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The Howard Miller J.H. Miller II, tubular polished brass pendulum grandfather clock 611-031 is limited edition.
This elegant floor clock finished in Windsor Cherry and designed by Chris Bergelin features sixteen different sorts of hardwoods and veneers.
The Majestic II 610-939 Curio Grandfather floor clock features an arched pediment which showcases book-matched, rare olive ash burl overlays on a Cherry case. A unique cast dial offers decorated corner spandrels and center disc with an astrological, blue moon phase. Finished in Windsor Cherry on select hardwoods and veneers.
Howard Miller 610-999 Reagan grandfather clock is part of Howard Miller’s Presidential Collection. An unusually detailed grandfather floor clock with book matched olive ash burl gracing the front and sides of the unusual swan neck pediment, and a carved urn finial and finial support add the finishing touch.
From the Black Forest to America’s Largest Clock Maker
Howard C. Miller started the company in 1926 after learning clockmaking from his father Herman, who had trained in Germany’s Black Forest — the same region that produced the cuckoo clock tradition. The early years focused on chiming wall and mantel clocks, with quality of movement and finish as the defining standard from the beginning. In the 1940s and 1950s, Howard Miller produced a range of modernist wall clocks designed by George Nelson Associates — pieces that became icons of mid-century American design and have since been reissued by other makers as collector items. The designs earned two international recognitions from the American Institute of Interior Designers and were named among Fortune Magazine’s top 100 industrial designs in the world. Several of those designs have since been reissued by other makers as collector items, which speaks to how well they hold up decades later.
Grandfather Clocks and the Kieninger Acquisition
Grandfather clocks came into focus in the 1960s when Howard Miller built a purpose-built factory and scaled up production with a clear market in mind. By the 1980s, the company had become the largest grandfather clock maker in the world — a position it held for decades. Their clocks were built on select hardwoods and quality veneers, with mechanical movements offering Westminster, Whittington, and St. Michael chime sequences. That triple-chime format, with its quarter-hour progression and full hour count, became the standard feature buyers expected from an American grandfather clock.
In 1993, Howard Miller acquired Kieninger — a German clockmaker based in Villingen-Schwenningen, known for producing some of the most precise mechanical clock movements in the industry. This gave the company direct access to European movement production, which it applied to its premium Presidential and Ambassador grandfather clock collections. Kieninger movements are still regarded as among the best mechanical movements available, and existing clocks fitted with them remain fully serviceable today. The Ridgeway Clocks brand was added in 2004, further expanding the Howard Miller portfolio into a broader segment of the American market.
Howard Miller Today — Stock, Service, and What Comes Next
Howard Miller announced it would close clock production at the end of 2025, citing a difficult housing market and shifting consumer demand. The company had been in operation for nearly 100 years. Remaining stock is available through authorised dealers while it lasts — and given the company’s reputation, well-maintained Howard Miller clocks hold their value reasonably well on the secondary market. Servicing for existing clocks continues through Howard Miller’s authorised service network, and independent clockmakers familiar with Hermle and Kieninger movements can also handle repairs. The company remained open into early 2026 to support existing customers. For ongoing grandfather clock production from active makers, see the grandfather clocks collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Howard Miller clocks still available after the 2025 closure?
Howard Miller closed clock production at the end of 2025 after nearly 100 years in business, citing a difficult housing market and shifting consumer demand. Stock from authorised dealers is still available while it lasts — no new production is coming. The company remained open into early 2026 to support existing customers, and the authorised service network stays in place for repairs and parts. If a specific model is the target, buying sooner rather than later is the practical advice.What is the difference between Howard Miller and Ridgeway clocks?
Ridgeway was acquired by Howard Miller in 2004 and operated as a separate brand targeting a slightly different segment of the American grandfather clock market. Both used the same movement suppliers — Hermle for standard lines, Kieninger for premium collections — and were built at the same facility in Zeeland, Michigan. The main differences were in case styling and price positioning. Ridgeway tended toward more traditional American styling; Howard Miller offered a broader range from traditional to contemporary.Which Howard Miller grandfather clocks are worth buying?
The Presidential and Ambassador collections represent the top of the Howard Miller range — triple-chime movements with Kieninger mechanisms, solid hardwood cases, and the kind of build quality that holds up for decades. The standard 610 and 611 series with Hermle movements are solid mid-range choices. Avoid entry-level quartz models if longevity is the priority — mechanical movements are the reason a grandfather clock becomes a family heirloom rather than a decorative item with a lifespan.Questions about setting up, winding, regulating, and servicing Howard Miller clocks — or what to look for when buying secondhand — are covered in the Howard Miller FAQ.