

There is an amazing amount of material on clocks and the longcase or ‘grandfather clock.’ I have included only a brief smattering thus far of the marvelous information available in print today. There is a bibliography with numerous links and a listing of historical clockmakers on my site. Just imagine the abundant resources for this topic. Take some time to look through the information and you just might become an avid pursuer of this knowledge.
 

The grandfather clocks of today are varied and are filled with the history of the mechanical clock. Their prices range from a few hundred dollars to many thousands of dollars. Some of the antique clocks are priceless. There is much history and heritage around clocks and the grandfather clock in particular.

The terms “grandfather clock,” “grandmother clock” and “granddaughter clock” tends to define differences. There is a general perception that a clock smaller than 5 feet tall is a “granddaughter clock,” over 5 feet tall is a “grandmother clock” and over 6 feet tall is a “grandfather clock.”

Take advantage of the remarkable plethora of information. Start with Wikipedia as I did and go from there. I am now looking into clock collecting and renovation. I found two reliable resources already. I give many thank to Wikipedia. There ease of access to materials and information sped me on my path of discovery to the historical heritage of these clocks.