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How do I read a moon dial on a grandfather clock?

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How do I read a moon dial on a grandfather clock?
To read the moon dial on a grandfather clock, use the numbers and markings that appear along the outer edge. For example, if "20" is in the 12 o'clock position, the lunar cycle is currently on its 20th day. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of grandfather clocks.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1970s Nine Tube Mahogany Herschede Grandfather Clock with Brass Accents
By Herschede Clock Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a nine tube Herschede grandfather clock, with Westminster, Canterbury, and Whittington
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Vintage 1970s American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

French Grandfather Tall Case Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th Century Grandfather Clock is decorated with hand-painted, gold leaf chinoiserie. The
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Antique Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Gold Leaf

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Grandfather Clock with
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian figured Grandfather clock with a painted arched dial moon
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

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Other

Rare Hendrick Schoonbeck Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
with aperture for age and aspect of the moon within scroll engraved surround, the silvered Roman
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Antique 1740s Dutch Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Iron

Fine Herschede Brass-Mounted Burl Wood Tall Case Clock
By Herschede Clock Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine Herschede brass-mounted burl wood tall case clock, Model 250, The movement and face signed
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20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

J.J. Elliot Mahogany Grandfather Clock for Tiffany & Co. (c. 1915)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive English mahogany clock by J.J. Elliot retailed by Tiffany & Co. showcasing delicate
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Vintage 1910s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Silver, Brass

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