Various Types Of Chime Clocks

Chime clocks are not, by far, the latest type of invention-although there are newer clocks classified as chime clocks which have recently been designed. The chime clock is a classic and provides a relaxing musical addition to your house or office. I have researched out some different types of chime clocks and below are a few styles that I have found:

There are mantel chime clocks which could be used as a mantelpiece, atop a shelf, on a small or on a decorative table. Chime clocks are often made of stained pine wood and, if they are well-maintained, will be with you for long after purchasing.

Some chime clocks are the larger type, such as floor chime clocks to be set on the floor. They normally stand about six feet and a few have pendulums. There are newer designs coming out for these floor clocks where the pendulum is not just a hanging ball, but perhaps shaped like an arrowhead or a swirl. I have even seen some mantel chime clocks which had a straight pendulum in it. Nothing at the end--just a straight, heavy, metal hanging piece.

Other larger, floor chime clocks do not have pendulums, so