In every house, at least in one room, you can find a clock. They are very different: inherited by bulky floor or light wall. They can be classic, with gold hands and a dial with Roman numerals, or modern: the dial on them may be absent altogether. Regardless of this, they should show the exact time and in no case should stop. In many traditions and cultures, they symbolize the course of life, and it should not be interrupted.
Story
The very first sundials known to mankind appeared more than 5 thousand years ago. People in antiquity determined time by the position of the shadow: a stick was placed in the center of the circle, and, depending on the time of day, the shadow fell on a particular site.
The next watch - water, appeared in Egypt about 3.5 thousand years ago. They worked on the sand principle: 2 tanks were installed, water flowed from one to another during the day, and by its level it was possible to determine how much time was left until sunrise or sunset.
Models with a minute hand appeared only in the 16th century, but their mechanism was not perfect, and they did not always show the time correctly. In the XVII century a pendulum clock appeared, it showed a more accurate time, but had a very noticeable minus - periodically the pendulum stopped and demanded a factory. It is from the pendulum clock that the tradition of temporary abbreviations A.M. and R.M., sharing the time before noon and afternoon. The fact is that only 12 digits fit on such a dial, and therefore, the arrow had to make two circles during the day. The most accurate, quartz, were invented only in the XX century.
Interior Application
The very first interior clocks that appeared in the houses were outdoor. Today they are a luxury item, decorating a room, and then huge mechanisms simply did not allow making them smaller and more compact.
Floor models have always been exclusive: they are often executed to order to match the interior of luxurious decoration and become its central part. Modern floor models are usually made in a classic style to emphasize the fundamental and solid construction.
Desktop interior clocks are more likely decoration and accessory at home, office or office. Often they can be found in antique stores. Wall murals are the most affordable today: in watches, gift shops, in many supermarkets and shopping centers, you can choose a model of any size and style.
Desk clock
These models are an indispensable attribute of a solid office of a business and successful person. Most often they are made in the classical style of wood using gilded details. Interior clocks on the table complement the design, emphasize its relationship to a particular style.
They will organically look in any room, but usually become a decoration of a library, office, office or living room. Such watches look spectacular on the fireplace. Interior desktop models will complete the creation of a cozy and warm, homely atmosphere.
They do not have to be a classic model and outwardly resemble a reduced and adapted floor. Many desktop clocks are made of metal, they belong to the modern or high-tech style, they are also equipped with additional accessories: thermometers, compasses, etc.
Wall Clock
The interior wall clock is the perfect combination of beauty with functionality and practicality. Thanks to their small dimensions, they can be hung in almost any room. A variety of shapes and sizes will allow you to choose the right model for the design of the room and make them not only convenient to use, but also decoration.
Interior wall clocks are very good material for designers who are not afraid to experiment and create new, non-standard models. For the bedroom or living room, made in the classical style, the best model is made of wood with decorative elements. For the interior in high-tech style, the use of models with a metal case, with clear, strict lines, is optimal. A kitchen clock may display plants, flowers, and fruits.
Grandfather Clock
Floor clocks are a classic among all clockworks. From the very moment of their appearance, they have become a hallmark, a symbol of wealth and luxury. The most expensive watches were in the living rooms of aristocrats and representatives of the nobility, they were passed down from generation to generation, sold in antique stores. In Russia, the first large interior clock appeared under Peter I.
A floor clock requires space. They will look inappropriate in a small apartment, it is better to purchase them for spacious living rooms, otherwise they will only clutter up the space. A floor clock can also be made in different styles, although classic models are considered traditional, made in the likeness of the first copies.