Mechanical bell and bell shell are also very important parts. Generally speaking, the value of a mechanical clock is mainly determined by its movement, but if it is equipped with a perfect bell shell, it will increase greatly. Like a piece of jade, carved by skilled craftsmen, will double the value, is the same reason.

So what kind of clock shell can add value to a mechanical clock?

The main composition of the bell shell consists of the door, the side opening, the rear plate and the decorative elements (such as the bell ring and the base). Not only can accord with the aesthetic standard and can produce pleasant and sound, so the clock shell can be considered perfect.

Aesthetic aspects:

In the clock case of aesthetics, an important element is the rear door, put the key, top drawer, door lock and hinge. From the same materials, such as mechanical drawing precision clock made of steel or chrome plated brass connection, hinge, lock and screw, especially extravagance.

Can produce melodious and sound:

In terms of the pleasing and sound, the clock shell acts as the echo board to strike the sound bell. The design of a clock is about the balance between perspective and resonance. In fact, hard materials, such as glass, plexiglass, or marble, prevent sound waves from spreading, and the sound is confined to the bell shells. On the other hand, the wooden shell raised the sound echo. Wood absorbs and amplifies sound, the more holes in the wood, the lighter the quality, the softer the sound and the richness of the sound.

Material for making clock shells:

The most common material used to make bell shells is wood. The first use of wood is hardwood. In the early 90s, more functional materials were processed to produce wood. Now, like furniture design, the clock shell of high quality mechanical clock is made of different materials. If the wood, usually a layer of protective varnish, high or matte, or opaque paint processing. The most famous is the piano lacquer.