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Howard Miller Vanderbilt Mantel Clock

HMI142 Tambour Clocks Discontinued

$1,953.00Last catalog price, November 2009

Catalog description

Howard Miller Vanderbilt Mantel Clock, part number HMI142, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $1953.00, down from a high of $2675.00.

From a striking Limited Edition of only 2000 pieces the Howard Miller Vanderbilt Mantel Clock is a breathtaking combination of elegance and functionality constructed of 11 quality woods. A highly polished Windsor Cherry finish enhances crotch mahogany accents framed by a satin border and a decorative inlay of maple padauk avodire pear boxwood prima vera rosewood and pecan wood types. Two beveled glass windows offer a priceless look into the intricate workings of the solid polished brass movement coordinating perfectly with the inside bottom of the case and sturdy feet. A hinged back door provides convenient storage for the winding key while an ornate brass Roman numeral dial with a pierced cast and intricate base carvings complete the precious details. The triple-chime key-wound movement offers an automatic nighttime chime shut-off option.

The Howard Miller StoryIncomparable workmanship unsurpassed quality and a quest for perfection - these were the cornerstones of the company Howard C. Miller founded in 1926 at the age of 21. Even then Howard Miller understood the need to create products that would be steeped in quality and value.

Howard Miller was schooled in the fine art of clockmaking by his father Herman in the Black Forest region of Germany. Howard developed into a visionary whose keen sense of innovation spawned a tradition of excellence that has been uncompromised through three generations.

A highly respected brand Howard Miller maintains its popularity because of the company's commitment to quality. Every product manufactured at the company's sprawling facility in Zeeland Michigan undergoes stringent tests and exceeds industry standards to ensure a lifetime of enjoyment.

Catalog price history

ObservedListed priceChange
May 2007$1,725.50
November 2007$1,778.99+$53.49
March 2008$1,778.00−$0.99
April 2008$2,675.00+$897.00
June 2008$1,872.50−$802.50
March 2009$1,921.50+$49.00
November 2009$1,953.00+$31.50

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