question on smith-enfield grandfather clock.

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:50 pm     Post subject: question on smith-enfield grandfather clock.

Hi

i have a smith-enfield grandfather clock
just wandering if it is suppose to chime every 15 mins and
strike every hour.
or does some of them chime every 45 min and strike every few hours?

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:13 pm     Post subject:

Most movements will give a partial chime on the quarter hours, and then give the complete chime and hour strike at the top of the hour. The partial chime (every 15 minutes) is progressive (in that the movement will play more of the tune every 15 minutes until the entire chime melody is heard at the top of every hour). While my experience is general, I am not familiar with any movement that chimes every 45 minutes and strikes every few hours. Keep checking back, however, as we have several experienced patrons who may be able to offer more concrete info.