Grandfather clocks or longcase clocks as they are known in the trade are one of the very few actual working antique pieces of furniture you can purchase today, but you must be aware that buying a clock that does not work can represent a real risk.

With their mechanical movements which have most probably been around for hundreds of years and have been subject to too much servicing and probably some repair or alteration it would be wise to have some knowledge or Horological experience before you hand over your hard earned cash. Even for anybody with the knowledge, buying a clock that is not working, represents a tremendous gamble sometimes.

There are a number of thing that can make a clock movement stop working, points that are not so obvious when first taking a casual look, it takes just a small amount of wear on the pivots and pinions to alter the depth of the train which will stop the clock and make the movement in need of a complete strip down and resulting in a major repair.
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The pallets on the escapement could be at the wrong depth or worn which is not always seen by the untrained eye and at today’s repair prices done by a reputable clock repairer, these problems could cost hundreds of pounds.

So if you do not have the adequate skills or knowledge find someone who has, it will save you hundreds of pounds in the long run and remember all clocks running or not need close scrutiny before purchasing.

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Five things to check before you buy your future family heirloom or your investment into your pension plan are…

1. After making sure there is no major surgery needed to the movement and dial take a good look at the overall appearance of the clock case. Look for parts missing or damaged i.e. the correct feet or plinth are there and the base has not been cut down to fit into a room with a low ceiling, the same goes for the pediment or the top of the case hood. Look for any veneers or stringing that may be missing or loose and check fret work on the hood to see it is not damaged.

Check the polish or finish of the case looking for cracking or splitting caused by shrinkage or exposure to direct sunlight. Although these can be small jobs, the cost of restoration can mount up and increase your overall investment

2. Look for any pieces of the clock furniture missing or damaged, the brass or wooden finials that should be on the top of the hood, hinges to the trunk and hood doors are working correctly. Check escutcheons and locks, if any, and hood pillar caps.

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