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    Is the correct term a grandfather or granfathers clock and how did that name come about?

    Question #19534. Asked by Charles. (Jun 01 02 10:00 AM)


    mk2norwich

    		The correct name is Grandfather clock. You can read about how this timepiece got its name here: http://www.theclockdepot.com/history_of_the_grandfather_clock.html

    Jun 01 02, 11:00 AM
    Senior Moments

    		There are some called Grandmother clocks - http://www.island-clockmaker.com/Grandmother_Clock_Gallery/index4.html

    Jun 01 02, 7:05 PM

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