Whats the difference between a grandfather clock and a grandmother clock?

Whats the difference between a grandfather clock and a grandmother clock?

Grandfather clocks are the tallest of the three styles of longcase clock. Generally agreed to measure at least 6 feet 3 inches in height, the grandfather clock’s long case features a pendulum movement. A grandmother clock is shorter than a grandfather clock, so it generally measures less than 6 feet 3 inches in height.

How do I turn off the chimes on my grandmother clock?

Look for a lever or setting called “Chime Silent” or similar. The setting may be on the clock face and not near other controls. If you’d like to shut down the Westminster or other chimes, select the “Silent” option.

How do you set a grandmother clock?

How to Adjust a Colonial Grandmother Clock

1. Stop the pendulum with your hand. The pendulum stops easily, so you do not need to grab it.
2. Push the minute hand on the clock gently clockwise a quarter turn or 15 minutes or less.
3. Push the pendulum gently to one side and release it to start the clock again.

How do I adjust the chimes on my pendulum clock?

1. Stop the pendulum and open the access panel to the chimes.
2. Raise one of the chime hammers slightly with a pencil and quickly release it.
3. Bend the chime hammer near the middle of its shank until it rests approximately 1/8 inch above the chime rod.
4. Raise the hammer after the adjustment and release it.

How do you set the time on a pendulum clock?

The clock can be made to go faster or slower by means of the nut at the bottom of the pendulum. Turning the front of the nut to the right speeds up the clock, and turning it to the left slows it down (in other words move the nut up to speed up, or down to slow down). Turn the nut only a small amount each time.

How do you set a grandfather clock back an hour?

Take the minute hand (the long one) and move it back (counter-clockwise) one hour by rotating the hand backwards.

1. Wait for the next hour count on your grandfather clock.
2. Count the number of hours the grandfather clock chimes.
3. With your finger, move only the hour hand (the short one) to the number of the hour count.

Are old grandfather clocks worth anything?

Grandfather clocks can have a high investment value as long as they are maintained and restored carefully. A high quality, working antique grandfather clock rarely costs less than $3000. The rarest grandfather clocks, such as those made during the aforementioned Golden Age, can be worth as much as $100,000.