1978 Ridgeway Grandfather Clock in dark oak, with a Westminster chime. View the inner workings and details of this quintessential staple of the mid-century American home.
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@olukayodeokunowo4631 Жыл бұрын
This is a great clock that cost alot now. Thank you for sharing.
@the_clock_guy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@YokozunaNumber14 жыл бұрын
I just bought my wife a Ridgeway Kensington Grandfather for our 22nd anniversary. I know nothing about clocks, but I fell madly in love with it once we got it up and running. I can't even begin to tell you how many times I've run to watch it strike the hour. It's been great.
@grammys025 жыл бұрын
So beautiful! I love to hear the chimes!
@MichaelDeSanta1285 Жыл бұрын
I love it 😊
@the_clock_guy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@MichaelDeSanta128511 ай бұрын
The Urgos movements where popular around the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. They are very good movements and very reliable.
@the_clock_guy10 ай бұрын
I agree.
@JesusLover34123 жыл бұрын
I love grandfather clocks that strike the hour slowly! Makes it very authentic, like the striking speed of Big Ben!
@jillygirl20245 жыл бұрын
Nice clock - BUT the floor is GORGEOUS!
@the_clock_guy5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This house was built in 1872 by one of New Jersey's wealthiest families. They built it for their son, General E. Burd Grubb, the youngest Union General of the Civil War. It is amazing.
@jillygirl20245 жыл бұрын
interesting - I have never heard of him
@the_clock_guy5 жыл бұрын
Few people have. They owned a furnace out by Lancaster and sold munitions to the army in every war starting with the Revolution in 1776. They had 7 generations of wealth. E. Burd Grubb's wife was Violet Sopwith, of Sopwith Aviation fame in England. (The Sopwith Camel won WWI and I don't know if you remember, Snoopy's doghouse was called his Sopwith Camel when he fought the Red Baron.
@computerkid14162 жыл бұрын
I love these 70s grandfather clocks, there's just something about them. I have an Emperor from the late 70s that my grandmother gave me. I really enjoy the moon dial in particular.
@the_clock_guy Жыл бұрын
Cool!
@zenseed755 жыл бұрын
Beautiful clock, but I can't keep my eyes off the woodwork in your house. Love the chimes!
@the_clock_guy5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This house was built in 1872 by one of New Jersey's wealthiest families. They built it for their son, General E. Burd Grubb, the youngest Union General of the Civil War. It is amazing.
@electrichellion59464 жыл бұрын
The Clock Guy - Do you own the house or lease it? I bet it is amazing considering who had it built.
@UncleJedley3 жыл бұрын
I found a 1982 Ridgeway on the curb that someone was throwing out. Looks almost identical to yours. Cleaned up the case and movement and it now keeps perfect time. The only thing I needed was a new key for the lock and the cleaning supplies for the movement, oh... and the knowledge of how to do the maintenance. Best curb find ever!
@the_clock_guy3 жыл бұрын
WOW! You are lucky. Items like that go quickly. That is part of the reason we never see them. Good score.
@ThisHandleIsNotTaken.3 жыл бұрын
I found one as well on the curb but I couldn’t take it
@huaweikh25934 жыл бұрын
You are such a talented man with a lot to be thankful for.
@PRTTYBTTRFLY13 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Clock and sounds
@electrichellion59464 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 1979 version. Nice floor by the way.
@jazzman16262 жыл бұрын
The slow hour chimes are better than some hurried chimes. They’re lovely and deep too, like a church’s bells.
@the_clock_guy Жыл бұрын
I agree.
@mariadaliagutierrez42402 жыл бұрын
I have a Ridgeway Grandfather clock and it stops on 15 minutes. I have to move the pendulum to restart again. What cab bw the problem.
@freakinfrugal52684 жыл бұрын
super groovey
@samanthareedy80322 жыл бұрын
I just got one from a family member. I am having difficulty finding a key for the door. Any ideas?
@the_clock_guy Жыл бұрын
I may have one. Can you send me a picture of the front of the clock and maybe the model number?
@theray20093 жыл бұрын
Keep it please
@the_clock_guy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@rortify3 жыл бұрын
Do you sell any of your clocks? I’m looking for a wall clock
@phillippasteur39044 жыл бұрын
If you don't mind my asking, how much is a nice used floor clock like this? And yours is beautiful!
@mitchellrobless9604 жыл бұрын
how long does it take before the chimes start
@BrysonReynolds20014 жыл бұрын
Sounds like fnaf four but the BONG is slower
@kathyjennings56024 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a Ridgeway Grandfather Clock that doesn't chime the correct time....How do I fix that?
@kathyjennings56024 жыл бұрын
It will be 9am and chime for 3 oclock.
@the_clock_guy4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kathy. Sorry so slow to respond. Move the minute hand to the 12. Count the number of chimes. If the hour hand says 9:00 but the clock chimes 3 times, you just move the hour hand to the 3. The hour hand is designed to slip on the shaft with a little pressure. Don't worry, you won't hurt it. Once you get the hands and chiming correct you can then spin the minute hand around several times to get to the correct time. if your clock now says 3:00 but it is actually 9:00 you just spin the minute hand around and around until the hour hand is on the 9 and the minute hand is on the 12. Some manufacturers say you can move the minute hand counter clockwise. I NEVER MOVE IT BACKWARDS for any reason. If you miss the time just spin it clockwise until you have the correct time. The chimes will correct themselves within the next 2 hours. Let me know if you have any questions.
@jordanbusby62314 жыл бұрын
What brand movement does this clock have?
@firealarm2903_4 жыл бұрын
Urgos
@moreandmoreclocks97814 жыл бұрын
what clock is that exactly
@MichaelDeSanta1285 Жыл бұрын
Urgos
@moreandmoreclocks9781 Жыл бұрын
@@MichaelDeSanta1285 I meant model wise
@MichaelDeSanta1285 Жыл бұрын
@@moreandmoreclocks9781 oh idk
@therrienmichael083 жыл бұрын
We just inherited a 1999 Ridgeway. Cannot find a value.
@the_clock_guy3 жыл бұрын
I may be able to help. I need some pictures or a model number.