Vintage set of the week: 270 Grandfather Clock, Chair and Table (1973)

Where this set fits in the 1973 Homemaker line

Brickset records show 162 members listing set 270 in their collections. That gives a sense of how commonly it appears among Brickset users: neither extremely rare nor extremely common within the vintage community.

The set totals 47 pieces. The name indicates three assembled elements: a grandfather clock, a chair and a small table. The Brickset page includes the official set image used to represent 270-2, which shows the assembled items and their styling for the era. Comments on the Brickset article indicate community interest in small decorative details such as printed pieces, sticker usage and the interpretation of tiny accessories (for example, a small blue lamp pictured on the table).

If you want to add set 270 to your collection, the Brickset entry points to the usual vintage LEGO marketplaces: Brick Owl, BrickLink and eBay. Use those platforms to compare prices, part completeness and condition. Look for photos that show the clock face, any printed elements or stickers, and the presence of small accessories that can be lost in long-term storage.

The Brickset article's comments thread shows typical collector conversation: identification of small parts (a blue lamp, a red tile interpreted as an ashtray), debate over printed versus stickered decoration, and general nostalgia for the Homemaker styling. The thread also includes playful remarks about the clock's appearance and questions about terminology (for example, why the term "grandfather clock" is used historically), but the factual record on Brickset remains the central reference for set data.

• Confirm the set number: 270 (Homemaker, 1973).
• Verify the piece count (47) and check seller photos for missing small parts.
• Inspect clock face detail and any stickers or printed elements.
• Compare listings on Brick Owl, BrickLink and eBay for price and condition.

Collectors of Homemaker-era LEGO seek small domestic sets like 270 because they complete interior scenes and provide era-specific parts and decorations. The set's modest size and distinctive pieces make it useful both as a display item and as a source of rare small elements.

Brickset hosts the original short feature and an active comments thread where members discuss specific parts, aesthetics and availability. The Brickset page is the reference for the ownership count and the canonical image used in listings.