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Grandfather clock
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A grandfather clock is a tall, freestanding, weight-driven pendulum clock, with the pendulum held inside the tower or waist of the case. Clocks of this style are commonly 1.8–2.4 metres tall with an e
8-day longcase clock. This example dates back to 1700 and the case to late 19th – early 20th century. The original dial of this clock was replaced by a brass dial with Tamil numerals, perhaps around the same time as the case. The original long-case was also replaced by a mandapa-shaped wooden carved case done in South Indian style. The front and the side panels are done in metal repoussé work with floral meanders. The lower part of the case depicts mythological scenes and the case was manufactured at the
8-day longcase clock. This example dates back to 1700 and the case to late 19th – early 20th century. The original dial of this clock was replaced by
Longcase clock circa 1730 by Timothy Mason (clockmaker) of Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Longcase clock circa 1730 by Timothy Mason (clockmaker) of Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Clock face circa 1730 Timothy Mason (clockmaker) of Gainsborough
Clock face circa 1730 Timothy Mason (clockmaker) of Gainsborough
Lateral view of a Timothy Mason longcase clock movement with striking mechanism, circa 1730
Lateral view of a Timothy Mason longcase clock movement with striking mechanism, circa 1730
Anchor escapement
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In horology, the anchor escapement is a type of escapement used in pendulum clocks. The escapement is a mechanism in a mechanical clock that maintains the swing of the pendulum by giving it a small pu
Grandfather clock
…also so-called "grandmother" and "granddaughter" clocks, which are slightly shorter. The advent of the longcase clock was due to the invention of the anchor escapement mechanism by Robert Hooke in about 1658. Before adopting the anchor mechanism, pendulum clock movements used an older verge escapement mechanism, which…
The anchor and escape wheel of a late 19th-century clock. The plate that normally holds the front end of the pinions has been removed for clarity. The
The anchor and escape wheel of a late 19th-century clock. The plate that normally holds the front end of the pinions has been removed for clarity. The pendulum is behind the back plate.