Grandfather Clocks Blog » grandfather clocks for sale http://www.grandfatherclocks.co.za/blog View our Blog posts on Grandfather Clocks, Wall Clocks, Cuckoo Clocks and Mantel Clocks. Mon, 31 May 2010 09:43:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Antique grandfather clocks for sale http://www.grandfatherclocks.co.za/blog/antique-grandfather-clocks-for-sale/ http://www.grandfatherclocks.co.za/blog/antique-grandfather-clocks-for-sale/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:36:52 +0000 admin http://www.grandfatherclocks.co.za/blog/?p=65 This Antique grandfather clock for sale on www.clocktrader.co.za. Clocktrader is a trade forum for clocks, watches, music boxes and parts in South Africa

]]> http://www.grandfatherclocks.co.za/blog/antique-grandfather-clocks-for-sale/feed/ 0 Grandfather clocks for sale http://www.grandfatherclocks.co.za/blog/for-sale/ http://www.grandfatherclocks.co.za/blog/for-sale/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:31:18 +0000 admin http://www.grandfatherclocks.co.za/blog/?p=61 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.

]]> http://www.grandfatherclocks.co.za/blog/for-sale/feed/ 0 Everest: Grandfather clocks for sale http://www.grandfatherclocks.co.za/blog/everest-grandfather-clocks-for-sale/ http://www.grandfatherclocks.co.za/blog/everest-grandfather-clocks-for-sale/#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:49:36 +0000 admin http://www.grandfatherclocks.co.za/blog/?p=58 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

]]> http://www.grandfatherclocks.co.za/blog/everest-grandfather-clocks-for-sale/feed/ 0 Grandfather clocks for sale http://www.grandfatherclocks.co.za/blog/grandfather-clocks-for-sale/ http://www.grandfatherclocks.co.za/blog/grandfather-clocks-for-sale/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:56:09 +0000 admin http://www.grandfatherclocks.co.za/blog/?p=53 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)

 

The price of one of these grandfathers clock for sale is ZAR 38 000.00
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Clocks the antithesis to emotion. What do you think?

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