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Keep Track of Time with a Beautiful Wall Clock. Part 3.
In technical parlance, the instrument that most of us understand – if it just keeps time, but does not make any noises – is a “timepiece”. A “clock” is the timekeeping device that makes a noise which marks the hours and various increments thereof.
These clocks might play a song, a simple chime, or gong or bell. (When the clock contains a bell or gong, the device is a “striking clock”.) The common forms of these noise-making devices are the German cuckoo clock, the mantel clock, or the large-scale grandfather clock.
Keep Track of Time with a Beautiful Wall Clock. Part 2
The common design for a clock is the classic white circle separated into twelve equal-sized wedges. Single lines mark the delimiting space between each wedge along with a numeral representing the twelve hours that make up the morning (A. M. Hours) and the twelve hours of the evening (P. M. Hours).
Two arms on the clock rotate through those hour marks. The short arm represents the hour, and the long arm represents the minutes. (Calculating the minutes requires multiplying the number marked by the arm by 5. For example, when the long arm is on the 3, the time is fifteen minutes after the hour.) Arms’ motion gives rise to the colloquial term “clockwise”.
A loud-ticking clock can be a significant annoyance for oneself and one’s and family. It is the second hand which effects the most persistent tick and is a nonstop noise.
Some timepieces have such a loud tick that they may prevent one from sleeping, or distract one from focusing on an uncomplicated task when there are no other diversions in the room. The purpose of the clock is to keep one informed of the time and not impede one’s daily activities.
If one has an excessively noisy clock, then one needs to consider ways to terminate the ticking and enjoy the peace and quiet of a tranquil room.
Mantel clocks appear in all shapes and designs from the anniversary clock or carriage clock to the sizable French spelter clocks with decorative objects.
The art deco mantel clock is hugely popular at the moment and for a decent example in working order one can spend about $500, the art deco clock is extremely popular for the modern home and will not look out of place in the most modern looking designs.
The amount one may spend on a mantel clock can range from $40 to thousands depending on what style of mantel clock one wants.
Early 20th century wooden cased mantel clocks’ will cost about $40 to $100 for a satisfactory working example, however, if one wants a French spelter 18th or 19th century mantel clock one could spend thousands of dollars for a good example.
The only thing, which may put, a limit on the mantle clock one may buy will be the amount of money in one’s budget.
Mantel, or shelf clocks have been around for many years. They are enhancing clocks that traditionally sat on the mantel pieces in the home.
These clocks that are not only appealing and attractive, but are also practical, as they keep correct time. Many mantel clocks are quite striking and and add a touch of class to any room.
At the bottom of the pendulum, one will find a nut.
Turn that nut to the right if the mantel clock is running slow, or ‘losing time’.
This action raises the pendulum bob and thus shortens the pendulum. Shortening the pendulum ensures the clock will run faster.
Reverse the procedure to slow down the clock.
Every day at exactly the same time, for the period of one week, one needs to check the time on the mantel clock.
The clock should be accurate to within 1 minute a week.
At the bottom of a mantel clock pendulum is a nut which controls the position of the pendulum bob. One will need to turn this nut to the left.
The ‘bob’ is a disk located at the bottom of the pendulum.
By turning the nut to the left one lowers the pendulum bob, and thus lengthens the pendulum.
Longer pendulums move more slowly and regulate the speed of the clock.
How to Fix Mantle Clocks. How to Fix Mantle Clocks
Look at the hands on the dial of the mantel clock and compare the time with the figures on an electronic clock.
If the mantel clock is running fast, then one must adjust the pendulum.