Art Deco Longcase Clocks
Longcase Clocks first originated after its mechanism (anchor escapement) was developed in the 1670's. This anchor mechanism allowed clock makers to use longer pendulums which needed less power, and therefore, less winding. Longcase clocks are also known by other common names such as grandfather, grandmother and granddaughter clocks. Grandfather clocks are typically 6-8 feet in height, so they fit best in a very large room, or a hall or foyer with a very tall ceiling. A longcase clock between 5-6 feet is labelled “grandmother” and a granddaughter clock is usually smaller than 5 feet, which can easily fit any room.
The majority of Art Deco longcase clocks are chain-driven. This means that a chain suspends weights around the clocks mechanism. These clocks are wound by pulling on the chains until the weights are lifted up under the clock face. There is another type of winding mechanism, and it is cable-driven. These clocks are wound by inserting and turning a key or a crank into a hole in the clock face.
Around the advent of Art Deco clocks, chime sequences were added to the quarter hour and the most common is the Westminster chimes. Art Deco longcase clocks are typically made of solid oak or mahogany with a high gloss finish. The clock faces are most often either round or square. Instead of having ornate carvings, like many Antique longcase clocks, the design of the Art Deco longcase clock is plain and simple, often with arched tops above the clock face.
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