Riddle

I'm an old relative who's hands can't hold anything and eyes can't see anything. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.A ghost
B.A statue
C.A photograph
D.Grandfather clock
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 16 letters, starting with "G".

Answer

Grandfather clock

Why this is the answer

A grandfather clock is an old, tall piece of furniture whose clock 'hands' are just pointers (they can't grip anything) and whose painted clock 'face' has no real eyes.

This riddle is filed under "What Am I?" Riddles and rated Medium.