If you want to enjoy your grandfather clock in good working condition for as long as possible, you will need to take very good care of it when it comes time to move it. Grandfather clocks cannot be moved safely unless they are dismantled and packed carefully and correctly. Due to the delicate nature of this procedure (and the parts involved), it is recommended that you hire a local moving professional to safely dismantle, pack, and move your clock. However, if you are up for a challenge, here is how it’s done:
FIRST thing you need to do is carefully remove all the weights one by one and pack them separately in bubble wrap, labelling them left, right, and centre before you pack them. Although the weights might look similar, they don’t all weigh the same, so it is imperative for you to know where each weight should be placed.
NEVER leave any shelves or shelf parts inside of the grandfather clock. Remove them all carefully. If your grandfather clock came with glass shelves remove them one by one. Pack them separately with bubble wrap and cover them with cardboard. Make sure you write FRAGILE/GLASS on the cardboard.
ALWAYS remove the pendulum and, if possible, pack it in the original box it came in. As you remove it, watch out for the suspension spring at the top of the pendulum. All the parts should be protected with bubble wrap and placed in a small box that is labelled with its contents.
SECURE the clock case with straps and moving blankets in the truck. Place a ring of tape around the top of clock, with the sticky side facing out. Then wrap the blanket around the clock, sticking it to the tape. Make sure it is in a secure position in the truck where it will not move around.
Think you’re up to the challenge? Than tick tock, time to get packing!
