How do I find out what kind of grandfather clock I have?

How do I find out what kind of grandfather clock I have?

Find the manufacturer of a grandfather clock by examining both the clock itself and the movement inside. Look on the dial, or face, of the grandfather clock. In most cases, the name of the manufacturer of the case and dial is painted or engraved on the clock face.

How do you troubleshoot a grandfather clock?

Pendulum Will Not Swing Check the balance of the grandfather clock by swinging the pendulum from side to side, and listening to the sound of the ticking. If the ticking sounds uneven, tilt the clock slightly to the left or right. If the ticking still sounds odd, tilt the grandfather clock slightly forward, or backward.

Why is my grandfather clock not chiming?

If your clock has stopped chiming after 5 years, or has stopped chiming correctly, chances are the problem is a lack of, or improper, maintenance. Most manufacturers of clocks recommend ‘oiling’ a clock every year. Petroleum oil works very well on your clocks but unlike whale oil, it evaporates over time.

How do I fix the chimes on my grandfather clock?

Grandfather clock chimes wrong hour?

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.
4. Reset the time on the grandfather clock to the correct time.

Why has my grandfather clock stopped chiming?

Can a grandfather clock tell the time to the nearest minute?

The ones made before 1700 are very rare. Most of them only had one hand, because the average person had no need of knowing the time to the nearest minute, and with a bit of experience you can tell the time to the nearest five minutes on one of these early clocks.

What makes an antique grandfather clock more valuable?

An antique long case clock with its maker’s label, symbol, or signature intact increases its value. The signature of the maker is only for documentary interest and purpose, unless it is an important or a famous maker’s name, then it’s the only time that the timepiece increases its value.

Why is the pendulum on my grandfather clock not moving?

It may be that your pendulum is hitting one of your chime rods on the right and stopping the pendulum. Look inside and see if the pendulum of your grandfather clock is moving without obstruction or possibly touching one of the chime rods. If it is, you might want to slightly increase the height of the back levelers and see if it will clear it.

When did the hood of a grandfather clock start?

Up to C. 1700 the hood pillars were attached to the hood door, and opened with it. Some Southern clocks continued this to the end of the brass dial period, but by 1715 the vast majority were separate from the door, fitted to the hood frame.

What would cause a grandfather clock to stop working?

This might be caused by the front to back leveling of the grandfather clock. If the back is too high, the pendulum will drag on the weights and stop the clock. If the front is too high, it will drag on the chime rods. Also, check for an even tick tock with the pendulum attached.

What parts are in a grandfather clock?

At the core of every grandfather pendulum clock is its movement. The movement dictates the hour hand, minute hand, strike, chime and thereby time keeping. The pendulum and weights are crucial to the operation of any mechanical clock’s movement. The pendulum regulates and adjusts the time-keeping.

What are the parts of the grandfather clock?

Grandfather Clock Terms: Grandfather Clock Movement- The mechanical parts of a grandfather clock that run the time and the features of the clock. Triple Chime – A movement that plays a choice of 3 melodies on the hour. These are usually Westminster Chimes, Whittington Chimes and St. Michaels Chimes.