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Grandmother clocks
The standard grandmother clocks vary between about 5ft4 and 5ft9 in height. Anything less than 6ft 3 can be regarded a grandmother clock. These clocks tend to be slimmer and spring driven.

Grandmother Clocks - Like Grandfather Clocks but Not Quite
At first, you may think that it's almost some silly name joke. Grandmother clocks, after all, are not as popular in the clock market as grandfather clocks are. This is not surprising. After all, grandmother clocks borrow heavily from the concept of grandfather clocks, although there's a certain significant difference. This difference lies in the height and, usually, the design by which the clock goes. If you are looking for that perfect clock which dons not only the perfect feminine design but also the perfect height (not so short, not so tall),then you should definitely consider grandmother clocks in your list.

What is the difference between grandmother clocks and grandfather clocks?
For a lay person, this difference can be simply spelled out by one factor alone - the height. Whereas grandfather clocks are usually as tall as 6 to 8 feet, grandmother clocks come in relatively shorter heights. Grandmother clocks can be as short as 5.5 to 6 feet, which is perfect for a home that is not so capacious but needs some furniture to fill. Also, grandmother clocks, because of the feminine terminology, tend to be regarded by clockmakers as sophisticated and voluptuous in design. Whereas conventional grandfather clocks are designed in a very straightforward and formal way, grandmother clocks' designs tend to lean more on the casual, chic design. This does not mean though that grandmother clocks look any better or worse than grandfather clocks.

What are the parts of grandmother clocks? The parts of the grandmother clocks are easily determinable. Like grandfather clocks, grandmother clocks comprise a circular clock with a pendulum below it. The pendulum is encased in an ornamented wooden frame. A grandmother clock, like a grandfather clock, dons a hood which, quite symbolically, represents the crown of the grandmother clock. The height of a grandmother clock usually ranges from 5.5 to 6 feet. This is, as you will see, something that is important.

Where do I place a grandmother clock? Why buy a grandmother clock when there are grandfather clocks? Wouldn't it be better to purchase the "real thing",or the original one? The answer is quite simple. Sometimes, buying a grandfather clock may deem to be inappropriate as they are too tall and usually too wide. If the space in your room is not that capacious, then it might not be necessary and even disastrous for you to place a grandfather clock. You will want a grandmother clock if the room where you are going to place it in is not too wide or too shallow.

Do you have a particular clock design in mind? Does it look like a boat or a train or anything else that only you could possibly come up with? Do you want it coloured red to match your wall? Everybody needs a new clock! If you have kids who like animals but find it difficult how to tell time, a custom clock with his favourite elephant or tiger will encourage them to master time telling. If you're looking for a unique gift for someone, why not try giving that person a personalized clock? If you're planning to give it as a gift on your wedding anniversary, you can have it made to frame your best wedding picture with a clock on the side.


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