Tower Clock from Christoph Paccard Bellfoundries

Ever since they were invented in the 11th century, having a tower clock in the center of a town has become pretty common. A tower clock can either be installed in a standalone structure to accent its surroundings or be mounted on a building to distinguish its importance. Oftentimes they vary in style and size, but all tower clocks have one thing in common, they complement almost any type of architecture. A tower clock can act as a prominent and functional decoration for town centers, universities, pubic gardens, parks or colleges. They are often culturally significant because they played a major role in the history of the towns and cities where they were featured.

Before their domestication in the 18th century, clocks were considered to be very rare. They were practically unavailable for homes or buildings. “Personal clocks” or watches didn’t become popular until the mid 1900s. That is why a tower clock that could tell everyone the time was so important.

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The most primitive tower clocks were not actual clocks as we know them today, but were church bells ringing out the time; as such, they had neither hands or faces. The first versions of a tower clocks were simply church bells in a tower that would chime to inform citizens of what time it was, when it was time to worship, if there was an emergency occurring or when special ceremonies were taking place. The actual height of a tower clock was a very important part of its effectiveness. The higher the tower clock stood, the further away you could hear its chime. Larger cities had higher tower clocks. As they evolved, tower clocks started to be constructed with dials that were visible from each side of the tower. This way, everyone from every side of town could see what time it was in between its chimes.

It was very popular in Great Britain for towns to feature a tower clock that served more of a purpose then simply telling the time. In some instances, a tower clock could work as an advertisement for local businesses. Insurance companies, banks and other business would use a tower clock as a marketing platform and build them either on their buildings or have them standalone by busy intersections to brandish their name or trade. A tower clock was thought to symbolize trustworthiness and stability for a business. It was assumed that you could depend on a company that sponsored the tower clock, because they had long term intentions that would be as true as the time. A business that sponsored a tower clock was thought to be dedicated to being available to their customers for a long time.

Christoph Paccard Bellfoundries understands the power of a carefully designed tower clock and the influence it can have on a community. That is why we create world class quality tower clocks that can be more than just simple timepieces; they are monuments to craftsmanship and old world charm. A Christoph Paccard tower clock can be a supplement to a town’s culture and the perfect accent to any architectural project. Every tower clock that we make is constructed of the finest materials, which makes them extremely durable and able to provide long-term accuracy. We can build a tower clock that looks beautiful and performs exceptionally for many years to come.

Please call us at 1-800-849-6670 to learn more about how we can help you design the best solution to meet your needs.