• Getting to Know
• Gallery
• Dating Your House
• Design by Style
• Design by Room
• Design by Element
• Decorative Features and Furnishings
• Clocks
• History of Clocks
• Types of Clock
• Lantern Clock
• Longcase Clock
• Bracket Clock
• Regulator Clock
• Act of Parliament Clock
• Dial Clock
• Mantel Clock
• Carriage Clock
• Skeleton Clock
• Clock Movements
• Clock Dials and Fittings
• Clock Materials
• People in Your Period Home

Types of Clock

A confusing array of names is given to clocks. We have described the most common varieties.

Wall Clocks

'Wall clock' is a generic term for types of clock that must be hung on a wall.

Included in this broad category are lantern and Act of Parliament clocks. Some smaller regulator clocks are also wall clocks.

Table Clock

The term 'table clock' is a generic name for clocks placed on a table, mantel or other horizontal surface except the floor .

Included in this main category are:

• bracket clock
• mantel clock
• carriage clock
• dial clock