Brookwood Grandfather Clocks: Stately Elegance
Brookwood grandfather clocks, made by Kassel, are one of the most popular types of longcase (grandfather) clocks being manufactured today. There is absolutely nothing that I know of that can create a sense of peace and tranquility in any room -- indeed, throughout the whole house -- than a Brookwood grandfather clock.
Caring For Your Brookwood Grandfather Clock
Do you know that purchasing a Brookwood grandfather clock can be a valuable investment for you and your family? There are many antique grandfather clocks that have survived several centuries, and are running as smoothly as the day they were bought. But in order for your Brookwood grandfather clock to maintain - even increase - in value, it must be properly cared for. Here are some guidelines.
First of all, if you have to move any Brookwood grandfather clock, all clock experts advise that you remove the hanging weights and pendulum before you do so. If you don't you may break some of the inner components. And when you are handling any of the inner components of your Brookwood grandfather clock, wear gloves to prevent corrosion of the metals. Cleaning: NEVER attempt to clean any of the inner mechanism of your grandfather clock. Limit your cleaning to dusting off the case in which the clock is housed. It is ESPECIALLY important to never - ever - attempt to clean the dial of your clock. If you attempt to clean the dial, you could accidentally bend the clock hands, or damage the numbering or design of the dial. In general, you should avoid touching the hands of your Brookwood grandfather clock as much as possible. If you must advance the hands, do so very carefully (according to the manufacturer's directions) and slowly. Brookwood grandfather clocks are no different than any other type of clock in that the hands are easily damaged -- and I do mean easily. To prevent their clocks from tipping over, many owners of Brookwood grandfather clocks will make sure that their clock is sitting on a level floor space, and is attached to the wall in the back. Attaching your Brookwood grandfather clock to the wall will minimize the chance that the case will move because due to the movement of the pendulum. At all times, the pendulum of your Brookwood grandfather clock should move without touching the back of the case, and the weights (usually there are 2) should touch without making contact with the case. Finally, if your Brookwood grandfather clock comes with a lockable case -- and in that instance you will be given a key -- then keep your clock case locked at all times. Keeping the case locked on your Brookwood grandfather clock will ensure that no one - especially kids - will open up the case and perhaps damage the clockwork mechanism inside.
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