Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clocks: Time Flies on a Grandfather Clock!
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November 2, 2007Many grandfather clocks, and some mantel clocks and wall clocks as well, have the words Tempus Fugit shown above or on the dial of the clock. 1-800-4CLOCKS has received thousands of inquiries over the years with questions about “My Tempus Fugit” grandfather clock. And Grandmother Clocks for that matter. Tempus Fugit Clocks — would you pay a premium for them?
Tempus Fugit, it is important to note, is not a brand name for clocks, like Bulova Grandfather Clocks, Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks, Ridgeway Grandfather Clocks, and so forth. Tempus Fugit is simply the Latin for “Time Flies”, and is inscribed on and above the dials of many grandfather clocks. No single clock company or watch manufacturer has the exclusive right to using the words tempus fugit. This time term is in the public domain, and can be used by anyone, at any time.
Tempus Fugit also shows up on many other timepieces, both antique and new, pocket watches, wristwatches, and sundials and even some sandtimers.
So when comparison shopping and looking for grandfather clocks discounts or any clock on sale, just remember, don’t be fooled by a bargain price for a Tempus Fugit clock. This is another tip to shop smart and save you money while comparison shopping.
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Question:
In 1980, my husband & I were given a Seth Thomas grandmother clock as a wedding gift (Tempus fugit at top) 6 feet 16 inches by 9 1/2 in.I am witing up an inventory for our daughter and I am trying to put information and approximate sale $$ for pretty much everything we own. It has been moved professionally twice. It was last cleaned in the late 1990s. We run it about a month or two a year, then seem to forget it.
Perhaps you could help.
Acabo de adquirir un reloj Set Thomas (Tempus Fugit)hermoso, que funciona perfectamente, quisiera saber cual puede ser su año de fabricación, pues se dice que puede tener entre 70 y 90 años, sera cierto?
how do you make it chime..i push the lever on the face to chime but nothing
I am thinking to buy a grandfather clock I always want to have one, finally I found one I do not the brand but in the dial say Tempo Fugit has 3 weight and the guy is selling this clock in $280.00. But one of the chain felts and the hands are not set correctly probably needs some repair. What you guys recommended? thank you for your help.
we have a tempua fugit grandfather clock 2-weighted chain /pendlen the pendlen was removed,now we don’t know how to put it back on.help!!!!!can you email us some imformation.thank you
Where can i take my tempus fugit to repair in California?
can you help me to find the value on a howard miller grandfather clock. Serial#263038.It is oak and says tempus fugit on it. Please help?