Clock Design
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Roman Numeral Clock: Why IIII, How to Read It and How to Style It
The story behind Roman numeral dials, the IIII puzzle, readability tips and how to use a Roman numeral clock in your decor.
The Clock Blog
Buying guides, care tips and history for grandfather clocks, wall clocks, cuckoo clocks, mantel and table clocks, written for Canadian homes.
Mantel and Table Clocks
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Table Clock Guide: Desk, Bedside and Carriage Clocks Worth Owning
Desk, bedside and carriage clocks explained, with tips on silent movements, materials, alarms and choosing a table clock as a gift.
Mantel and Table Clocks
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Mantel Clock Guide: Styles, Chimes, Placement and Care
From the tambour 'Napoleon hat' to Art Deco designs, here is how to choose, place and look after a mantel clock.
Wall Clocks
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Pendulum Wall Clock Guide: How It Keeps Time and How to Set It Up
Learn how a pendulum regulates time, how to put a wall clock in beat, adjust its rate and spot a decorative quartz pendulum.
Grandfather Clocks
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Howard Miller Grandfather Clock: What to Know Before You Buy
A practical look at Howard Miller floor clocks: where the brand comes from, how to judge a new or used one, and how to keep it running in a Canadian home.
Wall Clocks
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Unique Wall Clocks Canada: Statement Designs Worth Hanging
Skeleton movements, wooden gears, artisan pieces, ship's clocks and upcycled designs: a guide to statement wall clocks and how to pick one for a Canadian home.
Grandfather Clocks
7 min read
Antique Grandfather Clock: How to Identify, Date and Value One
A practical guide to recognizing, dating and judging an antique longcase clock, plus what to check before you buy and how to move it safely.
Wall Clocks
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Large Wall Clocks: Sizing, Styles and Safe Mounting Guide
How big a wall clock should be, which oversized styles suit which rooms, and how to mount a heavy clock safely in drywall, plaster or brick.
Cuckoo Clocks
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Cuckoo Clock Canada Buyer's Guide: Genuine Black Forest Tips
How to buy an authentic Black Forest cuckoo clock in Canada, from VdS certification and import costs to cold-weather delivery and condo-friendly features.