What Is the Difference Between a Floor Clock and a Grandfather Clock?
A floor clock is any clock that stands upright on the floor and is not enclosed in a tall wooden cabinet. It may have a pendulum but generally does not have mechanical movements with weights and chains. What Are Some of the Different Styles of Floor Clocks? Floor clocks come in many different styles and shapes. The two main categories of floor clocks are traditional and contemporary. You can also find floor clocks in country casual as well as transitional or antiqued. Like all clocks you can find a floor clock that matches your lifestyle. What is a Curio Grandfather Clock? A curio grandfather clock is a floor clock with an oversized glass and wooden case. Inside the case are several shelves for displaying different keepsakes and picture frames.
