Category: Howard Miller Clocks

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The Howard Miller Clock Company, as it had been formally organized for many years, has evolved from its origins. Some are aware that Howard Miller was the son of Herman Miller of Herman Miller Furniture fame, and Howard Miller started his career making clocks as part of a new Clock Division at Herman Miller. Eventually, Howard Miller moved just across the street in Zeeland Michigan, and started his own company, Howard Miller Clocks, to focus on the clock market specifically, to which he was most dedicated and enthusiastic.

Almost 100 years later, both Herman Miller and Howard Miller live and thrive as companies still within the general framework of their founders. One fact worth noting is that Howard Miller Clocks still does much of its own manufacturing in the USA, allowing most of its

grandfather clocks

to sport the Made in USA logo. Seems especially worthy of not given this post is being written during the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Howard Miller Clocks

is probably best known for its historical domination of the high-end grandfather clock market. The cache with the Howard Miller clock name is undoubted, and many people gravitate to Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks because of the reputation and well-known and respected name, in addition to making the largest selection of high-end grandfather clocks and grandmother clocks in the market today. This is true whether you are looking at mechanical chiming grandfather clocks with Westminster Chimes or Triple Chimes, or a grandfather clock or grandmother clocks with special features such as automatic nighttime shutoff, illuminated dials, rotating moon phase dials, or lit cabinets. Tubular Chime grandfather clocks is one area where one of its competitors is gaining ground, with Hermle Clocks offering a nice selection of Tubular Chime Grandfather Clocks. Both Howard Miller Clocks and Hermle Clocks offer German Mechanical movements, with Howard Miller having Kieninger Grandfather Cl0ck movements and Hermle Grandfather Clocks having movements made by Hermle itself in its main German headquarters and manufacturing location. Kieninger, though owned by Howard Miller Clocks, is also a German company, and by itself offers a magnificent collection of

German-made grandfather clocks. Interestingly, during this period in recent years, Hermle Clocks has also started to make some of its best high-quality Grandfather Clocks here in the USA, in its Amherst Virginia USA headquarters, warehouse and manufacturing location.

The Howard Miller Clocks story has evolved, and in quite interesting ways. In addition to grandfather clocks, wall clocks, and mantel clocks, the company makes Television Consoles, Furniture and upholstery for the Home and institutional marketplace, Wine and Bar Furnishing. Clock Urns, Mirrors, and Home Storage units, just to name the main ones.

Interestingly, and most likely on purpose, Howard Miller and Herman Miller today still do not overlap in any meaningful way in their offerings.

Howard Miller seems to be transforming itself into a Lifestyle Brand. The new Howard Miller Logo with the words Enhancing Life at Home™, shows the transformation the grandfather clock wall clock, and mantel clock industry giant is successfully making.

Howard Miller Clocks is Evolving into a Lifestyle Brand

February 10, 2014 · © 2014 ClocksBlog.com and 1-800-4CLOCKS
Howard Miller Wall Mantel Clock Guide

HOWARD MILLER WALL CLOCKS

AND

HOWARD MILLER MANTEL CLOCKS

INSTRUCTION GUIDE

HOWARD MILLER CLOCKS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FOR MECHANICAL KEYWOUND WALL CLOCKS AND MANTLE CLOCKS

TIME ADJUSTMENT

FIGURE 1

FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO SET UP WALL AND MANTEL CLOCKS.

SETTING UP YOUR CLOCK

Located in the shipping carton with the clock will be a key to wind the clock. If provided on your model, the shipping carton may also include a pendulum and finial that are separately packed. Please keep all of the original packaging material.

WARNING:

KEEP PLASTIC BAGS AND SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Access to the clock movement and chimes is made through the back of the clock. Howard Miller uses a combination of rubber bands, foam, Styrofoam, metal, and cardboard to secure the movement and chimes during shipping.

Cut rubber bands with scissors and discard.

PULL TO REMOVE

Mechanical Movement Mechanism Parts – Figure 2

DO NOT PULL ON THE RUBBER BANDS TO BREAK.

Remove foam, Styrofoam, and cardboard from around the movement and chimes. When possible, pull in the direction shown to remove. (See figure 1 & 2)

For clocks with a pendulum, cut the rubber band or remove the metal spring clip from the back side of the movement by first pulling one end free. (See figure 2).

Open the front door and remove the white plastic insert holding the minute hand at the 3:00 location (this insert is not used on all models).

Follow the remaining instructions as they apply to your clock.

FOR CLOCKS THAT HAVE A PENDULUM –

Follow these instructions for hanging pendulum.

NOTE:

To perform the following steps, Howard Miller suggests wearing cotton gloves or using a soft cloth when handling parts.

Some pendulums have a colored protective plastic film covering the pendulum disk. Carefully remove this film before hanging the pendulum.

To hang the pendulum, locate the pendulum guide through the front door or back access panel. While holding the pendulum guide with one hand, slip the pendulum through the front door with your other hand. Place the pendulum hook over the pin or through the slot on the end of the pendulum guide, and lower the pendulum until it is hanging securely on the pendulum guide. (See figure 2).

Weight Driven Pendulum Wall Clocks – Figure 3

FOR CLOCKS THAT HAVE HANGING WEIGHTS

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Follow these instructions for hanging weights.

Do not remove the Styrofoam blocks until after your clock has been operating for at least eight (8) hours.

Check the weights to ensure that they are tightly assembled. Check to make sure that the cable is in the cable pulley. Hang the weights on the pulley. (See figure 3).

FIGURE 3

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WW DOT HOWARD MILLER DOT COM TO

SEE OUR ONLINE VIDEO MANUALS

FOR ALL CLOCKS – SETTING TIME

(moving the hands)

To set the time, move ONLY THE MINUTE HAND counterclockwise (backwards) until the hour and minute hand are at the correct time. (See figure 4).

DO NOT MOVE THE HOUR HAND WHEN SETTING THE TIME.

The hour hand will move automatically when the minute hand is moved. By moving the minute hand counterclockwise it is not necessary to wait for the clock to chime as the minute hand passes each quarter hour.

Moving Clock Minute Hand – Figure 4

FIGURE 4

The movement has a self correcting feature which synchronizes the chimes with the time. If after setting the clock on time, it does not chime properly, permit it to operate 12 hours to correct itself.

FOR ALL CLOCKS – STARTING CLOCK

Clocks without a pendulum will start automatically if the clock is wound.

To start clocks with a pendulum, reach through the front door of the clock and place your hand on the side of the pendulum disk. Move the pendulum to the far left of center and release. Let the clock operate a few minutes until the pendulum settles into an even swinging motion. (See figure 5). If your clock gains or looses time after 24 hours, see General Information Section to regulate the time keeping of your clock.

GENERAL INFORMATION

PRODUCT INFORMATION LABEL

Clock Maintenance and Set-up Information – Figure 5

FIGURE 5

The product information label identifies the clock model number and serial number. The clock model number and serial number are essential for obtaining parts or service. The product information label is located either on the back or bottom of the clock. Refer to this label when contacting your dealer or Howard Miller. For easy reference in the future, take a moment to record these numbers in the space provided on page 5 of these instructions. Attach your sales receipt to this manual for future reference.

WINDING YOUR CLOCK

Insert the winding key into the holes located in the dial face. (See figure 6). Depending upon the model of your clock, there can be 1, 2, or 3 winding key holes. Turn the key clockwise until the spring becomes tight and will not turn further. For clocks with hanging weights, raise the weights using the crank. DO NOT lift the weights by hand while cranking. Wind your clock once a week.

REGULATING TIME KEEPING

Day One

1. Select a time of day that will allow you to check your clock at the same time for at least six days.

2. Record time selected ______

3. Check correct time.

4. Re-set the minute hand to the exact, correct time.

Day Two, Three, Four, Five, Six (If Necessary)

1. Check correct time.

2. Compare time shown on your clock with correct time. Is your clock fast or slow?

SEE KEY AND IN THIS ILLUSTRATION JUST BELOW 3 WINDING HOLES

Adjusting Mechanical Clocks with and without Pendulums – Figure 6

3. Adjust as detailed under “Clocks with Pendulum”or “Clocks without Pendulum”.

4. Check correct time.

5. Re-set the minute hand to exact, correct time.

Clocks with Pendulum

Changing the speed of time keeping is accomplished by moving the pendulum disk up or down. The pendulum disk is moved up or down by turning the adjustment nut. To slow the clock down, move the pendulum disk down by turning the adjustment nut to the left. To speed the clock up, move the pendulum disk up by turning the adjustment nut to the right. (See figure 7). Turn the adjustment nut one complete revolution for each half minute fast or slow per day. (24 hours).

Clocks without Pendulum

Changing the speed of time keeping is accomplished by moving the time adjustment lever. (See figure 1). To slow the clock, move the lever down towards the “-” (minus). To speed the clock up, move the lever up towards the “+” (plus).

CHIME SELECTION

Selecting the chime melody is accomplished by moving a lever on or next to the clock dial. Some models play only the Westminster chime, while others give you a selection of three melodies.

Adjusting Speed on Pendulum Clocks – Figure 7

If the dial states “WESTM-SILENT” (Westminster-Silent) or “STRIKE-SILENT”, your clock has only the Westminster chime. If your clock has a triple chime movement, the chime lever identifies the melody choices.

Never change the selection while the clock is chiming or positioned near the release points. See figure 8 for when it is safe to move the chime selection lever without damaging the movement.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your clock requires little care and maintenance. Listed below are steps you can take to maintain the exceptional quality of your Howard Miller clock.

• Wind your clock every seven days.

• Wax and polish your clock cabinet as frequently as you do your other furniture. Use a non-silicone liquid or paste wax.

• When cleaning glass, use a non-ammonia glass cleaner. Never spray the cleaner directly on the clock.

Chime Selection Lever – Safe and Unsafe Times, Figure 8

• For clocks with hanging weights, check the weights occasionally to ensure that they are still tightly assembled.

• Avoid exposing the clock to direct sunlight or high intensity lighting which may fade the finish. Protect from extreme temperatures and humidity changes which may cause the wood to split or crack.

• It is recommended that your clock movement be oiled every two years from the date of purchase and thoroughly cleaned every five to ten years depending on climatic conditions. Extremely dry, humid or salty air, heat or cold may necessitate more frequent servicing. Howard Miller does not recommend that you service the clock movement yourself. Contact an authorized Howard Miller Service Center.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Ensure that all instructions provided with your Howard Miller product have been carefully followed. These instructions will provide detailed information to answer most questions. Contact the Howard Miller web site [www dot howardmiller dot com] for a list of frequently asked questions that may conveniently resolve your problem or answer your questions.

CLOCK DOES NOT CHIME AT PROPER TIME

If the clock chimes more than one minute before or after the proper time, the minute hand should be removed and adjusted.

CAUTION: When performing this operation be careful not to scratch the hand nut, hand or dial.

1. When the clock starts to chime, stop the pendulum and record the time.

2. Using pliers, carefully remove the small nut that holds the minute hand in place by turning the nut counterclockwise while at the same time hold the minute hand with your fingers near the small nut.

3. Remove the hand from the hand shaft by grasping it with your fingers at the point where it attaches to the shaft. Pull the hand straight off. This hand is not screwed on and should come off easily. The minute hand has a small raised area on the back side directly around the shaft hole, this is the hand bushing. Using pliers, grip the bushing firmly by its sides so that it cannot slip in the pliers. With your other hand, turn the clock hand forward or backward the distance necessary to chime at the correct time. (See figure 9).

Clock Chime Adjustment – Figure 9

BACK SIDE OF MINUTE HAND

<-BUSHING

FIGURE 9

4. Re-attach the hand to the shaft and turn the hand nut finger tight. Make sure the hand points to the correct location that you recorded in Step 1 plus any corrections you made in step 3.

If the hand does not point to the correct mark, repeat steps 2 and 3.

5. Snug up the hand nut with the pliers. Do not over tighten.

6. Start pendulum.

7. Re-set the time by moving

ONLY THE MINUTE HAND

backwards as described in the set-up operation.

EXAMPLE:

Clock chimes at 1:10 but should chime at 1:15.

Step 1: When clock chimes at 1:10 stop the pendulum and record the time of 1:10. Step 2: Carefully remove the small nut. Step 3: Remove the minute hand. Grip the bushing by its sides and turn the hand forward 5 minutes. Step 4: Reattach the hand so it points to 1:15. Attach the hand nut finger tight. Step:5 Snug up the hand nut. Step 6: Start pendulum. Step 7: Reset clock to current time.

MOVE CHIME SELECTION LEVER ONLY WHEN MINUTE HAND IS IN SAFE TIME AREA

Move Chime Selection Lever ONLY When MINUTE HAND is in a Safe Time Area – Figure 8 AGAIN

CLOCK DOES NOT STRIKE THE CORRECT HOUR

Clock Not Striking Correct Hour – Figure 10

If after several hours of operation your clock does not strike the correct hour, grasp the

HOUR HAND ONLY

and move it forward or backward to line up with the correct hour on the dial indicated by the number of times the hour strikes. Rotating this hand independently will not damage the clock.

If the minute hand needs to be reset (to correct time), move the minute hand counterclockwise (backwards) as described in the “FOR ALL CLOCKS-SETTING TIME” section of these instructions.

CLOCK WILL NOT CHIME OR STRIKE

1. Make sure that the selection lever is not in the “silent” position or halfway between two chime melody positions?

2. Make sure that all the packing material is removed from the movement area.

3. Make sure that the clock is wound.

4. Check hammer adjustment and correct chime tone as necessary.

5. Lift all hammers approximately one inch and then let them return to their resting position.

CHIMES HAVE THE INCORRECT TONE

DO NOT ADJUST CHIME HAMMERS, unless the chime tone is incorrect. Chime tone may be affected by the hammers resting on the chime rods or striking the rods off center. Although the hammers were set at the factory, it is possible for them to get out of adjustment. For most clocks, it will not be necessary to adjust chime hammers. There are different types of chimes (rods, coils and bells).

Chime hammer arms are made of brass and can be safely bent. If necessary, adjust hammers so that they do not interfere with each other while moving or striking the chime rods, chime coil or chime bell. This is accomplished by bending the hammer arms slightly in the middle so that each hammer rests approximately 1/8″ from each rod or 1/8″ from the coil or bell. (See figure 10).

DO NOT

bend the chime rods or chime coil. Chime volume cannot be adjusted.

CLOCK WILL NOT RUN

Although it is not recommended that you repair your own clock, you should check these items before contacting Howard Miller, your dealer, or an Authorized Service Center. Do not attempt any adjustment you do not feel confident in making.

1. Has all the packing material been removed from the movement area?

2. Did you wind the clock?

3. Is the clock level?

4. Do the hands operate without interference? Do not let the hour hand hit the second hand. If the second hand is rubbing the dial, pull it out slightly. If the hour hand is rubbing against the back of the minute hand, the hour hand should be pushed closer to the dial (put your thumb nails on the center portion of the hour hand and push).

5. Make sure the pendulum is hanging correctly in the pendulum guide.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty is our promise and commitment that our products have been manufactured using the finest materials and have been thoroughly inspected prior to being shipped from our facilities.

Products are warranted to the original consumer or recipient to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, conditions and service from the date of purchase for a period of

1 Year.

This warranty does not include: damage to product or components resulting from abuse, accident, alteration, or climatic/environmental conditions; damage resulting from normal wear and tear, misuse, or unauthorized repair; natural variations in wood grain or changes in surface finishes due to aging or exposure to light. The company’s obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repairing the product or component, or at its option, replacing it with a new product or component.

A copy of the sales receipt or other comparable proof of original purchase is required to obtain warranty service. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE IN EFFECT ONLY FOR THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE AND THEREAFTER, THERE SHALL BE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, (INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE), ON THIS PRODUCT.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Before pursuing service, ensure that all instructions provided with your Howard Miller clock have been carefully followed. These instructions will provide detailed information to answer most questions. Contact the Howard Miller web site (www dot howardmiller dot com) for a list of frequently asked questions that may conveniently resolve your problem or answer your question. Most problems can be quickly resolved without returning the clock for service. Before calling, please have these instructions and the following information available:

Model Number:_ Serial Number:_ Date of Purchase:_ Where Purchased:_

The model and serial number can be found on the Product Information Label (see General Information). (A copy of the original bill of sale or proof of purchase or receipt date.)

Brief Description of Problem:_

PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN REPAIR SERVICE

• In the unlikely event that your clock appears to be malfunctioning or require repair, IN NORTH AMERICA please call one of our Repair Technicians at (616) 772-9131. OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA please call your distributor or agent.

• Have a copy of the original bill of sale or other proof of purchase or receipt date available.

• Have the Howard Miller model number and serial number and a complete description of the problem available.

• Return Authorization is required for all returns to Howard Miller. If you have been given authorization to return the clock to Howard Miller, you will be given a Return Authorization number (RGA#). Returns without prior authorization may be subject to additional charges and delays.

If a return is necessary, please package clock in the ORIGINAL packaging. Failure to properly pack the clock may cause damage that is not covered under warranty. You should obtain insurance for the return shipment. If ORIGINAL packaging is not available, you may find it convenient to take the clock to a professional packaging and shipping company (consumer expense). Otherwise, please follow the instructions below.

1.

Package the clock into a stiff corrugated carton. This carton needs to be larger than the clock and should have at least 4″ (inches) of space between the clock and each carton wall, to allow for adequate cushion material.

Return Authorization #

Your Address here

Howard Miller Company Attn: Customer Repair 860 East Main Ave. Zeeland, Mich 49464-1300 U.S.A.

2.

Position the clock into the carton.

• Wrap the item in a plastic bag.

Damaged Glass Note: Remove all broken glass before packing the clock for return.

Failure to do so may further damage the clock and would not be covered under warranty.

• Cover the bottom 4″ (inches) of the carton with cushioning material. Cushioning material may include foamed peanuts, tightly packed newspaper or other similar material.

• Place the clock in the center of the carton on top of the cushioning material.

• Enclose the following inside the carton with the clock: the reason for returning the product, the RGA#, and a copy of the original bill of sale or proof of purchase.

• Fill the remaining space around the clock, and use enough additional cushioning material so that the clock cannot move or shift in transit.

3.

Seal the carton securely with packaging tape. DO NOT use masking or tape intended for gift wrapping.

4.

Clearly mark the outside of the carton with the complete Howard Miller Company “ship to” address. Include your complete address. Please include the Return Authorization number (RGA#), above your name, on the address label.

5. Damage caused by poor packaging or freight handling is not covered under warranty.

NON-WARRANTY REPAIR SERVICE

Charges will result for repair services if a bill of sale or other proof of purchase date is not provided, if instructions were not followed, if the clock is beyond the Limited Warranty period or is otherwise outside the scope of the Limited Warranty.

MINOR ADJUSTMENTS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY

Repair service and/or parts to correct the following minor adjustments are at the consumer’s expense:

1. “

Set-Up

“. Set-Up instructions have been provided with your Howard Miller product.

2.

Mechanical Movement Oiling and Cleaning.

The movement in your clock is a mechanical mechanism and, therefore, requires periodic oiling and cleaning depending on climatic and environmental conditions. Under normal conditions a movement requires oiling with high quality clock oil approximately every two years from the date of purchase. Please contact a qualified clock repair person or authorized Howard Miller Service Center for this service.

3.

Replacement of Suspension Spring. Please return broken suspension spring to Howard Miller for proper identification. Replacement suspension springs are available from Howard Miller.

4.

Pendulum, Timing, and Chime/Strike Hammer Adjustments. Instructions for these adjustments have been provided in this publication.

FREIGHT DAMAGE

By accepting our product for shipment, the carrier acknowledges that the product is in First Class condition. By signing (or someone else signing on your behalf) to accept the shipment, you acknowledge that the product has been received in the same First Class condition as shipped. If the carton is crushed or otherwise damaged, instruct the driver to note the damage on the freight bill and file a claim immediately with the carrier. For your protection, we suggest that you inspect all merchandise at the time of delivery, before signing the Bill-of-Lading. When you or your representative signs without noting any damage, shortages or exceptions, you accept and own the merchandise, as delivered.

CONCEALED FREIGHT DAMAGE

Should damage be discovered after delivery, you (the consignee) are responsible for filing a written Concealed Damage Claim with the carrier, requesting the carrier to make an inspection and create a damage report. This must be done no later than

14 days

after the delivery date. Filing this claim is your responsibility, however, we will help you with the process and act as your advocate in reaching a satisfactory resolution with the carrier.

HOWARD MILLER CLOCKS COMPANY, SPECIALIZING IN HOWARD MILLER GRANDFATHER CLOCKS, HOWARD MILLER FLOOR CLOCKS AND GRANDMOTHER CLOCKS, WALL CLOCKS AND MANTLE CLOCKS, and much more.

860 East Main Avenue Zeeland, Michigan 49464-1300 www dot howard miller dot com

© Copyright Howard Miller Clocks – Mechanical Chiming Wall Clocks and Mantel Clocks

January 26, 2014 · © 2014 ClocksBlog.com and 1-800-4CLOCKS
Howard Miller Chiming Grandfather Clocks

Would you like Schubert’s Ave Maria Chimes with that

Howard Miller Grandfather Clock? Or perhaps you are more of a fan of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy grandfather clocks chime. What about the most popular Westminster Chime in the mechanical movement of your

chiming Howard Miller Grandfather Clock? What if you could get a triple-chime grandfather clock that came with all three of these grandfather clock chimes?

Typically, historically, grandfather clocks that had chimes would almost always have the

Westminster Chimes. If other additional chimes were available in mechanical chiming grandfather clocks, most all of the time these grandfather clock chimes would be the Whittington Chime and the Saint Michael Chime.

In more recent years, both Kieninger Clocks and Hermle Clocks, the two remaining movement makers who make high-end mechanical grandfather clock and grandmother clock movements in any quantity, started making movements which include the Westminster, Ave Maria, and Ode to Joy chime combination in single movements. So any buyer and owner or user/listener of a high-end grandfather clock with this mechanical movement can hear whichever chime the grandfather clock’s movement is set to whether it is the Beethoven Ode to Joy, Schubert Ave Maria, or the more traditional and classic Westminster Chime. All three chimes are built in, and there is a lever the owner or user could move to switch the clock from one chime to another.

Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks offer the biggest selection of clocks with this Westminster Ave Maria Ode to Joy chime combination, and Hermle grandfather clocks, Ridgeway Grandfather Clocks and Kieninger grandfather clocks also offer clocks with this feature. On rare occasions, we have even customized clocks with this special triple chime movement, which is still make by both the Hermle and Kieninger Clock companies. Grandfather clocks with both a traditional and contemporary look are available with these mechanical chimes. Some offer illuminated dials on the grandfather clocks and in the cases as well. Some of the Tubular Chime Grandfather Clocks offer this special Westminster, Ode to Joy, and Ave Maria chime combination as well.

To whet your appetite, here are by far the 2 most popular triple chime Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks with the Westminster, Ave Maria, and Ode to Joy mechanical Clock Chimes built in. They are the Howard Miller Clayton Grandfather Clock, in Oak, and the Howard Miller Stewart grandfather Clock, in Cherry.

Howard Miller Stewart Grandfather Clock

model 610-948 610948

List: $4,825.00

SALE: $3,377.50

Howard Miller Clayton Grandfather Clock

model 610-950 610950

List: $4,825.00

SALE: $3,377.50

October 25, 2013 · © 2013 ClocksBlog.com and 1-800-4CLOCKS
Howard Miller Atomic Clocks

Clocks Blog is proud to highlight the widely used but not well known term

clockes, whether we are talking about grandfather clockes and wall clockes and mantel clockes and atomic clockes. Even antique clockes including antique grandfather clockes, antique wall clockes and antique mantel clockes. Talking about the same clocks, but shown with an alternate spelling.

While we deal in antique clockes of all varieties, including antique grandfather clocks, grandmother clockes, atomic clocks, wall clocks, regulators, neon clockes, novelty clockes, astrolabiums, congreve clocks, telluriums, new grandfather clockes by Howard Miller Clock Companymand those Ridgeway Grandfather Clockes and Kieninger Clocks and Americana Grandfather Clockes, not to mention the Hermle Grandfather Clockes collection.

We are known as both America’s Top Clock Shop™ and America’s Top Grandfather Clocks Shop™ . Perhaps we should also trademark Americas Top Clocke Shop™ and Americas Top Grandfather Clockes Shop™. Better sooner rather than later! We have seen this alternate spelling for clockes, or clocks, the world over, and yet even we are not sure where it originated. Anyone who has any knowledge on this clock fact and would care to share would make us and our clocks blog readers very appreciative. Our best sense, as the author of this post is quite familiar with the clock world, especially in both North America and Britain and the United Kingdom, our best is that it is a spelling used in a non-English language. Does not make it any less interesting for someone who is intrigued by new and antique clockes and clocks of all types.

Of course we realize there are mechanical clocke movements or movements for wall clockes and mechanical and quartz clockes movements. The most common grandfather clocke chime by far being the Westminster Grandfather Clock, and with the movements today being made in any real quantity originating from Germle, and either Kieninger or Hermle.

I suppose 1-800-4CLOCKS is fortunate in that it represents just the right number of characters so that we can be reached at 1-800-4CLOCKS, or 1-800-425-6257. Using the clockes terminology, we would not have been able to use that same marketing tie and and customer service and support that so many of our clockes customers have come to cherish over the years. Having the greatest selection of high-end heirloom quality grandfather clocks, with the best savings, the greatest value, with grandfather clocks on sale every day, and discount grandfather clocks and wall clocks and atomic and mantle clocks, along with lowest prices and the best customer service, it is no wonder why we have such a high percentage of repeat customers and referrals year after year after year.

Clockes History – Look and Learn. Clockes is plural of Clocke.

March 3, 2013 · © 2013 ClocksBlog.com and 1-800-4CLOCKS
Howard Miller Curio Cabinets and Grandfather Clocks

When furniture shopping and clock shopping, many buyers find the best of both worlds when they either come upon Curio Grandfather Clocks made by Hermle Clocks or Howard Miller Clocks, or when they happen on the great selection of curio cabinets, with Howard Miller Curios and Curio Cabinets offers the widest range of choices at great savings.

Some of the most interesting and space-saving Curio cabinets, some of which are still offered today, include Corner Curio Cabinets and Grandfather Clocks with curio cabinets made especially to fit snugly into a corner. While a great selection of corner curio cabinets made by companies such as Howard Miller still are offered today, it is difficult to find corner curio

grandfather clock, as these clocks are seldom made today.

One decor and interior decorating dynamic brought out in the above discussion is that grandfather clocks and grandmother clocks, whether they have a curio component or not, and by themselves thought of my most home decorators and interior designers as fine furniture pieces of heirloom quality. Indeed, one question we ate 1-800-4CLOCKS frequently get is what is the reason behind the cost difference between two grandfather clocks of the same brand, seemingly with the same movement, and yet they are thousands of dollars apart in price. In the cases where everything else is the same, the answer generally is in the extra or additional wood and its quality, the workmanship that can go into the carving, or the special and variety of woods, carvings, inlays and other materials that can make some clocks look especially appealing to the eye.

Many other furniture and clock companies make many different styles of curio cabinets, and grandfather clock curious, perhaps better termed curio grandfather clocks, and we believe some of the most fascinating to look at.

Aside from Howard Miller Clocks, Ridgeway Clocks also makes a small but excellent collection of curio grandfather clocks. Additionally, Bulova Clocks, Museum Clocks, and Sligh Clocks made grandfather clocks with curio shelved built into each of certain models of grandfather clocks and grandmother clocks. They remain popular today, for new sales, as new old stock (nos), and in the aftermarket for grandfather clock sales.

Here below are pictures and links to some of our favorite grandfather clock curios which are currently available:

Howard Miller Majestic II Grandfather Clock

Shown here in Cherry, and also available in Oak Wood

List: $5,561.00

SALE: $3,892.70

Ridgeway Decorah Curio Grandfather Clock

List: $3,990.00

SALE: $2,793.00

Furniture cabinets that are more strictly fine furniture come in many shapes and sizes. The Howard Miller Curio Cabinet collection including Howard Miller’s well known Furniture Trend Designs, as well corner designed display Curio Cabinets, as well as 8 shelf curio cabinets, as well as what Howard Miller Clocks calls certain display curio cabinets as Traditional Curio Cabinets wall, the Stylewise Curio Cabinet selection, and the Visual Display Curio Cabinets to display many of your favorite keepsakes and collectibles. So our recommendations for purchasing a curio cabinet are similar thematically to purchasing a grandfather clock or grandmother clock. Aside from excellent value for money spent, if one is looking for a well-built long-lasting heirloom quality display curio cabinet, by clicking on the View All Display Curio Cabinets link below, it will take you to the the entire selection of curio cabinets, not including the few with clocks – which we may soon add there as well.

View All Display Cabinets Curios

Any feedback on curios of any kind, and we would be delighted to hear from you.

February 26, 2013 · © 2013 ClocksBlog.com and 1-800-4CLOCKS
HOWARD MILLER CLOCKS DEALER

As America’s Top

Grandfather Clocks

Shop, we are proud to be an Authorized

Howard Miller Clocks Dealer

among many other brands, including Hermle Clocks, Americana Grandfather Clocks, Ridgeway Clocks, Kieninger Clocks and more.

Howard Miller Clocks is an unusual company in that it offers the largest variety of high-end grandfather clocks, grandmother clocks, wall clocks, mantel clocks, corporate gift and promotional clocks as well. Howard Miller has a wonderful selection of contemporary grandfather clocks, as well as traditional grandmother clocks and grandfather clocks as well.

Everyone likes a grandfather clocks discount and to see grandfather clocks on sale, but there can be a huge cost in buying from a grandfather clock shop that is not an Authorized Dealer. It is not unlikely that a grandfather clock shopper could lose all of his or her money. There is no accountability, and the grandfather clock may never ship. If it does ship, there is no guarantee that it is a genuine Howard Miller Grandfather Clock and not a fake

luxury goods counterfeit

or knock-off. It could also be a second, meaning not of first quality or perhaps stood as a grandfather clock floor model for many years somewhere.

If the clock arrives damaged, there may be no one with whom to file an insurance claim. Unfortunately, grandfather clock damage in shipping can occur, but is minimized when the floor clock is packed correctly by knowledgeable experts. If the grandfather clock movement is broken or worn or of inferior quality, one may have purchased even more than a money pit, but possibly a complete waste of money. Grandfather clocks movements, especially German-made, like those in all mechanical Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks, can be expensive to replace. Additionally, depending upon whether the grandfather clock is single chime like Westminster, or a triple chime grandfather clock, which may also include Ave Maria and Ode to Joy, can be especially costly to replace or repair.

A word to the wise shopper would be to always purchase from a known Authorized Dealer not only for grandfather clocks, but also for high end wall clocks and mantel clocks as well. Such an heirloom investment can be expensive by any reasonable standard, and at a minimum, aside from the other ways the purchase of a grandfather clock being an enhanced shopping experience which we at 1-800-4CLOCKS.com always strive to offer, knowing that you are getting the actual product you ordered, and that it will in fact be backed by both the Manufacturer’s Warranty as well as the grandfather clock retailer having your back, should be a minimum standard for any high-end clocks purchase.

Always buy grandfather clocks, wall clocks, and mantel clocks from a Howard Miller Authorized Clocks Dealer.

An heirloom quality investment is worth it.

January 31, 2013 · © 2013 ClocksBlog.com and 1-800-4CLOCKS
Howard Miller Clock Setup Manuals

We at 1-800-4CLOCKS.com are pleased to bring you the Howard Miller Clocks Manuals and Product Guides which you can download yourself from this posting, for use especially with Grandfather Clocks and Grandmother Clocks. Each Howard Miller Clock Setup Manual is presented in PDF searchable mode, so that you can search each clock manual, whether it is the Howard Miller Grandfather Clock Setup Manual or one of the

Howard Miller Wall Clocks

manuals, or a Howard Miller Mantle Clock Setup Manual. We are also providing the Summary Manuals, as well as the Longer versions which can frequently be much more informative and useful.

Grandfather Clocks Instruction Manuals – English, Chinese, Russian, and Quartz Grandfather Clock models

Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks Instruction Manual

<- click to download and view

Chinese Language_Howard Miller Grandfather Clock Instruction Manual

<- click to download and view

Russian Language_Howard Miller Grandfather Clock Instruction Manual

<- click to download and view

GRANDFATHER CLOCK INSTRUCTION MANUAL-QUARTZ TRIPLE CHIME HARMONIC MOVEMENT r

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Grandfather Clock Instruction Manual for Quartz Dual Chime Movements

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Grandfather Clock Instruction Manual for QUARTZ DUAL CHIME MOVEMENT

with Attached Pendulum <- click to download and view

GRANDFATHER CLOCK INSTRUCTION MANUAL-QUARTZ DUAL CHIME MOVEMENT with INDEPENDENT PENDULUM

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Grandfather Clock Quick Setup Guide – in ENGLISH

Grandfather Clock Quick Setup Guide – in SPANISH ESPANOL

Initially we had intended this post to include the instruction manuals for not only Howard Miller Floor Clocks and Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks, but also Howard Miller Wall Clocks and Howard Miller Mantel Clocks or Mantle Clocks. Yet there is such an abundance of Instruction Manuals and Guides for Grandfather Clocks by Howard Miller Clocks, that we will do a separate post for Wall Clocks by Howard Miller Instruction Manuals and Instruction and Product Manuals for Mantel Clocks by Howard Miller.

Please keep checking back at Clocks Blog, your single source of information for all things clocks related.

January 10, 2013 · © 2013 ClocksBlog.com and 1-800-4CLOCKS
Howard Miller Factory Direct

Howard Miller grandfather clocks factory direct

are a great way to purchase these high-end Floor Clocks. If the Grandfather Clock only has to ship once, as is the case with

factory direct

shipments, this minimizes the potential that grandfather clocks might get damaged in shipping and handling, and you know that not only is it the genuine article of a Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, but that also it has not been sitting in some Grandfather Clocks Store or Grandfather Clock showroom or floor clock warehouse for several years. The risk of damage to a grandfather clock is shipping rises almost exponentially each time the grandfather clock is shipped. Repacking of a floor model grandfather clock increases the odds of shipping damage even more. We have a wonderful grandfather clock blog post piece on

Moving Grandfather Clocks, which can be found at this link, and is one of our most popular and visited web pages at 1-800-4CLOCKS.com. While we only warrant the advice for the amount you pay pay for it, which is nothing, we know it has been used many tens of thousand of times by families moving grandfather clocks, and we have never received even a single complaint or suggested addition or alteration – only thank yous..

Many grandfather clock shoppers and buyers are unaware that, as we understand it as a Howard Miller Authorized Dealer, if the grandfather clock was first made over 4 years ago, no matter when it was sold, the Howard Miller grandfather clock warranty will not apply unless specified otherwise by Howard Miller. A grandfather clock shop may choose to offer their own warranty, as we do sometimes, but that should not be confused with the clock maker or grandfather clock manufacturer’s guaranty or warranty of parts and labor.

Used grandfather clocks shoppers hoping for great grandfather clocks discounts need to be especially aware of this clock shopping fact. A clock may run and sound good and even keep time or appear to keep time, but unless it is well maintained, one may end up purchasing a problem that consumers hard-earned dollars rather than a beloved heirloom quality grandfather clock to be passed from generation to generation.

Whenever we have the opportunity for our grandfather clock customers, even if they are local to our shops, we always recommend and almost almost ship factory direct, when we can, to the customer’s home. This is true not only for Howard Miller grandfather clocks, but also Ridgeway Grandfather Clcoks, Hermle Grandfather Clocks and Kieninger Grandfather Clocks. Using the same general philosophy, but where the clock shipping and cost stakes are lower, we do the same thing and use the same philosophy for Howard Miller Wall Clocks and Howard Miller Mantel Clocks, as wel as Ridgeway Wall Clocks and Ridgeway Mantel Clocks, and the same for Mantle Clocks and wall clocks made by Hermle Clocks and Kieninger Clocks.

If you’ve heard the old if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Well we believe, if it ain’t broke, ship it so that it is least likely to break. Not as catchy, but it makes for happy gift and direct buyer experiences for shoppers of mantel clocks, wall clocks, grandfather clocks, grandmother clocks and more.

We aim to please our grandfather clocks customers, both for new and antique grandfather clocks in particular, to the best of our ability.

Factory Direct Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks Available at 1-800-4CLOCKS.com. Other High-End Major Grandfather Clock Brands As Well.

October 22, 2012 · © 2012 ClocksBlog.com and 1-800-4CLOCKS
Howard Miller Grandfather Clock Quick Set up Guide

Quick Set-up Guide A few minutes of set-up time delivers a lifetime of enjoyment.

1 Remove Contents

To be removed in this order:

A Top box containing Instruction Manual (most models)

B A long cardboard box containing the pendulum

C Your new Clock

D White Styrofoam Box containing Door Key (some models), Crank, and Weights

A

For more detailed instructions, please refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual.

Before you set up and operate your new clock, read and follow the safety and warning instructions in the enclosed Instruction Manual.

Level Your Clock

2

Leveler

Located on the bottom of the base near each corner are levelers that adjust up and down for maximum stability and proper alignment. Position your clock in the desired area of the room and ensure that your clock is stable and does not tip over.

Leveler

Remove Chime Rod Packaging

Unlock and open the front door of the clock. Locate the cardboard sleeve that holds the chime rods in place. To remove, gently pull straight down at points A and B.

3

Remove Movement Packaging

Side access panels may be held in place with a clip located on the inside of the clock. Turn the clip to release the side access panel.

To remove the side access panel, lift the panel up and push it in towards the inside of the clock and completely separate the panel from the clock frame. Tip the panel at a slight angle and pull it out through the side access frame opening.

Through the side access opening, gently remove the sponge foam pads from around the chime hammers.

4

Do Not Remove Styrofoam Blocks

5

Styrofoam Blocks

The white styrofoam blocks will drop and loosen during normal operation. After a period of 8 hours, the blocks will have loosened and may be easily removed. Removing the white styrofoam blocks while they are held tight by the cables and pulleys can cause the cables to overlap and bind the movement.???

Hang the Pendulum

Carefully unpack the pendulum. Hook the pendulum in the slot as shown.

6

Hang the Weights

7

Weight

Be sure the hook on top of each weight is tight by turning the hook clockwise. Hang each weight on the pulley in the proper position as shown. Facing the clock, each weight is marked on the bottom Left, Center, or Right.

Set the Moon Dial

(The astrological moon phase dial is featured on select models)

Rotate the moon dial until the moon is directly under the lunar day mark 15.

Determine the number of days past the last full moon. Rotate the moon dial clockwise one lunar day mark for every day past the full moon.

8

If the moon dial will not rotate, move the minute hand counterclockwise 3-1/2 hours then set the moon dial.

Lunar Day Mark 15

Moon Dial

Each Mark is one Lunar Day

Set the Time

10

9

Start the Clock

Pull the pendulum to the far left and release.

Move ONLY the minute hand counterclockwise until the correct time is set. Do NOT move the hour hand to set the time.

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Regulate the Time

If the clock runs too slow (loses time each day), turn the adjustment nut to the right.

If the clock runs too fast (gains time each day), turn the adjustment nut to the left.

Note: One complete turn equals approximately 1/2 minute per day.

Adjustment Nut

11

Too Fast

Too Slow

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December 9, 2011 · © 2011 ClocksBlog.com and 1-800-4CLOCKS
Howard Miller Andrea Mantel Clock

We received an especially thoughtful email from a clock shopping customer, centering around the question of the sound quality of specific and general chiming mantel clocks, and comparing quartz and mechanical mantle clocks.

Here is the question, and our answer follows. All personal information has been stripped to protect the privacy of our customers, as we do zealously.

THE Question:

Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2011 3:20 PM

To: sales@1-800-4clocks.com

Subject: Placing Orders the Andrea mantel clock

Does the Andrea mantel clock have authentic Westminster chime sound to it? It’s a nice clock and the price is amazing for such a nice clock. I am asking because I know that some clocks I have seen have looked nice but the chime sounded fake, or like a bad recording. I have no way of knowing what this one actually sounds like so this is the reason I wanted to explain what I am wanting to know. Thank you for any information you can give me.

Customer CBS

Sent from my iPad

OUR ANSWER:

Hi CBS –

Thanks for your email, and for contacting 1-800-4CLOCKS.

The Howard Miller Andrea Mantel Clock does have, as you are likely aware, a quartz-driven (or battery operated) Westminster chime in it.

Howard Miller Andrea Mantel Clock

<- [Links to clock on our website]

List: $

345.00

SALE: $241.50

As it sounds like you also are aware, quartz driven movements play the recorded chiming sound off of a sound card or chip, as opposed to a mechanical clock, where one is actually hearing the hammer(s) striking a chime rod(s). Having said that, there are many grades of sound quality in both mechanical and quartz driven clocks.

I believe the sound quality of the movement on this clock is excellent, but it will sound different from a mechanical chime. As quartz chiming movements go, this one is of excellent quality. The sound is slightly higher pitched and one might say “tinnier” than a mechanical clock – but it is at the high-end of these types of movements. And this clock overall is a great value.

Probably the best way to answer your question most vividly is to suggest you listen to the 3 chimes of the following grandfather clock. The reason this clock is a perfect example to get an excellent sense of the sound quality distinctions between mechanical and quartz-driven movements is that the Westminster Chime for this grandfather clock was recorded from a mechanical clock movement, and the Beethoven Ode to Joy and Schubert Ave Maria chimes were recorded from a mantel and wall clock with a quartz-driven movement nearly identical in quality to the Howard Miller Andrea Mantle Clock. If you listen to the 3 chimes on the clock below, you will best be able to hear for yourself the differences between Howard Miller mechanical and quartz chiming movements. When looking at the Howard Miller Clayton Grandfather Clock model 610-950, simply click on each of these 3 rows shown here below – when on that page of our website – to hear the differences between the mechanical Westminster Chime and the quartz-driven Ave Maria and Ode to Joy Chimes (all were recorded in our old Grand Central Station Store with respectively noted Howard Miller Clock movements):

Howard Miller Clayton Grandfather Clock

<- [Links to clock on our website AND to then listen to chimes noted above]

List: $

4,393.00

SALE: $3,075.10

And of course with quartz-driven clocks, whether mantel clocks or wall clocks, not only is there the cost advantage and no need to wind the clock, but also both the volume control and automatic nighttime shut-off option.

Perhaps I’ve gone just a little bit overboard in answering this question . Because its such a good question, I think I will post the question (no personal information of yours) and answer in our Blog).

Overall, just want to add that I think you would overall be very pleased, sound quality and all, if you should decide to order this Howard Miller mantle clock.

January 30, 2011 · © 2011 ClocksBlog.com and 1-800-4CLOCKS