Vanderbilt Limited Edition #2 OF 250

Vanderbilt LE grandfather Clock

#2 of 250 

A Unique HEIRLOOM 

Estate cherry.

The gracefully arched split pediment design shows a book matched crotch mahogany field that is framed with an inlaid border of hard maple and ebonized anegre The featured vine motif combines avodire, black cherry, magnolia and padauk in a brilliant arrangement A spiral carved finial rests on a reeded base between the solid cherry crown mouldings Anchoring the stately design are two massive 3" solid cherry columns featuring a reeded design and set against the canted pilasters of the main cabinet Opening side access doors allow for convenient storage of the winding crank and key Complimenting the top crown is a finely detailed base which also features an inlaid panel of rare crotch mahogany Raised corner blocks with crotch mahogany inlay bridge the sculpted feet with the columns above Crafted exclusively for the Vanderbilt limited edition a dial of brushed pewter and bright brass details blend effortlessly to create a truly unique timepiece The brushed pewter back plate is acid etched in a magnificent scroll design of bright brass Aged brass castings adorn the dial center and corners to accentuate the etching details A unique time ring features Roman numerals framed by a circular arched minute track Regulated with the 28 - day lunar cycle the functioning moon dial is canvassed on one half with an image of the Biltmore house and the opposite half with an image of Biltmore gardens In keeping with the fine details of the clock dial, brushed pewter weight shells and pendulum showcase the mid cabinet Acid etched and bright brass banding highlight the brushed pewter weights A large 270mm (10.75") diameter pendulum regulates the solid brass German made, precision mechanical movement At the center of the pendulum bob a cast ring encircles the acid-etched center for added brilliance Completing the mid cabinet is Ridgeway's exclusive dual lamp touch lighting system to softly illuminate and showcase the double diamond cut v - groove design inside the 1" beveled door glass The mechanical cable driven movement rings a choice of three melodies which are Westminster, St. Michael and Whittington