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The Clock Owners Guide to Case Types

Wall clocks

...........Dial..............Drop Dial......Wall regulator (there are many types)

Shelf or Mantel clocks

Clocks with glass all round

Carriage clock.....Four-glass clock...400-day or Anniversary clock

The Atmos clock looks like a cross between the four-glass and the 400-day clocks.

Floor clocks

The Long-case, Tall case, or Grandfather clock is large and over 6 feet (approx 2 metres) in height.

The Grandmother or Grand-daughter clock is much smaller.

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