Howard Miller Oak Tambour Mantle Clock, Model 612-588 'Burton'

Story

In 1926, at just 21 years old, Howard Miller founded his namesake clock company in Michigan. While his father made traditional grandfather clocks, Howard focused on trendsetting mantel clocks that became the heartbeat of mid-century American living rooms.

Maker / Origin

Howard Miller learned the art of clockmaking from his father, Herman, in Germany's Black Forest region before establishing his own company in Zeeland, Michigan. Known for an uncompromising commitment to quality, the company survived the Great Depression by pivoting to affordable, high-design clocks.

Condition & Value

The clock appears to be in excellent cosmetic condition with very minimal wear to the oak case and no visible cracking in the glass crystal. The dial is clean, the hands are intact, and the winding key is present. Mechanical functionality (whether it keeps accurate time and chimes correctly) is untested but critical to final value.