Howard Miller Circa 630-212 Mantel Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
vintage
This Howard Miller mantel clock, model 630-212, is a key-wound mechanical timepiece incorporating a German Kieninger movement. The case is constructed with wood featuring a warm finish, complemented by fluted columns with gold-tone Corinthian capitals, decorative mounts, and sculpted feet.
It includes side ring handles for a traditional appearance. The circular dial features Roman numerals, ornate black hands, and a brass-tone hinged glass bezel. The clock is designed with a mechanical Westminster chime that plays on the quarter hour and includes an hour strike feature. A silent/chime selector is integrated into the dial. The dimensions are approximately 15¼ inches wide, 10¼ inches high, and 5¾ inches deep.
The clock is described as being in pristine vintage condition and in working order.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Mantel clock
- Maker
- Howard Miller
- Model
- 630-212
- Chimes
- Westminster
- Movement
- Kieninger
- Condition
- Pristine vintage
- Dimensions
- 15¼″ wide × 10¼″ high × 5¾″ deep
- Chime Control
- Silent/Chime selector
- Place recorded
- United States
- Maker / attribution
- Howard Miller
Design
- Condition
- The auction description reports that the clock is in pristine vintage condition and is in excellent working order. The seller notes that the dial maintains a warm, aged appearance that aligns with the exterior case finish. According to the information provided, the clock has been tested by the owner and currently runs and chimes as intended. As a pre-owned item, the clock is sold on an as-is basis.
- Case and Design
- The Howard Miller model 630-212 mantel clock features a wooden case with a warm-toned finish. The structural design incorporates pairs of fluted columns located on either side of the central dial. These columns are accented with gold-tone Corinthian-style capitals and base mounts. The clock rests upon decorative sculpted feet and includes functional side ring handles. Access to the dial is provided via a brass-tone hinged glass bezel. The overall dimensions are specified as 15¼ inches in width, 10¼ inches in height, and 5¾ inches in depth.
- Visible features
- • Hinged brass-tone glass bezel at the dial • Three winding arbors on the dial face • Silent/chime selector lever located on the dial • Fluted column decorative elements with capitals
- Movement and Dial
- The clock functions using a key-wound mechanical movement manufactured by Kieninger. This movement powers a Westminster chime sequence that sounds at quarter-hour intervals, accompanied by an hour strike. The dial includes three winding arbors and a manually operated silent/chime selector lever situated at the edge of the dial face. The dial features Roman numerals and ornate black hands set against an antique-style background. The entire assembly is framed by the brass-tone bezel, which allows for access to the dial surface.
Identification
- Reference
- 630-212
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Exact date of manufacture is not specified beyond 'vintage'
- Research required: Current operational status is based on owner testing reported by the seller