Implementing the ancient design of an hourglass this is a gorgeous metal grandfather clock that will add style to any room. Floor Clock: This grandfather clock features a black iron finished metal frame creating a unique industrial style look. Additionally this sturdy clock features a wood shelf in the base that has been finished in smoke gray perfect for displaying items. Hourglass Feature: This metal grandfather clock contains an hourglass in the middle of the case featuring a sand timer of approximately one hour that can be rotated and positioned by hand. Unique Face: The pierced metal dial features Arabic numerals and faux gears finished in aged pewter. The entire face is protected by a convex glass crystal and the hour and minute hands are finished in aged silver. The dial is backlit with a small incandescent light bulb that is diffused with a translucent lens located behind the dial. A touch dimmer pad is located on the upper right-hand side frame offering four levels of adjustment. Quartz Movement: This metal grandfather clock features time only quartz movement and requires one AA-sized battery. Adjustability: Adjustable levelers under all four corners make this clock easy to place in any space. Howard Miller: Founded in 1926 and still family-owned in its third generation Howard Miller is the world s leading clock company and a respected brand name in fine specialty furnishings such as curio cabinets wine & bar furnishings custom storage cabinets and SmartMoves adjustable height desks.