What To Look For In A Grandfather Clock | Buying Guide For Grandfather Clocks

Choosing a grandfather clock can be a daunting task! That's why here at Clock Shop we have made a grandfather clock buying guide which will help you choose the perfect grandfather clock for you and your home. In this ultimate guide to grandfather clocks we will be exploring the many different features of grandfather clocks, from the cabinetry and design, to the traditional and contemporary looks, through movement types and the different grandfather clock chimes, as well as a more in-depth look at the incredible SCHNEIDER-GEHÄUSE customizable grandfather clock range.
This grandfather clock video guide looks at clocks at a range of different price points, from the more affordable longcase clocks to premium grandfather clocks with fascinating features such as tubular bells, etched weights and pendulums, hand painted dials, hand-carved wood inlay, bevelled glass, interior lighting, skeleton dials and triple chime movements to name a few.
We hope you enjoy this guide to grandfather clocks and that it helps you on your journey to buying a grandfather clock that perfectly suits you and your style.
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Located in Montville on the picturesque Sunshine Coast Hinterland, the Clock Shop has been a long standing iconic small business, owned and operated within the same family since 1993.
As small business owners, Daniel and Holly Hoffman ensure a truly unique, memorable and positive experience for every single customer who walks through their doors, building on the rapport established by previous owners Phil and Fran Hoffman in the years prior. Today the Clock Shop operates a physical retail premises, in addition to a growing online presence via the website www.clockshop.com.au​, Facebook, KZbin and Instagram social media channels offering further product specifications, demonstrations and video calls for the most discerning online shoppers.
If you are looking for a unique experience on the Sunshine Coast, then look no further than the Clock Shop Montville. The Clock Shop is proud to supply original Black Forest Clocks directly from the Black Forest in Germany, a region where hand crafted masterpieces are still crafted in the same manner as they have been for hundreds of years prior. Each year staff from the Clock Shop travel to Germany to meet with German suppliers, review new models and inspect their clocks for quality and affordability - making sure that there is something for every budget, space and décor.
The physical CLOCK SHOP in Montville is a traditionally constructed stone and shingle building nestled at the southern end of the delightful mountain village and has become a ‘must see’ when visiting the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Stocked with literally hundreds and hundreds of various types of clocks, visitors are simply amazed by the huge range, the sounds of the ticking, the cuckoos and chimes that fill the air, the rich smell of wood and the intrigue of a traditional craft that is still alive after hundreds of years.
Clock Shop Montville is an authorised VdS* service and repair centre for all genuine Black Forest Cuckoo Clocks and also has an onsite clockmaker to carry out service, restoration and repairs for all clocks and watches, new and old.
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[@james7420]

Excellent presentation. I have a Pearl Grandfather clock from 1985. Looks new and runs like a charm. They say it's like having a living being in the home, all the movements and sounds. So true!

[@squishmallowfan025]

My dentist in the 1970s when I was about 6 had a grandfather clock in his office. It's the SOUND. Still remember it at 52. These have the value of memory.

[@allennn]

stranger things 4 got me curious about the history of these clocks

[@dennishall6098]

I purchased a German grandfather as a 40th birthday present to myself, The main attributes I wanted was, The triple chime, Moon Dial, Roman Numerals and lighting in the cabinet. Mine even has the secret compartment underneath the Pendulum too!

[@ClockShopMontville]

That sounds wonderful Dennis!

[@concealed-tech]

What is the clock model?

[@dennishall6098]

@@concealed-tech Schneider 87

[@alinamagda2547]

​@@dennishall6098 ok. Now I'm considering buying one myself. Just one problem: do they make deliveries to Romania?

[@dennishall6098]

@@alinamagda2547 I'm sure you will be able to find a supplier much closer to home?

[@RasThavas]

I have a Ridgeway and a Kieninger tall case clock. The Ridgeway is a grandmother (Westminster) and the Kieninger is a triple chime Grandfather. I picked them both up at an Antique shop when I went to College. I have done some work on both clocks to get them running in top shape. The Kieninger was missing a gear for the moon phase, had the wrong size chains on it causing the weights to slip, and the Ridgeway needed the snail adjusted (my fault for leaving the chain in the door when pulling weights, be careful!). I love both clocks. The movements on them have little to no wear. I got really lucky finding them when and where I did. If anyone is thinking about getting a tall case clock, I can say you will love it. Never known anyone to regret the purchase. I can advise getting familiar with the mechanics of the movements, as even one that runs perfect will need oiling. It is not nearly as complicated as it seems for those who are mechanically minded to repair/ maintain one. Finding parts can be the hardest part. 👍

[@ElAvionLoco]

Thanks for this video! We have here at home a beautiful Hermle, long case with chains. I bought it new in 2020 and now I can’t imagine my house without one. The chimes are warm and cozy. We live in Lima Peru by the way

[@hvacae6904]

Sometimes old school technology is much better than digital.Those clocks are perfect decoration specially in living room

[@flowergirlabc123]

And there's nothing like the deep, rich sound that comes from them. I have one huge one so far and many mantle ones. They are certainly a conversation piece. (I don't have them all going off together; I silence all but one mantle and the exquisite grandfather one.)

[@noahgarfield4643]

@@flowergirlabc123 oh, I also have a pretty big clock collection. Three grandfather clocks and three mantles. One time I had a friend come over. He also has a pretty sizable collection. Well, we decided not to silence them. Every 15 minutes our ears would get serenaded.

[@ChristinaCardwell-oz2qy]

❤

[@V.G.F.]

Mechanical is more advanced,

[@chesterthawkins7510]

Thank you for this beautiful video!

[@china-trip]

My best friend, thanks to you, I enjoyed watching... I'm proud of you for developing day by day.

[@jezt42]

These are stunningly beautiful pieces. 👍

[@squidben5780]

VEry nice video, thanks

[@TheNightshadePrince]

I didn’t know that moon phase grandfather clocks existed, I thought that was a thing you could only find on fancy watches. I wish there was a neo gothic one with a cuckoo bird and a moon phase as that would be the perfect grandfather clock for me. I understand the argument of particle board being more resistant to warping but in a super humid hot climate like Florida the stuff just doesn’t last as long as real wood. I’ve seen particle board returning to sawdust so many times. Like maybe they could make it out of bamboo as it’s very warp resistant and can’t crumble to dust so easily. :)

[@sagarmukherjee2277]

Fantastic Quality Clocks Really.

[@robertgift]

I'm jealous. Our two cable-driven grandfather clocks came from Goodwill a year apart. First Trend and later a bigger Howard-Miller. First was a chain-driven Ridgeway grandmother from a garage sale years earlier. Grandfathers have fake temperature-compensating pendulums. I.nstalled a night light bulb in each clock to illuminate the weights, chains and pendulum and our dark entryway not knowing other clocks hadights!

[@matthewsgamesclocks5417]

Nice grandfather clocks you got there

[@prakashshah4310]

Good collection

[@NeuroPulse]

Grandfather clocks are the bomb. I'll love to own one some day.

[@ClockShopMontville]

They are pretty grand arent they ;)

[@nicolaszanon3337]

When i typed "types of grandfather clocks" i was expecting there to be just 1 but damn this is an interesting of a video

[@ClockShopMontville]

There are all different types of grandfather clocks, from the traditional to the ultra modern! We are hoping to bring out some more videos about grandfather clocks to add to our series

[@ksw501]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge…also like hearing the “coo coo” (sp?) clocks in the background. Did you do a video on “coo coo” clocks?

[@ClockShopMontville]

Hi Will- we sure have. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJDNhZSBnq12oK8

[@ksw501]

@@ClockShopMontville Thanks so much!

[@johncoan9519]

@@ClockShopMontvilleyou

[@kalcuthbert6829]

Beautiful

[@ClockShopMontville]

Thank you

[@452jman]

Gorgeous clocks

[@ClockShopMontville]

Thank you very much!

[@WhizbotThe]

@@ClockShopMontville is

[@teodoromontemayor9894]

I have one old clock seikosha dont know how to fix and operate

[@Unknownlll123]

I would so love a Grandfather clock, however, i can't afford one, the floors aren't very straight, the house is only small and the price as well as the up keep is well more than i could afford. It however doesn't stop me from loving these time pieces, the very best i can afford is a Herlme mantle clock which i will have in a few days time, to all people who own such beautiful grandfather clocks i can only admire you. 🎶🎶🎶.

[@wakeylad938]

Happy 100 year anniversary Hermle 🎉🎉 Which do you like Hermle or Kieninger??

[@thunderpop20]

I would like to buy one for my birthday and put in my room out the back

[@kevinwallis2194]

none of my grandfather clocks have anything but a bell or gong, but then they are from the 1700s.

[@seasparrow7427]

My life dream is to own a beautiful grandfather clock. In my previous life I owned one..I don't know how else to explain it..

[@georgfogel576]

All of this clocks are very beautiful!

[@onlyonestinger]

I have a Ridgeway 1988 , 3 weight cable driven system grandfather clock I bought, I did everything correct but after I raised the rollers and weights . I took weights off, bagged them in socks. and started to tie together the 3 pulley wheels and I noticed 2 of the 3 pulleys were flipped outside of the interior of the cable. How do you put them back inside as they are hanging onto the cable but not inside the cable. The cable winding reels have plastic covering inside the mechanism. but I need to get the two rollers flipped back so I can add the weights back. It looks tricky sir. Can you help

[@PowertoInfinity]

One day hahah beautiful

[@dazzfromaus4797]

Where is your store located. Is it in the eastern states or.in Brisbane.

[@michaeldemarco9950]

Do you have dials that show the “4” as “IV” ? Because that’s important to me.

[@NinoNiemanThe1st]

I was surprised to see the current German manufacturers are using veneered chipboard in the new clocks. I'm not sure what the price differential is for newly made clocks, but you can find old antique longcase clocks at auction houses made with solid wood that might be roughly similarly priced, as sadly few people these days want genuine well-made antiques (or maybe don't have room for them). But they are all lovely well-made clocks. Having said that, I find the electronic cuckoo clocks slightly odd!

[@ClockShopMontville]

As mentioned in the video, these models that have chipboard can last a very long time and stop the clock from warping or splitting from humidity or changes in temperature. Usually the front of the clock is solid, and it's just the sides or back that are chipboard. One thing to note about auction clocks is that you'll most likely need to get them serviced which can be quite expensive (in excess of $800 AUD), and there's no guarantee that the movement is in good condition, or if the clock had been exposed to the elements in some way. For this reason alone we no longer purchase clocks from customer. If purchasing a used clock from an auction house, you want to make sure you can get the service history for the clock, and ensure it's in working order. If not, then walk away.

[@NinoNiemanThe1st]

@@ClockShopMontville Good info, thanks

[@mikemorrisonmusic]

I’ll take the one at 7:56. Damn, so beautiful!

[@ClockShopMontville]

Hey there, that is one of our beautiful Hermle grandfather clocks featuring tubular bells, triple chime and wooden inlay. If you would like more information please get in touch with us!

[@michaeldemarco9950]

You are correct. Beautiful.

[@aliabdulhassanabbas3038]

Where can I buy one of them?

[@top40researcher31]

to have one of these clocks you have to have place in the house the foyer for example

[@gibsonaloha]

What German made brands should I look for ? I don’t live near your shop?

[@alinamagda2547]

Just one question: is there a way to turn the sound off manually like in cuckoo clocks, or is it just the standard automatic night shut off?

[@MarkSmith-nw4os]

Most of these have a shut off.

[@alinamagda2547]

​@@MarkSmith-nw4os good to know. Thanks!

[@thunderpop20]

I would like to get one for my birthday any luck got money

[@johnvelas70]

I have a 1983 John Wanamaker GFC in perfect order. It is serviced every other year. What is a good price to advertise it? Any one in PA to answer?

[@ClockShopMontville]

Sorry John we are not in a position to offer product valuations, you would be best to contact an antiques dealer

[@johnvelas70]

@@ClockShopMontville spacibo (thanks)

[@thunderpop20]

Australia

[@flowergirlabc123]

Help! 😭❓💔Since moving our clock 10 feet away on hard floors, we haven't been able to get it to work. Spent soooo much time and much frustration. We were SUPER careful and did it right. The pendulum won't work for long before it stops. We finally got it levelled yet...... Any suggestions? We so miss our beautiful clock. 😢 It is a Sligh clock.

[@ClockShopMontville]

Hi Tina, if you could email [e-mail] with some information and photos we might be able to offer some suggestions for you.

[@flowergirlabc123]

​@@ClockShopMontville I just read this message now but last week found someone to come in and take a look. Didn't take long. The minute had had come off and the 'verge' was off slightly. Of course I was about to check it next but.... It was an expensive, short visit but was glad to hear it going again. I absolutely love clocks and collect them. I have my mom's German cukoo clock, all cleaned etc and will soon install it. It has entertained all the children, grandchildren etc for many decades. If I need any more help, I will absolutely reach out to you first. Thank you so very kindly.

[@donnad6914]

I need some help, please. I am in USA. I inherited a grandfather clock. I have a serial number. My clock was damaged in a hurricane. I need an estimate of the worth for insurance purposes. Can you help me or direct me where I can get some help?

[@ClockShopMontville]

Hi Donna, unfortunately we are not able to provide valuations as we do not deal in antiques, however I would recommend to contact a local antiques dealer in your area for more information.

[@lifecare2468]

I am looking one. Do you have sale?

[@ClockShopMontville]

Hi there, what are you looking to purchase?

[@lifecare2468]

@@ClockShopMontville yes, I am in uk

[@lifecare2468]

Grandfather clock

[@ClockShopMontville]

@@lifecare2468 please email us at [e-mail] with some more details on what you are looking at purchasing

[@fede6991]

why do some read IIII instead of IV?

[@bismanaufa5618]

Yeah old clocks often represent 4 as IIII

[@thunderpop20]

Travel world

[@mariobertachini6081]

Christ really state of art

[@suklachanda835]

Good evening gentle man can you help me to purchase grand father clock , I am from India

[@ClockShopMontville]

Hi there, if you could please message us at [e-mail] we will be happy to assist you with this process

[@johnbrodehl9743]

The moon dials don't show the true faze of the moon.

[@stanleyknife3268]

Grand father clocks or to use the proper terminology never started with a chiming movements. I was late in there history that this came into being. you should also include the dial as well as the movement and case, the dial plays an impotent part as many makers would have their name on the dial which gives people information to when the clock was made and where. What you are advertising are nothing like the really old antique English grandfather (longcase clock) What you are showing is modern crap and I can assure you none of what you have will still be working in 200 years time, you will be lucky if they last 50 years most will be worn beyond repair.

[@81artmonk]

Title seemed misleading. I thought it was going to be a guide for what to look for when buying one of these items and it was merely a video going over the different types and styles with little to no advice.

[@ClockShopMontville]

If you have any specific questions you want answered, definitely reply here or send through an email to [e-mail]. We're looking to film more Grandfather clock videos, so any viewer feedback would be great so we know what to include!

[@InstrumentFan2510]

Are you actually German cuckoo clock nest cause it’s saying your clocks are German.

[@InstrumentFan2510]

Are you actually German cuckoo clock nest cause it’s saying your clocks are German

[@ClockShopMontville]

Hey there, no we are a separate business called Clock Shop. We stock thousands of traditional authentic German made clocks and products. You can check out our entire website: www.clockshop.com.au/ and we ship Australia wide

[@stever2583]

These are effectively new... WTF Who wants that?

[@keithwren5433]

stupid peple rule !

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