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The Ridgeway Clock’s Storied History
The famed clock maker actually began as a sofa maker. The Gravely Furniture Company opened its doors in 1926 with well-crafted bedroom, living room and dining room pieces as well as statuesque grandfather clocks. In 1960, the company moved to only producing the classic timepieces.
In 1985, Gravely Furniture was sold to Pulaski Furniture Corporation. This is where things can get confusing for some collectors. Pulaski began referring to only the majestic clocks as Ridgeway grandfather clocks. However, before the acquisition, Gravely had introduced the Ridgeway version of its grandfather clocks.
As of 2004, the Howard Miller Clock Company in Zeeland, Michigan has control of the Ridgeway grandfather clock production. Howard Miller, which also owns Kieninger, a German company that makes clock parts, changed the way the clock machinations were made during that time. The Ridgeway is the oldest grandfather clock that has been manufactured continuously in the United States.
Collectors find the Ridgeway to be an excellent time keeper. If it hasn’t been moved or adjusted, it will continue to tick away and keep good time. The chimes are charming and the craftsmanship superb. These well-made floor clocks with unique faces are cherished heirlooms.
It is so revered for its craftsmanship that the winner of the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series at Martinsville Speedway receives a Ridgeway grandfather clock.
23.5″ Wide x 13.25″ Deep x 87.5″ High
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