Howard Miller J.H. Miller II Limited Edition Grandfather Clock 611031

Chime quarter-hours & strikes the hours.

This elegant Howard Miller Limited Edition Grandfather Clock 611-031 is finished in Windsor Cherry and designed by Chris Bergelin.  It features sixteen different species of hardwoods and veneers. These are Cherry, Crotch Figured Mahogany, Russian Walnut Burl, Movingue, Maple, Ebony, Padauk, Silver Gum, Black Cherry, Magnolia, Beech, Avodire, Anegre, Pearwood, English Sycamore, and Boxwood. Some of these species are very rare.

The beautiful swan neck pediment is crowned with three carved finials, two carved rosettes, and a carved finial shell at the center. Also, on the pediment are bookmatched Russian Walnut Burl with floral inlays framed with a Movingue border with Ebony and Maple accent lines. The floral inlays include the species listed above.

The ornate polished brass, Roman numeral dial features custom cast corners, center, and moon arch ornaments unique to this clock. The cast center disk is numbered and features a removable engraving plate for personal inscriptions. "Limited Edition" is inscribed across the hemispheres. The dial also includes a special brass finished moon phase.

The decorative polished brass-finished lyre pendulum features a cast center disk with a spun silver background. Complementing polished brass finished weight shells are embellished with decorative bands with a silver-tone background.  The pendulum is an important part of the clock and helps regulate the speed.  Similarly, the weights are also an important part and are what power the clock.  The middle weight powers the time and the pendulum.  The left weight (as you're facing the clock) powers the hour strikes.  Lastly, the right weight (as you're facing the clock) powers the quarter chimes.

The grand bombe style base features carved moldings with a decorative cut-out framed with carved floral motifs. Bookmatched Russian Walnut Burl with floral inlays framed with a Movingue border with Ebony and Maple accent lines on the front and sides. The floral inlays include the rare wood species listed above.

Beveled glass on all front and side glass. Top side doors allow access to the movement and storage of the hand crank and key.

The impressive upper and lower columns feature large reeds with carved acanthus accent moldings between and intricately carved acanthus top and bottom column caps.

A delicate carved molding graces the panel between the upper and lower doors. The upper and lower doors feature crotch figured mahogany with complementing marquetry of Maple, Ebony, Padauk, and Pearwood.

This J.H. Miller II Limited Edition Grandfather Clock showcases the German Kieninger cable-driven, triple-melody, nine-tubular chime movement that features 36 bushings (24 bronze and 12 jeweled) and plays your choice of Westminster, St. Michael, or Whittington 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 chimes accordingly, with full chime and strike on the hour.  We've written an article on clock chimes for more interesting information and history on these wonderful chimes. 

The Howard Miller J.H. Miller Grandfather Clock 611031 also includes an automatic nighttime chime shut-off option.

Finished in Windsor Cherry on select hardwoods and veneers.

Locking door for added security.

Free brass Heirloom nameplate will be engraved with your name and special date.  This is something you can send in for and we definitely recommend.  These grandfather clocks can become heirloom timepieces if properly taken care of and the nameplate will add to the memory for future generations.  

Adjustable levelers under each corner provide stability on uneven and carpeted floors.

Designed and Assembled in the USA.

Dimensions: Height 94.5" (240 cm)  Width 31" (79 cm)  Depth 20.75" (53 cm)