Finished in Royale Cherry on genuine hardwoods with Cherry and Olive Ash burl veneers, the Ridgeway Kensingham Grandfather Clock brings a stately elegance to any home. TheKensingham Grandfather Clock features an Olive Ash burl, mounted on raised panels over the book matched Cherry that adorns the front of the clock top crown. The beautiful shape of the clock's stepped swan's neck pediment with a carved finial rests upon the wonderfully carved shell design located under the finial seat. Large reeded columns and richly carved column caps along with a full wrapping mid-collar add a majestic feel to this grandfather clock which separates the upper locking door from the lower locking door with shaped beveled glass which also brings attention to the side beveled glass panels. A decorative embossed molding below the lower front door also accentuates the multi-tiered base with raised Olive Ash burl overlays. This limited edition Ridgeway Grandfather Clock, features an individually numbered edition clock dial, raised corner spandrels, cast center disk where the limited edition number is inscribed. The clocks dial is further decorated with applied numerals and a functioning moon dial with the inscription "Numbered Edition" on the moon arch. A large lyre grandfather clock pendulum with a cast center disk compliments the dial and the banded weight shells. Exclusive to the Ridgeway Clock Company, a lower light inside the case offers a touch switch for dimming allowing you to create a more romantic mood, with a hidden switch located at the middle door hinge. A separate second lamp illuminates both the clock's movement and dial. The Ridgeway Kensingham Grandfather Clock features a classic cable driven clock movement, this German made brass Kieninger chime movement will keep time accurately and faithfully. This triple chime movement plays the charming Westminster, St Michaels and St Whittington Chimes --the classic Westminster Chimesas heard from London's famous Big Ben clock(click here to listen), the St. Michaels Chime which hung in a church steeple in Charleston, South Carolina in 1764 before being taken by the British during the Revolutionary War(click here to listen) and Whittington Chimes that rang in the Church of St. Mary Le Bow in Cheapside, London in the 16th Century(click here to listen). This Kensingham Grandfather Clock's movement also includes a convenient automatic nighttime chime silence option. The clock's door locks for added security, and adjustable floor levelers are located under all four corners to ensure the clock remains level on uneven surfaces or carpet. Also included with this Ridgeway grandfather clock is an exquisite brass heirloom plate(click here) which will be engraved by the Ridgeway Clock Company with your name and date – simply return the request card that will be enclosed with your clock. This American made Ridgeway Clock Company grandfather clock comes complete with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty on both parts and workmanship. |
