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Howard Miller Hourglass II Floor Clock 615100

Partially verified

The Howard Miller Hourglass II, model 615100, is a contemporary floor clock featuring a polished chrome finish. The structure is characterized by a central, manually rotatable hourglass designed for an approximately one-hour duration. The upper section contains a white dial equipped with black Roman numerals, a minute track, and a secondary sweep seconds track with Arabic numerals, shielded by a convex glass crystal. The clock is supported by a frame terminating in four adjustable floor levelers and includes a tempered glass display shelf at the base. Power is provided by a quartz movement requiring two AA batteries. The overall construction stands at a height of 77.75 inches, with a width and depth of 18.25 inches. The design incorporates reflective metal surfaces throughout, and the central hourglass component can be manually repositioned by the user as necessary.

Full view of the Howard Miller Hourglass II floor clock featuring the chrome frame, white dial, and central hourglass.
Full view of the Howard Miller Hourglass II floor clock featuring the chrome frame, white dial, and central hourglass. — Just A Clock Collector. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
justaclockcollector.com
Category
Clock · Floor clock
Maker / attribution
Howard Miller
Reference
615100
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Not established

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

Structure and Finish

The Howard Miller Hourglass II floor clock is constructed with a polished chrome finish intended to be reflective. The clock stands at 77.75 inches tall, with a consistent width and depth of 18.25 inches.

The base of the unit incorporates a display shelf manufactured from tempered glass. For stability and adjustment on various floor surfaces, the unit is equipped with four adjustable floor levelers.

Evidence for this section
  • “polished chrome finish”
  • “tempered glass”
  • “Four adjustable floor levelers are included, allowing for easy positioning on a variety of surfaces.”

Dial and Timekeeping

The clock head features a white dial behind a protective convex glass crystal. Time is indicated by black hands against black Roman numerals and a minute track.

A separate sweep seconds track is present, which includes Arabic numerals. The timekeeping function is managed by a quartz movement that requires two AA-sized batteries for operation.

Evidence for this section
  • “A crisp and eye-catching white dial serves as the perfect complement to the chrome clock. Black Roman numerals, a minute track, black hands, and a separate sweep seconds track with Arabic numerals is set behind a protective convex glass crystal.”
  • “Quartz movement includes a separate movement for sweep seconds track and requires two AA-sized batteries.”

The Hourglass Element

A central feature of the clock is the hourglass, positioned vertically within the frame of the floor clock. The device is designed to measure an approximate one-hour interval of time.

The hourglass assembly is manually rotatable, allowing the user to reposition it as required once the sand has emptied. It serves as an integrated visual element within the chrome structure.

Evidence for this section
  • “A closer inspection reveals a dramatic hourglass in the center of the case. The sand times approximately one hour, and you can easily rotate it and manually reposition it as needed.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific material composition of the chrome-finished frame?
  • Are there distinct production date codes or serial numbers marked on the unit's base or movement housing?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Howard Miller Hourglass II Floor Clock 615100
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Model615100“615100”
MakerHoward Miller“Howard Miller”
Height77.75 inches“77.75 in height”
Width18.25 inches“18.25 in width”
Depth18.25 inches“18.25 in depth”
MovementQuartz“Quartz movement”
HourglassManual rotation“A closer inspection reveals a dramatic hourglass in the center of the case. The sand times approximately one hour, and you can easily rotate it and manually reposition it as needed.”

Visible details

  • Polished chrome metal finish
  • Rotatable central hourglass assembly
  • White dial with Roman and Arabic numerals
  • Tempered glass shelf at the base

Research qualifications

  • The exact year of manufacture is not provided
  • Functionality of the quartz movement mechanism remains unverified

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Howard Miller Hourglass II Grandfather Clock 615100

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 7e8929e8dd

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