611-031 The J. H. Miller II
- This elegant floor clock, designed
by Chris Bergelin 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 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 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.
- Cable-driven, tubular bell, triple
chime movement.
- Finished in Windsor Cherry on select
hardwoods and veneers.
- Locking door for added security.
- You will receive a free heirloom
plate, engraved with name and date, by returning the enclosed request
card to Howard Miller.
- Adjustable levelers under each corner
provide stability on uneven and carpeted floors.
- Automatic nighttime chime shut-off
option.
- H. 94-1/2" (240 cm)
- W. 31" (79 cm)
- D. 20-3/4" (53 cm)
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