Granddaughter Clocks

Grandfather Clocks for Home

In my meanderings through time and the Internet, have really only become more confused by some terms. I have determined that ‘some’ terms, like ‘some’ people will just remain different.

So, with that I give you the definition of a Granddaughter Clock…
Generally, a Granddaughter Clock is any standing floor clock that is less than 5’2”.

Most of these standing floor clocks known as Granddaughter Clocks were crafted after 1930.

These clocks often had cases that were not crafted with a high quality standard.

Quite a few are veneered on plywood. These veneers used are usually found to be of oak, mahogany and walnut. Keep in mind that this is very true of many fine furniture pieces manufactured today. I believe that is the key difference in price and heirloom quality pieces. Many furniture companies today manufacture wood products, rather than have them crafted. Extraordinarily fine hand crafted furniture of any type is generally out of the reach of many middle and working class Americans. So, don’t put your nose out of joint here. You may want to spend the higher price for the higher quality hand craftsmanship of an heirloom clock, or you may want to have a fine quality clock to add a decorative touch to your home. Either way do your homework, and find the clock that is right for your needs

You will sometimes see Granddaughter Clocks in solid cases, but these are the exceptions rather than the rule. They were not expensive clocks when first made. This was purposeful for the needs and desires of the time.

Another way on minimizing the cost of thee clocks to make them affordable to more people was to have a round, electroplated silver dials (clock face), with numbers that are painted on rather than engraved. (Please remember that fine antique Grandfather Clocks can run up into the tens of thousands of American dollars.)

Granddaughter Clocks continue to be relatively in expensive standing floor clocks. Don’t over look them as a value now and from the our historical pasts.

Grandfather Clocks for Home