The Admiral Nelson

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Note that Comitti Clocks are well sought after and take months to arrive in the US from England when out of stock.

Comitti of London makes some of the finest cases in the world for production clocks. They are difficult to obtain here in the United States and are especially known for their wooden splendor.

The Admiral Nelson Grandfather has been created by Comitti of London to commemorate the extraoridnary achievements of Admiral Horation Nelson in 1805. At the Battle of Trafalgar the British Navy led by Nelson defeated the combined forces of the French and Spanish navies, ending Napolean's efforts to rule all of Europe and the New World. 

The case is handmade from sold cherry with fine burr yew veneers inlaid with "rope" edgeline to the waist and base. The veneers are book-matched to create a mirror image to the grain on the front, the waist, and the base. Finally, each cabinet is hand-rubbed and waxed to achieve an antiqued finish with light distressing. 

The Admiral Nelson is fitted with the finest quality German triple chime cable movement that plays Westminister, Whittington and St. Michael melodies; it has a chime silencer selector, automatic night silencer selector, automatic chime sequence correction and automatic beat adjustment for setting the pendulum. 

The hand-painted rocking ship dial features naval scenes from the Battle of Trafalgar. British naval ships are "engaged" with Spanish and French ships. Portraits of Admiral Nelson and Captain Thomas Hardy, his second in command, are also featured. The flagship, HMS Victory rocks with the swing of the pendulum. The dial was painted by Alan Asher, who has restored antique dials for over 30 years. 

Pinch-Waist Style The Admiral Nelson is an exquisite example of the clockmakers' art created by one of the oldest clockmakers in the world, Comitti of London, a family run business, established in London, 1850. 

Each clock is supplied with a brass plaque with the date of manufacture, and a certificate signed by the Managing Director of Comitti. It is sure to become a treasure in any family's home for generations.