The Howard Miller 611246 Polk Grandfather Clock is from a special Presidential Collection. It is inspired by Victorian splendor style and will impart a glamour reminiscent of the era to any place filling it with its elusive quality.
This grandfather clock is hand-rubbed, Cherry Bordeaux finish on select hardwoods and veneers. Elegant swan neck pediment features overlays with book-matched Figured Mahogany with a Satinwood border, a turned finial, rosettes, and a decorative shell ornament. Overlays are hand rubbed for a satin luster finish. The canted columns feature turned column caps with a carved leaf detail on the lower cap. The multitiered base includes a distinctive ogee contour with a decorative cutout.
The polished brass-finished dial features cast corner and center ornaments and a moon arch with an astrological blue moon phase. The dial includes a silver chapter ring with applied polished brass Arabic numerals. Included is a special "Presidential Collection" inscription located in the hemispheres of the moon phase. The polished brass-finished pendulum features a cast center disk and the polished brass-finished weight shells include bands which complement the dial and pendulum.
The upper door and sides feature beveled glass. Patterned beveled glass on the lower door. The distinct lower front door features patterned beveled glass and overlays with book-matched Figured Mahogany and a Satinwood border. Overlays are hand rubbed for a satin luster finish. The lower door locks. The inside of the case features a glass mirrored back panel and is illuminated with an energy efficient LED light which is dimmable to three settings by touching the upper hinge on the lower front door.
Topside doors allow for easy access to the movement and storage of the key and winding arbor in the movement seat. Cable-driven, dual chime/strike movement plays your choice of strike on the hour only with no chimes; or America the Beautiful or Westminster 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 chimes accordingly with full chime and strikes on the hour. The clock has an automatic nighttime chime shut-off option.
Designed and Assembled in the USA
Size: Height: 89.25" (227 cm); Width: 27" (69 cm); Depth: 16.50" (42 cm); Weight: 166 lbs (75 kg)