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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:

Aug 13, 2015

What is the age of my Grandmother Clock 1191

Hi, I am trying to determine the age of the clock inherited from my Aunt, who hd inherited from her Aunt. I have some paperwork showing it was overhauled

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Aug 12, 2015

LOOKING FOR INFO on my Herschede Hall Clock

I am looking to find out more about my clock. What I do know is that on the back of the brass clock works, the word (German) is etched into the plate.

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Aug 10, 2015

My Ridgeway Van Ness Will Not Chime

My Ridgeway Van Ness will no longer chime since I have moved. Is there a way for me to reset the chimes so they will work again? Thanks, Mary

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Aug 10, 2015

PLEASE HELP Inside of clock removed: Ridgway Grandfather Clock

We bought a Baker Street Model number 9030, Dial JC, movement CG serail # 98024065. It had a crystal pendleton the guy that worked on in took all the

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Jul 31, 2015

Charles Buckner

I have just gotten clock from an estate and raised the weights too high. In fact too high for the clock to run and too high to be able to remove. What

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Jul 28, 2015

Hands stop moving

The hands on my model 0890-A-AB Sligh Grandfather clock just stopped moving. We just had it serviced and it was working fine but running about 10 minutes

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Jul 28, 2015

Sligh Grandfathers Clock #0825-1-AB

I have the opportunity to purchase a Sligh Grandfather clock model #0825-1-AB. Do you have any idea of the value? They're asking 1200.00.

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Jul 24, 2015

HELP! Colonial Model 1694 Question...

In 1968, my father gave my mother, for their anniversary, a beautiful grandfather clock -a Colonial 1694. Just prior to my mother’s death in May 2015,

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Jul 21, 2015

Sarah

I have a Ridgeway clock model e122 ....was purchased in 1976 I would like to know how much it is worth......maybe a picture for comparison if availabl

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Jul 21, 2015

1976 Howard Miller grandfather clock

I just received a 1976 Howard Miller clock from my uncle and was just trying to get some history on it. It has gold placards that say this clock is presented

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Jul 21, 2015

Peter G

Just acquired a Herschede grandmother (Newton) Movement needs complete overhaul. Are repair manuals available or should I simply replace the movement?

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Jul 09, 2015

Daneker "Terry" Lost Pendulum

Hi..I inherited a Daneker Terry Mantle clock. It was shipped to me recently. When it arrived, there was no Pendulum. Any help would sure be appreciated

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Jul 01, 2015

Emperor Movements 100M

My clock has been setting for 10 years or more. I installed the weights but I can't get it to run longer than 5 min. Also removing pendulum clock movements

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Jun 28, 2015

Information needed on the Model 1724 Colonial of Zeeland

Does anyone know where I can find information on the Model 1724 Colonial of Zeeland Manufacturing Co. grandfather clock? I just inherited one and am

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Jun 25, 2015

Serial Number 90062340

Any idea what this means? How much it is worth?? Our mother passed away quite suddenly on May 18, 2015 - and we have this beauty in the house - I hope

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Jun 18, 2015

Please help me determine the age of my clock

There are instructions on back from Colonial Mfg Co Zeeland Michigan. But I cannot find a serial or model #. I believe it is from 1900ish, my german great

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Jun 16, 2015

Mike S

After raising the three weights using the key, cables are used to suspend the weights, the two outside weights don't move. Only the center weight drops.

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Jun 16, 2015

Clock will only strike once on the hour -- Trend Movement 124BL

My clock has worked wonderfully for 30 plus years. We have periodically changed it from Strike to Silent because guests are not used to it chiming in

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Jun 16, 2015

clock runs, but won't chime?

I purchased my grandfather clock yesterday from a estate sale, it was chiming their, but when I got home, I can't get it too chime at all ? Is the chime

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Jun 15, 2015

Transporting Sligh Grandfather clock

We are moving. What is the proper way to pack/secure the unit for transportation?

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Jun 15, 2015

Please Help with Sligh Grandfather clock replacement pendulum

Good Morning, Does anyone know where I can purchase a replacement pendulum for my Sligh grandfather clock? Model# 0825-1-AB Reg# 140-0000-6436 Movement

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Jun 15, 2015

Ridgeway model 200

I just purchased a Ridgeway model 200 ,movement TW ,finish FW, serial no. 1568 ,delivered in 1968. Can someone tell me a value , etc . Any info would

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Jun 15, 2015

What is the value of my Ridgeway grandfather clock

what is the value of my ridgeway grandfather clock dial-R1 model-118 movement-en 32575D finish-COA6 serial-11/24/81 purchased 11/27/81 perfect condition

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Jun 05, 2015

Help! Trying to find clock value

I have a Ridgeway grandfather clock model #9724. Can anyone tell me what it is worth. It was made in 1997, I can't find info anywhere.

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Jun 05, 2015

Howard Miller 610-698

Will it hurt the value of this clock if I add an interior light? Thanks!

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Jun 05, 2015

I just got a Pulaski clock

I just got a Pulaski grandfather click model number 1057 n was wondering if it's worth anything

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Jun 05, 2015

My Old Ridgeway Grandfather Curio Clock

I am trying to find the purchase price for a Model #368,MVMT LS 116 CM, Finish APE 7 Z , setup # 020287 I have had this clock since 1987. I would like

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Apr 28, 2015

Selling Ridgeway model e3 403

I'm looking for Info on the above model. Specifically what I can realistically ask for selling price. Clock in overall excellent condition cosmetically

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Apr 28, 2015

Need info on my Herschede 2 with Winterhalder movement

I have a really grand Herschede grandfather that has me perplexed. It is a standard 8 day 2 weight which strikes on 2 large tubes. It strikes the

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Apr 14, 2015

Irregular hour chimes

I have the same problem as Peterson in Sugur Land, TX Hour chimes correctly from 1-6, then chimes 6 times from 7-12, then correctly from 1-6 again. Any

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Apr 09, 2015

Confused about date of my Ridgeway GF Clock

Hello Wise Clock Masters, I have a Ridgeway Dial R1 Model82 Serial# 91677 Movement E

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Apr 09, 2015

Looking to buy a Pulaski Keepsakes Collection Grandfather Clock

Hello, I am looking for a small Grandfather clock which was part of the Pulaski Keepsakes Collection furniture collection from the late 1970's or early

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Apr 09, 2015

Looking for information on my Williamsburg by Daneker.

We have a Williamsburg by Daneker we have uw32/1 113412 . Does anyone know how how these numbers relate to the year it was made. Thanks

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Apr 09, 2015

Edward Meyer 31 day innards?

I bought an Edward Meyer 31 day grandfather clock on ebay about 15 yrs ago. It recently started to stop swinging the pendelum. Will run a few mins, then

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Mar 30, 2015

Emperor Clock, Chimes sound sour!

I have an Emperor Grandfathers Clock, that my Dad made from a kit back in the seventies. It was last serviced over twenty years ago. Unfortunately there

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Mar 23, 2015

limited eddition #148 ridgeway grandfather clock

I have a ridgeway limited edition grandfather clock the number on the back is 148 excellent condition never been moved or even had dust on it not one scratch

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Mar 23, 2015

value of Ridgeway Model-7399

Hi, I am looking at a Ridgeway GF clock for sale, model 7399. I think it was made in 1986 or 1987. What is the value of this clock in good condition?

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Mar 18, 2015

How do you replace the chime rods in a Colonial grandfather clock?

How do you replace the chime rods in a Colonial grandfather clock? I bought the clock at an auction, however the woman's ex-husband took the rods out

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Mar 18, 2015

Howard Miller model 610-341 Value

I am considering buying a beautiful Grandfather clock from an estate sale of our neighbors. The clock was likely purchased in the early 80's. Would anyone

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Mar 12, 2015

Please help identify the maker of this movement

We have a 35+ year old grandfather clock made in Taiwan. We need to replace the movement but don't know what to get. The various web sites I've looked

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Mar 09, 2015

Clock IS Not What It Used To Be

I've had my Edward Meyer 31 day clock for over 6 years and it isn't what it used to be. It is running quite fast and when I lengthen the pendulum the

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Mar 04, 2015

When was my colonial clock made

I just recently purchased a colonial grandfather clock. I was told it was made in the 1920's but would like to know for sure. I can't find a serial

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Mar 01, 2015

Senator Daneker Floor Clock

I just inherited this clock from my grandmother. the mover delivered the clock but did not set it back up. I have the original directions but cannot

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Feb 23, 2015

Need weights and pendulum for a Sligh Model 0964-2-AN

I purchased a Sligh Grandfather clock from an antique store. It is missing the weights and the pendulum. It has 3 weights. Are all weights the same

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Feb 23, 2015

Daneker Ambassador Model

I have an Ambassador Model in excellent condition that I would like to sell. I can send a picture later.

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Feb 23, 2015

fingers

I have a Senator but it does not have the weights (3). Where can I purchase them?

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Feb 23, 2015

HENTSCHEL GRANDFATHER CLOCK ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

LOOKING FOR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 210G WALNUT ABOUT 1976 GOT IT GIVEN TO ME WITHOUT ANY PAPERWORK ON IT THANKS DON MY EMAIL IS NICOLEDWF@AOL.COM

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Feb 09, 2015

Blind Man's Grandfather Clock

I have a fantastic walnut Blind Man's Clock. Stringed with cat gut. No markings on anything I have found. How would I go about finding out an age and

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Feb 07, 2015

Does anyone have the same problem?

Have a Trend by Sligh grandfather clock, style 891WM-461. Clock is synchronized and chimes correctly on the quarter hour, half hour, 3/4 hour and hour.

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