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Hermle Biltmore Grandfather Clock

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The Hermle Biltmore is a floor-standing clock, manufactured in Germany. It features a wooden case with a walnut finish, decorated with ornamental inlays on the hood and base. The design includes glass panels on the doors and sides, accented by turned pillars and brass hardware. Measuring 81 inches in height, 24 inches in width, and 14 inches in depth, the clock stands on a base. The dial incorporates a moon-phase display within the arch, accompanied by a chapter ring with Roman numerals and metal ornamentation. Mechanically, the clock operates with a triple-chime tubular movement, designed to play Westminster, St. Michael, and Whittington melodies. The movement includes a manual silencing lever and an automatic night shutoff feature. The source indicates that the clock is supplied as new, though precise installation and leveling are required for the pendulum and weight systems to function effectively.

Full view of the Hermle Biltmore clock showing the dial, pendulum, and wooden case
Full view of the Hermle Biltmore clock showing the dial, pendulum, and wooden case — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Clock · Grandfather clock
Maker / attribution
Hermle
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Germany

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Aesthetic Design

The Hermle Biltmore is constructed with a focus on traditional woodwork, finished in walnut. The exterior features decorative inlay work, which is positioned prominently on the hood and the base of the clock. The structural design incorporates transparent glass panes on the front door and the sides of the waist section, allowing for visibility of the internal components, including the pendulum and chime tubes.

Architectural details include turned pillars that support the hood section. The hardware and structural connectors are finished in brass, complementing the wood tones. The overall proportions of the case are defined as 81 inches in height by 24 inches in width and 14 inches in depth, providing a stable footprint for the standing clock assembly.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه این ساعت دارای پرداخت چوب گردو (Walnut finish) به همراه منبت‌کاری‌ها و معرق‌کاری‌های ظریف تزئینی (decorative inlay) در بخش تاج و پایه است.”
  • “شیشه‌های شفاف درها و طرفین، به همراه ستون‌های تراش‌خورده و قطعات اتصال برنجی، جلوه‌ای چشمگیر به بدنه بخشیده‌اند.”

Dial and Timekeeping Mechanics

The clock face features a traditional layout centered around a chapter ring with Roman numerals. An integrated moon-phase dial is located in the arch of the clock face, providing a visual representation of lunar cycles. The design of the dial is further embellished with intricate metal scrollwork motifs.

The mechanical system is built around a triple-chime tubular movement. This mechanism is capable of producing three distinct melodies: Westminster, St. Michael, and Whittington. To provide user control over the acoustic output, the clock is equipped with an automatic night shutoff feature and a manual silencing lever, enabling the owner to disengage the chiming mechanism as required.

Evidence for this section
  • “صفحه ساعت با جزئیات فراوان و نقوش اسلیمی فلزی طراحی شده که شامل حلقه اعداد رومی و یک نمایشگر دیسکی برای مراحل کره ماه (Moon-phase dial) در بخش بالایی آرک است.”
  • “از نظر فنی و مکانیکی، این ساعت مجهز به مکانیزم زنگ لوله‌ای سه‌گانه (Triple-chime tubular movement) است که سه نغمه سنتی مشهور Westminster ،St. Michael و Whittington را با طنین زنگ‌های لوله‌ای بلند اجرا می‌کند.”

Setup and Maintenance

Proper installation is critical for the intended operation of the timepiece. Specifically, the base must be placed on a level surface to ensure the pendulum swings correctly and the internal components remain in alignment.

The owner is responsible for ensuring the health of the chime tubes, the weights, and the synchronization of the moon-phase display during initial assembly. These operational requirements are intended to ensure consistent performance once the unit is positioned in its final location.

Evidence for this section
  • “برای مجموعه‌داران و خریداران ضروری است که پس از استقرار ساعت در محل مورد نظر، از تراز بودن دقیق پایه‌ها برای عملکرد منظم آونگ، سلامت لوله‌های زنگ و وزنه و همچنین هماهنگی چرخش صفحه فاز ماه اطمینان حاصل نمایند.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific material composition of the inlay work used on the walnut veneer?
  • Are the chime tubes made of brass or a brass-plated alloy?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Hermle Biltmore Grandfather Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerHermle“سازنده: Hermle”
ModelBiltmore“مدل: Biltmore”
Dimensions81 x 24 x 14 inches“ابعاد (اینچ): ۸۱ × ۲۴ × ۱۴ اینچ”
ChimesWestminster, St. Michael, Whittington“ملودی‌های زنگ: وست‌مینستر، سنت مایکل و ویتینگتون (Westminster, St. Michael, Whittington)”
OriginGermany“ساخت آلمان”
FeaturesAutomatic night shutoff and manual silencing lever“قطع خودکار شبانه و اهرم قطع دستی صدا”

Visible details

  • Decorative inlay work visible on the hood and base sections
  • Moon-phase aperture located at the top of the clock face
  • Triple-chime tubular movement featuring brass pipes and a large pendulum disc

Research qualifications

  • Requires user-performed leveling and calibration of internal mechanisms upon setup
  • Long-term performance is dependent on precise maintenance of weights and chime alignment

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Consulted source

Hermle Biltmore Grandfather Clock

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 20411fdf26

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