Its popularity is probably a matter of details and craftmanship. Howard Miller grandfather clocks are extremely detailed in terms of wood crafting and specific parts. It's also a matter of choice. The brand is widely available in both online and offline stores and offers many different kinds and models, not only grandfather clocks, but also wall, mantel, table, gallery, maritime, and weather clocks. The Howard Miller brand is considered as a very suitable wedding gift.

Technical Information

Grandfather clocks practically always have a pendulum, which is driven by weights on a chain or cable. They are mostly six to eight feet tall and are contained in a wooden cabinet, which is called the case. The build in chime strikes every hour of fraction of an hour. There are also grandmother and granddaughter clocks. These kinds are smaller with measurements between respectively 5 to 6 feet and smaller than 5 feet.

More Brands

Of course Howard Miller is not the only famous brand available today. Other famous grandfather clock brands in the US are Ridgeway, Seth Thomas and Kieninger. In Europe other brands are very popular.