A longcase clock, also tall-case clock, floor clock, or grandfather clock, is a tall, freestanding, weight-driven pendulum clock with the pendulum held inside the tower, or waist of the case. The case often features elaborately carved ornamentation on the hood, or bonnet, which surrounds and frames the dial, or clock face. Most longcase clocks are striking clocks, which means they sound the time on each hour or fraction of an hour.

The history of this clock dates back to the 1500’s when Galileo discovered that a pendulum could be used to keep time. He drew the first designs for a grandfather clock but it was not until 1665 that Christian Huygens put Gallileo’s discovery to use and built the first Long Case Clock.

The name Grandfather clock came from a song that was written by Henry Work in 1875. The song was called “My Grandfathers Clock” and was written about a clock in the George Hotel in Pierecebridge, CountyDurham, England.  As the story goes there were two brothers that owned or managed the hotel.  When one brother died the clock began to loose time and then stopped completely when the second brother passed away.  Henry Work wrote the song to celebrate this story and the name Grandfather Clocks was born.

Today’s grandfather clocks rely on a pendulum attached to an anchor. The swinging pendulum causes the anchor to turn a gear, which in turn causes the clock to tick. A pair of weights further helps power the clock and keeps it from losing time .The typical grandfather clock stands between 6 and 8 feet tall, the clock is characterized by a long and narrow wooden case and a traditional one has a movement that is driven by weights or chains.

No matter whether you call it a tall clock, a floor clock or a grandfather clock, these elegant clocks occupy a nostalgic spot in the hearts of many. Grandfather clocks can be a great addition to almost any home they can be antiques, collectibles, heirlooms, or just a beautiful furniture piece.

The Clocksshop is now an authorized dealer for the Hazel line of Grandfather Clocks. These traditional style Grandfather Clocks are made of solid hardwood and stand over 6 Ft. 3 Inches Tall. This is a mechanical movement clock that is driven by springs. The 31 day keywind movement counts the hour by chiming a beautiful resonant chime on every hour and once on the half-hour.

Some of the features of these fine Grandfather clocks are:

31 day mechanical key wind movement, no batteries required, wind once a month, made of quality hardwood (no particle board or pressed wood),  swinging Pendulum.

All Hazel Grandfather Clocks come with a 1 year warranty

Dimensions:  76.75 x 19.75 x 9

The quality and craftsmanship of a Hazel Grandfather clock make them easy to maintain, long lasting timepieces you will treasure for years.

Look for the complete line of Hazel Grandfather clocks to be available in the coming week.

All clocks at theclockshop.com include free shipping.