Friday, December 4, 2009

A Howard Miller Wall Clock - Heirloom Quality

A Howard Miller wall clock is a beautiful piece of furniture that you will be proud to own and to pass down as an heirloom. Each wall clock offers superior workmanship and unparallel quality. The Howard Miller Company was founded in 1926. The early years were focused on making chiming wall clocks and mantel clocks, but Howard Miller also manufactured trend-setting avant garde clocks that today are in many collectors’ galleries. The company offers hundreds of clocks that will complement any décor. They also offer other handcrafted products like collectors cabinets and alarm clocks. These prices range from five dollars to fifteen-thousand dollars but all are made with the same focus on quality and craftsmanship, no matter what the price.

A Howard Miller wall clock is produced in three styles: chiming, non-chiming and Ty Pennington design. Some clocks are very simple while others are very ornate. The company currently offers approximately fifty chiming wall clocks. The Alcott is an impressive wall clock that features a sculptured cover and enlarged dentil (a dentil is one of a series of closely spaced, rectangular blocks) molding. It has an off-white Roman numeral dial that features a solid brass bezel and decorative accents between each numeral. A polished and raised brass pendulum and polished chime rods add a distinctive touch. It also offers a chime silence option and is finished in cherry wood on select hardwoods and veneers. The Elaine Howard Miller wall clock features a decorative shell and decorative burl overlays. It has reeded columns, and an antique lyre and grid pendulum that counts the time. The Cortez is a contemporary wall clock with a brushed nickel finished bezel and grid pendulum. It also has an elegant curved glass front and features volume control and automatic nighttime chime shut-off option.

An Original Howard Miller III is a non-chiming Howard Miller wall clock and is authentic to the first timepieces that Howard Miller produced. It has fade-resistant inks and antique dials and is available with a seconds and dual hour movement. The Savannah Botanical VII is elegantly framed in antique brass bezel and has a decorative brass pendulum that swings below. The Oasis Wall is another non-chiming wall clock and it is very unusual and quite beautiful. It is made of natural slate and aged copper that serves as a backdrop for the tranquil, cascading water. Ornamental rocks are included and a light in the canopy softly illuminates the tower. This is a unique fountain clock and one that would fit great into a bedroom or family room.

A Howard Miller wall clock designed by Ty Pennington (from the television show Extreme Makeover-Home Edition) offers the same beautiful designs as any other clock produced by this company. The Castille is a gallery wall clock finished in black with an off-white dial. The Kristyn Wall has a brushed nickel bezel with raised bar style hour markers and a triple chime movement. The Astoria has metallic silver highlights for a very contemporary look and includes a white dial with two-tone silver and black Roman numerals.

As you can see from the small samplings of descriptions above, a Howard Miller wall clock is sure to suit your needs whether you are in the market for a simple, small wall clock or an ornate, large wall clock. Be sure to check around online before you make your decision as I have seen many dealers who offer free shipping and a warranty.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

All About A Howard Miller Wall Clock

It is not difficult to find a Howard Miller wall clock to complement any décor. They come in many different sizes and shapes and the workmanship is incomparable. These timepieces are a quality piece of furniture and will look good in any home or office. The company has been in business for more than seventy years and their quest for perfection is reflected in the products they create as well as in the people whose artistic talents they rely on to manufacture quality products.

A Howard Miller wall clock is made in three different types. There are at least fifty styles of chiming wall clocks. They come in a variety of different shapes and sizes and woods, including oak, mahogany and cherry. The Windsor is a beautiful example of their chiming clocks with its intricately carved overlays, its brushed brass finished dial and its quartz dual chime movement; framed with gold tone detailing on the front glass. You can open the front door for easy access to set the time. The Katherine includes deep moldings that create a traditional octagon shape. It has an off-white Arabic numeral dial with a polished brass finished pendulum. This style includes an automatic nighttime shut-off option.

There are approximately seventy Howard Miller wall clocks that are non-chiming. You have the Muskoka Boat Builders clock that details a seafaring vessel as described in ancient lore. This clock is beautifully produced with fade-resistant inks and has a quartz battery operated movement. Then there is the Aries, which would look great in a den or office. It has a brushed nickel finish which coordinates quite well with the interior styles of today. It has a white dial with black Arabic numerals and a black hour, minute and second hand. It has a quartz battery operated movement.

A Howard Miller wall clock that is designed by Ty Pennington is just as interesting and as beautiful as the company’s other wall clocks. Most of us will recognize Ty Pennington from Extreme Makeover-Home Edition fame. He takes his craft seriously and has produced many interesting and intricate pieces of furniture. Of those he has created for the Howard Miller Company, there is the Talmage whose background is aged and distressed to resemble weathered wood planking. The dial has Roman numerals and black hands with open cut diamond shaped tips. It would look beautiful in a rustic setting or in a den or office. The Joslin Wall has decorative carvings that frame the convex glass pendulum window in the front panel. The finish is done in Cherry on select hardwoods and veneers. It includes a volume control and automatic nighttime shut-off option. This Howard Miller wall clock would make a statement in any room in your home or office.

Bear in mind that in 1989, Howard Miller began creating collector’s cabinets and the craftsman use the same attention to detail and craftsmanship that they use in all their Howard Miller wall clocks. These cabinets are ideal for displaying all collectibles including heirlooms, plates and glassware.