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Expert: - 6/16/2010


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HM Oak Grandfather Clo
hi-
I am moving from the USA to England and am trying to find homes for all of the things that are impossible to bring with me...one of which is my clock. It was purchased in the early/mid 1980's from Hitchcock Furniture in Connecticut. I can't find a model on it and i've been searching online for a picture of a similar one so i can research it's value. it has "moon phases" on top and has a beautiful sound. it is 6ft 8 inches high. inside is a plaque that reads: Howard Miller, Zeeland, Michigan, Reg. Serial Number 581812
If you can point me in the right direction for finding the name or model number i can then try to research it.  thank you very much. Day Seriani

Answer
Day, I believe your Howard Miller clock is a 610-366 Saratoga.  TO verify, the dimensions are 79-1/2" high, 23-1/2" wide and 13-1/8" deep.  It is difficult to determine the value on what I consider modern production clocks (WWII to the present) because there just isn't any published information on the values.  It depends on the selling price of the clock, the condition of the movement and the case, and the economy and demand in the area in which you are trying to sell it.  Sorry I cannot help you more, but maybe this will help a little.

John Newman
THE VILLAGE CLOCKSMITH
Old Prattvillage
Prattville, Alabama

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    Commentthank you for your fast reply! and thats all i need was the name or model. thank you!


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John Newman

Expertise

As much as I would like to offer values of clocks, I am not a certified appraiser and will not venture into giving an unresearched guess. There is very little published information on what I consider to be the value of "modern production clocks". Considerations are what the clock originally sold for, the condition of the case and movement, and particularly the area in which you live, the demand and the economy. ALSO, WATCHES ARE NOT MY FIELD. However, I can advise the clock owner on proper maintenance of a clock to keep it running, small corrections and adjustments and how to move a clock without damaging it. I can also advise on obtaining parts for clocks. It helps if you can send any information on the clock movement which is usually found on the back plate of the movement. I have been a clockmaker for about 35 years and was plant engineer in the mid 90's and later operations and engineering consultant at Emperor Clock Company in Fairhope, Alabama. I now have my own clock shop.

Experience

One of my greatest accomplishments was traveling to China to assist a clock factory in building clocks to the standards which we required. With the proper specifications and quality control, some beautiful clock cases were built. The factory people from the wood carvers to the plant manager were very congenial, friendly and I left a lot of wonderful friends when I returned from my trips.

Organizations
Chamber of Commerce Small Business Committee

Publications
Horological Times, a publication of the American Watch and Clockmakers Instute. Collaberated column author, with Photos and ideas for clock movement conversion article.

Education/Credentials
Associate of Science Mechanical Engineering Technology Emperor Introductory Clock Repair (Eventually taught a portion of the class after becoming employee)

Awards and Honors
Small Business of the Quarter (Prattville, Alabama) Leadership Class of 2009 (Autauga County, Alabama)

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