Grandfather clocks have been in existence for generations, often taking up residence in homes as a traditional way to mark time and enhance a room. The grandfather clock – also known as the longcase clock – can set the tone for an entire room, and even an entire home. Their often ornate exteriors are created in a variety of styles by some of the modern world’s most renowned clock makers such as Howard Miller, Kieninger, and Ridgeway.

What many people may not be as familiar with are those clocks known as grandmother clocks. Essentially, what separates grandfather clocks from grandmother clocks is size; those standing clocks that average five to just under six feet are referred to as grandmother clocks, while those clocks that are six feet and over are known as grandfather clocks.

What differentiates the grandfather clock and the grandmother clock is also what unites them; clocks of this stature are certainly unique. Rather than just sitting a mantel clock on a shelf or hanging a wall clock in a kitchen or living room, those who bring a grandfather clock into their home are essentially committing to a piece of furniture. Beyond just telling time – ringing in the hour with the chime that is unique to them – a grandfather clock becomes a part of the family, meant to last a lifetime.