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Wall Clocks of the Ages
Clock Makers, during the early days of the American Colonies almost entirely created tall clocks. Almost all clocks built were large and bulky. These clocks stood against the wall, and many folks referred to the timepieces as long case, tower clocks or grandfather clocks. Nowadays there are countless styles and shapes of wall clocks. In the early stages of mechanical development, clock makers used weights to drive the mechanism. The weights which were extremely heavy, had to move a considerable distance, and the creator of the clock found it necessary to build extremely long and tall cases to accommodate the movement of the clocks. In the early days of clock making, clock mechanisms were ineffectual and bulky because they were all handmade. Many of the first tall clocks measured over 8 ft. in height, and weights for these clocks were also exceptionally large and cumbersome.In those days it was not uncommon for the manufacturer of clocks to build the movement of the clock first, and then he might hire a cabinet maker create the outer shell of the clock. Clock production was a costly procedure, and the cost of clocks was prohibitive. Only, the most affluent persons had the financial resources to purchase the clocks. The tower clock in the village was the means people had to rely on when they wished to know the time of day. People wanted affordable clocks in their homes. Eventually, clock makers discovered that they could build the clock movement with a dial, but eliminate the standing case and "therefore", people could hang the clock on the wall sans the weights which usually hang beneath the clock. The clock makers could peddle their merchandise at lower cost and grow their market. Thus, the "wall" clock became a house hold word.
Wall Clocks in America
These are graceful clocks placed on walls in any room in the home which become the main focal point of that room.
Acclaimed for designing and creating the Banjo Clock, Simon Willard is thought to be the first American Clock Maker to initiate the construction of wall clocks circa 1770. It was these early timepieces that lead the way for the outburst of clock manufacturers that arose in 17th Century New England. At that time it was not unusual for the clock maker to first creat the movement of the clock and then he might hir a cabinet maker to built the outer shell of the clock.
Around 1820 almost all of the tall clock production had ended in America. The new fashion in clocks was now wall clocks and mantel or shelf clocks which were more affordable for middle Americans. There are today specially designed names for the styles of antique wall clocks that were manufactured during the clock boom that was able to place a wall clock in every home.
Some of the most accepted types are:
Octagon clock - Quite large clocks found mostly in mostly in communal buildings such as offices, schools, and workplaces. Often known and the schoolhouse, or office clock. Depending on the length of their pendulums they are classified as short drop, or long drop
Arts and Crafts Clocks - Frequently called Mission clocks, they arrived circa 1900 and matched the furniture styles of that day.
Banjo Clocks -Invented by Simon Willard in 1802, this clock is so named because it had the shape of a banjo. Most popular around the 1800's it has been made in many forms ever since. Calendar clocks - Made in many different styles, both as Wall and Mantel Clocks. The first mass producer was John Haws of Ithaca N.Y. in the 1850's. The best of these clocks even adjusted for the precise days in the month and for the extra day in Leap Year February. Many simple styles of the Calendar Clock had one dial with three hands, with the third hand pointing to the day. Day numbers were printed outside of the minute markers. Finer clocks carried two dials, with to display the time, and the other for the date.
Gallery Clocks - Used usually in public buildings because the numbers are large and the dial is easy to read. Very similar to the Octagon Clock, but lacking the drop for the pendulum.
Cuckoo Clocks - Practically all persons know what a cuckoo clock looks and sounds like. They come in various sizes such as the extremely small Lux Pendulette novelty clocks manufactured for children and only about 3 in. high, to very large ones. Some are time only. Most cuckoo and strike on the hour and half hour, and others also include music.
Regulator Clocks - Sometimes called Vienna regulators which are top of the line clocks which are very accurate. They have long, heavy pendulums that may either display the time only or they can strike the hours on a gong or chime rods.
Other less well-known wall clocks include the English Tavern clocks, Figure 8 clocks, Ship's bell clocks, Advertising wall clocks, Wag-on-the-Wall clocks, and the Hooded clock.
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