Article: Grandfather Clocks
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Grandfather Clocks
For many people, the dignified appearance and mellow sound of a grandfather clock gives life to a home; in addition, buying a grandfather clock can be an excellent investment.
As decorative objects, they cover a large variety of styles, from the early country examples to those with extremely sophisticated dials, movements, and cases.
When first built, these clocks were referred to as the long clock, tall-case clock, tall clock, hall clock, floor clock, or even coffin clock. The term "grandfather clock" became its most popular name after a song writer by the name of Henry Clay wrote a "Grandfather Clock" song in 1876.
A BIT OF HISTORY . . .
The very first early mechanical clocks, which didn't have pendulums, were developed in the last half...
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