May 31st, 2010
Dear clock enthusiasts. We are launching our antiqueclocksforsale section in July 2010.
Often we receive requests for antique clocks for sale in South Africa. Its always been an ambition of Herman Holtzhausen to fulfill the requests of these customers of ours too.
As in all our offerings we do not offer anything for sale until we know exactly what it is our custmer desires and what it is that we can offer. In these post-colonial times we have found many clocks of unknown origin or value that pass as antiques. To be forthright, we even purchased one of these beautiful clocks and it stands in our lounge. Its not for sale!
After almost 40 years in the clock industry, we have now gained enough experience and have a network second to none, that ensures our customers of only the best pedigreed long case, mantel and bracket clocks and Vienese Regulators. All come with certificates of authentication, ie origin and value.
All the antiques we source come with refurbished movements. This is not a re-built movement. Restoration is an art which seeks the balance between functionality (you do want to purchase an item that functions as it should) and value (you want as much of the original clock in its original condition as possible). To achieve this balance we work with our network of qualified horologists, locally and internationally.
We will offer antique clocks for sale and invite any specific requests.
Tags: antique clocks, bracket, Clocks, long case, vienese regulators
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March 12th, 2010
www.howardmiller.co.za offers clock repairs on all clocks, whether the grandfather clock, wall clock or mantel clock was bought from howardmiller.co.za or not. This company won’t collect a clock for repairs unless they’ve agreed on a return date with the owner. All repair work is booked, photographed and invoiced in accordance with British Horological Institute standards. Contact on info@howardmiller.co.za or 011-6787722.
Tags: British Horological Institute, clock repairs, grandfather clock, mantel clock, wall clock
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January 19th, 2010
Howard Miller grandfather clocks for sale in South Africa has received stiff competition since the succesful launch of Howard Miller in South Africa 7 years ago. The website www.howardmiller.co.za now offers these grandfather clocks for sale online.
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January 10th, 2010
This 9 Tubular grandfather clock is for sale on www.holtzhausen.com
9 TUBULAR BELL LIMITED EDITION Everest
Tamboti
This clock houses the flagship nine tubular bell cable driven Hermle movement. The Luxus dial features the four cornices with raised borders surrounding filigree netting, which is repeated in the center of the dial. The brass aluminium roman numerals are laid onto a brass aluminium dial ring, making for an understated luxurious dial. It is pictured in Tamboti, a dense grained timber that creates a depth dimension in its marble finish. The nine Tubular bells, visible behind the weights and pendulum, sound the Westminster, Whittington, and St Michael melodies, and has an automatic night silencer option. Whilst housing the largest movement, the cabinet is styled along classic English grandfather clock lines. Glass side panels allow light to play on the nine tubular bells.
Limited to 50 pieces.
Height = 87″ (2210mm)
Width = 22.83″ (580mm)
Depth = 13.39″ (340mm)
Price: ZAR 76 000.00
Tags: 9 Tubular, grandfather clocks for sale, Tamboti
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January 8th, 2010
For grandfather clock repairs in South Africa, we have found the best network of clockmakers for clock repairs and clock maintenance can be contacted via Holtzhausen Limited Edition Clocks and Music Boxes.
As the oldest clock manufacturing family in South Africa, with a branch in the UK and contact with the British Horological Institute, their experience and expertise in not only manufacturing but also repairs and maintenance is unmatched.
One can also find setting up instructions for clocks on this site.
Tags: British Horological Institute, clock maintenance, clock manufacturing, clockmakers, grandfather clock repairs, setting up instructions
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January 8th, 2010
This Holtzhausen clock is pictured in Blackwood, a timber grown by nature conservation in the Tsitsikamma forest. The swan neck crown is balanced by the two full rounded columns of the hood and another two on either side of the body of the clock. Andes also features solid floating side panels. The Luxus dial features the four cornices with raised borders surrounding the filigree netting, which is repeated in the center of the dial. The brass aluminium roman numerals are laid onto a brass aluminium dial ring, making for an understated luxurious dial. The Hermle cable movement plays the Westminster, Whittington, and St Michael melodies, and has an automatic night silencer option.
Limited to 50 pieces.
Height = 87.8″ (2230mm)
Width = 25.2″ (640mm)
Depth = 13.39″ (340mm)
Tags: Clocks, dial, grandfather clocks for sale, hermle cable movement, roman numerals
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December 3rd, 2009
Why is this clock called a Holtzhausen Grandfather clock and these clocks Floor clocks?
This Yellowwood clock should then also be a Floor Clock like the Howard Miller La Rochelle, or not?
If not then, what is the distinction?
Grandfather, grandmother and granddaughter are all names ascribed to Floor clocks. A Floor clock is any free standing clock that is made for the interior of a dwelling or building. Colloquilly we started referring to clocks above 6ft as Grandfather, under 6ft as Grandmothers and under 5ft as granddaughters. It has become fasionable to speak about Floor clocks again simply because a clock like Kieninger’s 1026-02-01 doesn’t fit comfortably with the name “grandfather”.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding our grandfatherclocks for sale .
Tags: Floor clock, grandfather clock, Howard Miller, Kieninger
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November 23rd, 2009
Legends and myths about clocks abound. Love is Clockworks is new to me though. When is love like clockworks? Bono sings that “love is like cold steel, to numb to feel. I don’t want to see…”
Clocks the antithesis to emotion. What do you think?
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November 5th, 2009
I love Johannesburg – spent my whole childhood and early adult life there. As much as I believe that London has an awesome nightlife – I haven’t seen it rocking like Jo’burg. I will move back there tomorrow, or the next day.
I’ve also had my share of dodging bullets and out running car hijackers.
Most of all I thankfully recall countless Highveld sun rises touching the Monk’s Cowl.
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