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• The longcase grandfather clock and the sun dial
• Oak case grandfather clocks and longcase clocks
• Marquetry and lacquered grandfather clock cases
• Mahogany grandfather clock cases
• Walnut grandfather clock and longcase clock cases
• Who ruled when your grandfather clock or tallcase clock was made?
• Irish, Scottish and Welsh grandfather clocks
• Consigning your grandfather clock worldwide
• Benefits of selling grandfather clocks from home
• Why I buy a grandfather clock
• When your antique clock strikes wrong
• Parts for your grandfather clock
• Names on Grandfather Clock Dials
• Grandfather Clock Tip
• World Famous Grandfather Clocks
• Longcase / tallcase / grandfather clocks as an investment?
• Condition of antique longcase / tallcase / grandfather clocks
• Grandfather clock trunks
• Eric Harshbarger's Lego Grandfather Clock
• Chester's Famous Eastgate Clock
• How to set up a grandfather clock
• Definition of grandmother and granddaughter clocks
• Quarter chiming clocks
• Words to "Grandfather's Clock " song
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Irish, Scottish and Welsh grandfather clocks

In the past few weeks I have been asked several times if there is any difference in value between English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh grandfather clocks. The answer to this is that there isn't any difference and it all depends on the quality of the clock.

I, Personally, like Scottish grandfather clocks because of the colour of the mahogany they are made from. It is just that bit redder and the clocks look beautiful. I particularly have a passion for the keyhole shape variety cases. The majority of the Irish grandfather clocks that have come into my possession tend to have round dials but I have to say that this may be pure coincidence and not the norm. The automatum Welsh grandfather clocks also appeal to me. They tend to be a bit later but I love the Rocking Ships, Rocking Swans,Moving Lions eyes, etc. These later clocks are often on the large size and look just like I imagined all grandfather clocks would look like when I was a boy. A proper grandfather clock indeed!