The 221 Baker Street Grandfather Clock is a warm tribute to the 221b Baker
Street, London home of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. The famous crime
stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle occupy a special place on the book
shelves of Holmes aficionados and each story is an intriguing insight into the
brilliant mind of the Victorian era detective.
This magnificent Grandfather
Clock is stylistically faithful to the Victorian period of English furniture
which witnessed an emergence of bold but elegant designs. The clock
reflects those early craft skills and is proudly made by
today's highly skilled American clock craftsmen and women right here in the United States. The elegant cabinet is a testament to American quality. Each individual case is
built from the finest Maple solids, White Ash Burl and superbly
hand crafted with an Antique Cherry finish. The 87" tall case fits
comfortably in an 8 foot ceiling or taller room and from the majestic
Bonnet crown to the beautiful base, his fine example of American craftsmanship is graced with many
fine features.
The 221 Baker Street Grandfather clock reflects the full beauty of the Victorian
era and is built in the finest American traditions. It will be a joy to own in your home.
Features:
The clock movement is manufactured by Franz Hermle & Sohn, a German company founded in 1922. Hermle is the International market leader and their mechanical clock works are sold in over 80 countries throughout the world. The quality of the Hermle movement is totally compatible with the overall quality of this fine clock.
The cable driven, triple chime movement plays 'Westminster' 'Whittington'
and 'St. Michaels' chimes and there is an automatic night silence feature. The moon dial
features a blue moon with etched through stars and the brass dial has a 24%
European Lead Crystal patterned disc center. The 270 mm bob of the pendulum
features a matching Lead Crystal center and the polished brass weight shells
have a beaded cap for 'Remembrance Shells.' The magnificent case is adorned with
turned finials, carved posts and capitals and burl insets on the majestic crown
and base enhance the overall beauty of the timepiece.
Each clock will be delivered to your home via a first class Platinum White Glove
service which respects the value of this fine time piece. The service includes
the unpacking and placement of the clock in the room and position of your
choice.
Specifications:
5684 221 Baker Street Grandfather Clock (87"H 27"W 14"D)
Product's Categories:
Cable
driven triple chime
