Re: Grandfather Clock Advice

In message <DW2Re.61678$Ji4.6217@fed1read03>, Mij Adyaw <mijadyaw@xxxxxxxxxx> writes 
I am currently in the market for a grandfather clock. What brands should I
look for?

Thanks,

-mij


A a modern long case is a piece of furniture with a mass production clock movement added. As others have said here all the movements in mass produced clocks have a design life (like all consumer products) and its <25 years.

Buy the modern clock if you like it as a piece of decorative furniture that happens to tell the time - not as a clock. It will be worth a best 25% of what you pay for it the day it leaves the shop and will not get any better.

If you want a clock, then go to a dealer who sells antique clocks. In the UK provided you shop around, and don't want something that has rarity value, for the same amount as you pay for a high end modern clock, you can get a half decent antique. That will be worth 60% of what you pay as you leave the shop - and will appreciate over the years.

The third alternative is to go to small town auctions. You might get what you want at the price the dealer pays, but be prepared to spend something on maintenance and repair.

If you have a local clock repair shop, go in and chat - they may have something, or know of something that will suit. At the worst you will build a relationship that will stand you in good stead when you find a clock you like.

Regards
--
Peter R Cook
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