Howard Miller was founded in 1926 and is still family-owned in its third generation, Howard Miller is the world’s leading clock company and a respected brand name in fine speciality furnishings such as curio cabinets, wine & bar furnishings, and custom storage cabinets, and SmartMoves® adjustable height desks. The Hampton mantel clock features a Windsor Casual finish on select hardwoods and veneers to complement your home decor. Place it above your fireplace in the living room for a decorative piece with beaded moulding accents on the front and sides. This beautiful clock has a sturdy wood frame to relieve stress in a busy household. This timepiece includes black traditional Roman numerals (IIII instead of IV) and hands to stand out over an aged dial. Easily tell time with a dual-chime German movement that plays Westminster or Ave Maria chime to strike each hour with an option to play on ¼, ½, and ¾ as well. Set the automatic nighttime chime shut-off and convenient volume control to have anywhere in your house.
I purchased this mantel clock to replace the Astoria Grand that I recently got here at Wayfair. The Astoria clock face is bright and has gold numbers making it hard to tell the time from just 10 feet away. This Howard Miller has a darker clock face with black Roman numerals and I can tell the time from the kitchen which is nearly 30 feet away. This clock is bigger and is also made of wood (thin) and it should because it's four times the price of the Astoria. Both clocks keep time accurately. Where the Howard Miller clock comes up weak is the chimes. They sound anemic compared to the Astoria. I decided to keep both clocks and placed the Astoria Grand in the sports bar room.. Albert. Monticello, KY. Tue Aug 25 2020
