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Grandfatherclock

About Grandfatherclock

An independent Canadian blog for anyone who loves the tick of a good clock.

Illustration of a grandfather clock, a cuckoo clock and a mantel clock together

Grandfatherclock started with a simple idea: there should be one friendly, reliable place for Canadians to learn about clocks. Not a store, not a catalogue, just clear and practical writing about the timekeepers people bring into their homes and, very often, hand down to the next generation.

Why Clocks?

A mechanical clock is one of the few machines most of us still live with every day. A grandfather clock in a front hall, a cuckoo clock in the kitchen or a chiming mantel clock in the living room gives a home a rhythm that a phone screen never will. These objects also carry stories: the clock that crossed the Atlantic with a great-grandparent, the wedding-gift mantel clock, the cuckoo brought back from a trip to Germany.

Many of those clocks end up stopped in a corner because nobody quite knows how to wind, level or move them. We want to change that.

What We Write About

  • Grandfather and floor clocks: buying, sizing, chimes, movements, antiques and moving them safely
  • Wall clocks: pendulum regulators, oversized statement clocks, unique designs and quartz options
  • Cuckoo clocks: how they work, how to spot a genuine Black Forest clock, setup and care
  • Mantel and table clocks: chiming mantel clocks, carriage clocks, desk and bedside clocks
  • Clock design: dials, numerals, materials and how to style clocks in your home

How We Write Our Guides

We aim to be accurate, practical and honest about trade-offs. When we mention price ranges they are rough guides only, because prices vary widely by maker, condition, retailer and exchange rate. When a job really belongs to a qualified clockmaker, such as overhauling a movement or restoring an antique case, we say so.

We are not affiliated with any clock manufacturer or retailer, and we do not accept payment to feature products. Brand names are mentioned for information only and belong to their respective owners.

A Canadian Perspective

Clocks in Canada face particular conditions: very dry indoor air in winter, humid summers, long-distance shipping between provinces and the occasional cross-border purchase. Our articles take those realities into account, with metric measurements (and imperial in brackets) and prices in Canadian dollars.

Say Hello

Have a question about your clock, a correction, or a topic you would like us to cover? We would love to hear from you on our contact page.