The Clocks and Furniture in One
Tower Clock is designed to hang on walls. They are built to be decorative and functional at the same time. It uses the height of its case to allow the pendulum to swing freely to keep the time. They actually resemble a small grandfather clock although they also come in unique contemporary designs. The Grandfathers Clock is designed as a piece of furniture found in homes and buildings. The first built in England more than three centuries ago. Aside from being tall, a grandfather clock is both elegant and functional. A pendulum swings through the glass door frame in front of the clock’s body. They need to be wound manually to keep the time running. Other popular timepieces are those round–faced clocks found on top of fireplaces. They are called Mantel Clocks. They vary from elegant Victorian models to modern wood and glass design with variety of finishes like wood, cherry and mahogany. Like the grandfather clock, mantel clocks are made as furniture pieces.
