Antique Wall Clock Style: Howard Miller learned the craft of clockmaking from Old-World masters who plied their special trade in Germany s Black Forest region. When he returned in 1926 to establish his own company in the town of Zeeland Michigan his first order of business was to create a clock that honored the past - and focused on the future. This Moment in Time clock is authentic to the first timepieces that Howard Miller produced. Hang this antique wall clock in any room for a truly old-world look. Rustic Details: This rustic wall clock features antique dials that are carefully mounted on laser cut .25 inch thick panel bases. Additionally this wall clock features antique black hands and a quartz movement. The look is completed with an antiqued pendulum extending 5 inches beneath the dial. Modern Operation: While rustic in styling this clock utilizes quartz battery-operated movement and requires two Aa sized batteries . The entire antique wall clock was designed and assembled in the Usa. 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.