How Do You Restore An Antique Grandfather Clock?
In 1582 Galileo Galilei discovered the use of the pendulum to keep time. He drew the first design for a grandfather clock. Christiaan Huygens applied the design that Galileo made to build the first cased grandfather clock in 1656. Today, grandfather clocks are cherished, dignified time keepers that enhance the decor of any home. Check to see if the grandfather clock is on level ground before checking the inner mechanisms. A grandfather clock must be positioned on level ground to ensure proper timekeeping. The bottom of the grandfather clock should always rest on level ground, and if on carpet, a separate section should be used underneath to ensure level support. Go to a carpet supply store and acquire a small carpet sample that matches the carpet or carpet color where the antique clock will be placed. Check the case of the grandfather clock for warping. The case is the main body of the grandfather clock away from the face of the clock where the time piece is situated. The case on antiq
