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 On
those winter days when you do not get up with your alarm, or when
you are sitting with your morning cup of coffee and need that extra
reminder that it is time to get started for the day, chime clocks
are an elegant and tasteful solution.
Chime clocks are not, by far, any new kind of invention—although
there are newer clocks classified as chime clocks that have recently
been designed. The chime clock is a classic and gently musical addition
to your home, office, or anywhere. I have checked out some different
types of chime clocks and here are some styles that I have found:
There are bracket mantel chime clocks these do not hand, but instead
can be used as a mantelpiece, atop a shelf, on a small, decorative
table, or anywhere else you would like to set one down. Such chime
clocks are often made of stained pine wood and, if they are well-maintained,
will be with your for long after the purchase.
Some chime clocks are the larger type, to be set on the floor.
They usually stand about six feet and some have pendulums. There
are newer designs coming out for these clocks where the pendulum
is not just a hanging sphere, but perhaps shaped like an arrowhead
or a swirl. I have even seen some mantel chime clocks that had a
straight pendulum on them. Nothing at the end—just a straight,
heavy, metal hanging piece.
Other larger, floor chime clocks do not have pendulums, some of
these chime clocks need a certain amount of winding that works sort
of like window blinds. With these chime clocks, you pull the chain
so that the hanging pieces (which hang but are not pendulums) end
up at the top of the clock—directly under the timepiece. The
chains are lowered gradually as the clock keeps the time and last
for about twelve hours before they need winding again. Some come
with small pendulums that fall behind the chains—but most
of them do not.
Most all chime clocks cannot be found in regular stores, but must
be sought at specialty clock shops.
Very many chime clocks are wall pieces ranging widely in size and
even shape. The wood is stained sometimes—but chime clocks
can come painted, too. There are different colors and designs—some
would go perfect in the kitchen, some in the den or living room,
some in the study and chime clocks can even add a classy and somewhat
elegant look to your office.
Most chime clocks, however, are made of stained wood, some arching
at the top, others flat on both top and bottom with a subtle design
on the sides. Some are long and slender, while others are shorter
and wide—there are many variations. No matter who you are—there
is an excellent possibility that a chime clock would compliment
your home or office the way no other item or accessory could.
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