Antique Tall Case Clock

First published in 1981, The Longcase Clock has established itself as the standard work of reference on the subject. This revised edition contains a completely new chapter on recent discoveries and even more colour illustrations. The longcase or 'grandfather' clock is arguably the most interesting and at the same time most useful antique available to the collector and this is the most detailed and copiously written book on the subject. What is so special about the longcase clock? Firstly, the longcase is almost unique in blending fine examples of cabinet work and clock mechanism in one piece. Secondly, the range of cabinet work and the evolution of clockwork over the 150 years covered by this book is immense, so there is a wide choice open to the collector, who will find that if he chooses with care he has an antique which contributes to the atmosphere of a room by much more than the space it occupies. Thirdly, the claim for the longcase clock as the king of antiques can be advanced on the grounds that, as well as being beautiful, it is highly practical, for most examples can be persuaded to keep time accurately enough for domestic needs. Finally, the longcase clock has, more than most antiques, a particularly regional quality and again the author's lucid approach helps the reader to identify these variations.

Grandfather clock - A grandfather clock, also floor clock or longcase clock, is a freestanding clock with a pendulum held inside its own tower, commonly around 6-8 ft tall. The tower often features elaborately carved wood at the head, surrounding the clock face.

Banjo clock - Banjo clock is an American wall clock with a banjo-shaped case. It was invented in 1802 in Massachusetts by Simon Willard.

Carriage clock - Carriage clock is a small, spring-driven clock, designed for travelling, developed in the early 19th century in France. The case, usually plain or gilt-brass, is rectangular with a carrying handle and often set with glass or more rarely enamel or porcelain panels.

Tall tale - A tall tale is a story that claims to explain the reason for some natural phenomenon, or sometimes illustrates how skilled/intelligent/powerful the subject of the tale was. In either case, the tall tale is fictional and usually obviously so.

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Features include: Midsize watch Stainless steel case Luminescent silvertone hands and hour markers Silvertone numbers at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions and a date display in the 3 and 9 o'clock positions and a date display in the 12 o'clock position. It is further enhanced by silvertone numerals in the 12 o'clock Black dial Myota Japanese movement Water resistant to 50 meters Croco-print black leather strap Tang buckle All measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed dimensions. In it, a group of young thugs break into the home of an elderly couple who collect clocks with the intention of robbing them blind. It is further enhanced by silvertone numerals in the 12 o'clock Black dial Myota Japanese movement Water resistant to 50 meters Croco-print black leather strap Tang buckle All measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed dimensions. Though one might think this would force the director to cut back on his trademark gore, this film certainly isn't for the squeamish. However, though the couple seem an easy target, the young toughs find themselves entering deeper and deeper into a terrifying nightmare after they have murdered the couple, whose clocks begin to turn antique tall case clock.