Bonnet pediment features book-matched, crotch figured mahogany overlays. The polished brass-finished dial features an open center that offers a view of the inner workings of the movement, elaborate center, and corner ornaments, a moon arch with an astrological blue moon phase with a pierced star pattern, and a silver chapter ring with applied brass Arabic numerals. Polished brass-finished pendulum and weights feature a decorative center disk and weight shell bands that complement the dial. Beveled glass is featured on the front lower door and sides. Illuminated case with a glass mirrored back. The door features a carved gadroon molding and is framed by reeded columns with carved column caps. The multi-tiered Bombé base features a decorative cutout. A high-precision, German-made, cable-driven, triple-chime movement plays a choice of Westminster, St. Michael, or Whittington 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 chimes accordingly with full chime and strike on the hour. Free brass Heirloom Nameplate will be engraved with your name and special date.