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The Grandfather Clock Blog is my mini-journal about Grandfather Clocks.

It ....

- lets you know when new Webpages appear on Grandfather Clock Info, telling about clock plans or information on clocks.

- keeps you up-to-date with other postings news on grandfather clocks.

- gives you advice on the best choice when buying a grandfather clock

- lets you publish your clock story or problem

Manufacturer Reviews:

May 06, 2013

KIENINGER CLOCK MODEL AND DATE PLEASE

Dear everyone, I have just purchased a very unusual Longcase Kieninger Clock with a calendar movement and triple chime on 12 rods. Can anybody give

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Apr 29, 2013

Can anyone help me identify the maker of this clock?

I picked this clock up from a moving sale. It was left there by previous owners and the people had no information about it. There are no identifying

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Apr 29, 2013

Trend grandfather clock identify

My old boss is not very mechanical inclined and ended up throwing this clock in the dumpster. The pendulum would not keep going, after 10 min reading

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Apr 08, 2013

Grandmothers Clock model#1713 serial # 480094

Trying to find ANY info at all on model#1713 serial # 480094 Joanne

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Apr 01, 2013

Pulaski Furniture Clock 1976

We received a clock marked Pulaski Furniture Company for our Church Rummage Sale. There are no physicle markings on the clock but the paperwork clearly

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Mar 30, 2013

What is this disc on my Trend grandfather clock

We have just purchased a Trend grandfather clock. Above the dial is a disc that has pictures of a ship, 2 suns or moon, and a windmill. I can rotate

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Mar 30, 2013

Seat / Sound board combination

Looking for a design of a one piece seat and sound board, which can be removed from clock as one unit. Thanks Gary Sahasapa@hotmail.com

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Mar 22, 2013

Charles R. Sligh Grandfather Clock 1987 Mod: 0820

I wish to sell my grandfather clock. email me if interested I will send you more information. yves1942@gmail.com

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Mar 22, 2013

Lost Movement in Calgary

I had a professional clock master take the movement for my Ridgeway R9030 Baker Street clock for repairs. It is now 10 months later and I have have

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Mar 05, 2013

Trend grandfather clock repair

I have my parents Trend grandfather clock. The clock was purchased 6-19-74. The day after my father passed away in 1983 the clock stopped. I have had

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Mar 03, 2013

What info can i get with a serial number

I have just recently come into posession of a Zeeland grandfather clock serial #7913416. Unfortunetly no books or other info where can i get manuals or

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Mar 01, 2013

Emperor Returns

I bought the house in which I live in 1981. My grandmother-in-law gave my wife and me an Emperor Model 451 built that year as a housewarming gift.

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Mar 01, 2013

Daneker "Hancock" Corner Grandfather clock

Bought this amazing clock at an estate sale. Stands about 7ft tall. Cherry case and it works PERFECTLY. A nyone have info on this clock? Date

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Feb 19, 2013

Daneker Grandfather Cherry President For Sale

I have a Daneker President Grandfather Clock in Cherry for sale. I can be contacted at victor7@localnet.com

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Feb 19, 2013

1980 Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller

I have a question, regarding this clock I found in an antique store for $695.00. Since it was only #399.50 per Howard Miller when it was sold in 1980,

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Feb 14, 2013

Ridgeway Grandfather Clock Model 289

My clock strikes 12 each hour on the hour. How do I fix this. Mike

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Feb 05, 2013

Daneker Senator

Our Daneker Senator chime has gone off key and buzzes. It recently was shipped cross country from a humid climate to a semi arid climate. Is this the

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Feb 05, 2013

Emperor Model 300 series - triple chime

While rewinding our clock, the center weight was pulled up too far and now does not want to come back down and the pendulum stops after 20 mins. Is there

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Feb 01, 2013

Early Colonial Mfg. Co. hall clock

I have what appears to be a early Colonial Mfg. Co. hall clock similar to a model 1320. Any idea of what I have would be appreciated

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Jan 30, 2013

Sligh mantel clock model 0524

I just bought a Sligh mantel clock and I am looking for what year it was made. It is a model no. 0524. Can anyone help? Joh

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Jan 30, 2013

Cleaning clock face?

My Mother gave me her beautiful Sligh grandfather clock. There are some fingerprints on the weights and clock face. How can I safely remove them

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Jan 30, 2013

Acrylic case Sligh Grandfather clocks

I am looking for information on acrylic case Sligh Grandfather clock value

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Jan 30, 2013

Kieninger mantle clock

I have this clock with the Kieninger symbol on it. It is a pendulum type clock on the back it has the symbol then made in Germany and under that it says

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Jan 30, 2013

For sale President Daneker grandfather clock

Hello, I have a mint President Daneker grandfather clock that I would like to sell. How can I can an estimated value on this item? Thank you. Renee

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Jan 04, 2013

Questions on my grandfather clock

I recently took posession of a GFC with no visible brand name. For the time, I am holding it until my son is settled (soon I hope). Parts include: 1.

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Jan 02, 2013

assembly instructions for Emperor clock kit #150

Help! Does anyone know where I can get the assembly instructions for Emperor kit # 150?? Thank

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Jan 01, 2013

What is the Best placement for Grandfather clock in home

Where is the best place to place a Grandfather Clock in your home? On carpet, hardwood, tile or does it matter? What about placement, like by a front

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Jan 01, 2013

Emperor Grandfather Clock Model 120 Will Not Chime

Hi, We recently purchased a Emperor Clock Clock Model 120 from a friend, since moving it will not chime. It keeps great time.

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Dec 13, 2012

Tempus Fugit Herschede

Hello, I bought a Tempus Fugit Herschede clock and I can't seem to find it anywhere online. I was wondering if anyone had some info about it. It's

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Dec 10, 2012

Constructing a Grandmother from Pieces and Scratch

Recently I bought what appears to be the base box and what I'll call the top box (with the clockworks, face and crown) of an inexpensive Grandmother clock

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Dec 06, 2012

Colonial Manufaturing Company of Zeeland, MI

I am interested in getting information on the Colonial Manufacturing Company of Zeeland, MI and theei Henry Ford Museum Reproduction Serie

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Dec 06, 2012

Pendulum help

I'm thinking of buying a 1973 Emperor 771073 - 228733 clock works. It comes with a 4 Pendulum. I was wondering if the pendulum could be upgraded

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Dec 06, 2012

Colonial Model #1665

My dad has a Colonial Clock Model #1665 with no weights, it is a spring driven model (three key holds in the face). He is interested in getting more

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Dec 06, 2012

Colonial Manufacturing company zeeland MI

Where can I find some history of the Colonial Manufacturing C. of Zeeland Michigan. I Have a Henry Ford Museum Reproduction of a Joseph Doll clock (5030).

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Dec 06, 2012

Value Of Green Grandmother Clock

Where can I find the serial number on my Herschede grandmother(?) clock? My husbands grandmother left it to me- because I was the only one who liked

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Nov 27, 2012

How can I find the value of our Trend Sligh Clock?

The Style # is 847WM-41 Movement # is 94A Pack # 237/140 Thanks Scott zx900c3@hotmail.co

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Nov 27, 2012

Need help finding the year of my clock

Can someone tell me the year of my clock. Its not very big. Its about 15 inches tall. You have to wind it with the key and its in good condition.

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Nov 14, 2012

Help! Edward Meyer Grandfather Clocks neither one chimes

I reasonly purchased 2 Edward Meyer Grandfather Clocks and love them except neither one chimes. I have looked and felt and can find nothing blocking

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Nov 14, 2012

Chain is stuck

Hi there... I just purchased a Colonial Clock serial #7314534 from an estate sale. When I got it home, I found out that I can not wind any of the three

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Oct 14, 2012

How to connect the pendulum up to the movement

I have a Colonial clock #7431970 that was in bad need of restoration. In doing so, I don't know how to connect the pendulum up to the movement? I

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Oct 14, 2012

Need info on Colonial Hall clock

I've inherited an Colonial Hall clock that appears very similar to a model #1320 but is somewhat less ornate. The clock face does not have the sun portion.

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Oct 14, 2012

Daneker grandmother clock chime behind

I have just acquired a Daneker grandmother clock with a Mauthe movement marked W 500 95053 75. I was so excited to set it up and get it running. I

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Oct 14, 2012

Time, Chime and ???

We just purchased a Daneker Grandfather President clock. There are no indications of which weight is R, C, L. they all appear to be the same weight.

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Oct 14, 2012

Grandmother nice clock!

Ok, I got this trend clock, grandmother clock it's like 8 feet tall and the box were the movement is like 12x 9 the long wood its 6 wide and 7 feet tall.

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Oct 14, 2012

Ridgeway Grandfather Clock with Serial #88042250

I have a Ridgeway Grandfather Clock with Serial #88042250 How old is this clock & What Clock movement came in this case

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Oct 14, 2012

Chimes will not strike past nine

Had my grandfather serviced 4 months ago and has run great ever since. Now I noticed it chimes from one to nine ok, but when it's 10, 11 and 12 it still

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Oct 14, 2012

Charles Sligh Grandfather Clock model 207

I have inherited a Charles R. Sligh Grandfather clock model #207. Cherry wood, triple chime, Moon dial, etched pendulum. The clock was purchased in

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Oct 14, 2012

Info a Sligh Model 0954-1-8HS

I am interested in purchasing a grandfather clock with the Sligh model number 0954-1-8HS, movement #500-0029. It is in very good condition. Does anyone

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Aug 16, 2012

Looking for info on a Sligh grandfather clock

Trying to find info on a Sligh grandfather clock I just purchased. Model: 0858-1-SL Movement: 500-2000 Registration: 511-133-6680. It was purchased

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