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Chime tubes - bells
Late in the 19th century, musical and chiming longcase clocks were made fitted with tubes from 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter and to varying lengths, which were suspended at one end in the back of the case. Tubular bells in this form give a mellow, bell-like sound and make a decorative feature at the back of the case when finished in brass or nickel plate.
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