GW (long case?)

[MikeLRyder]

Have just acquired this clock and it appears to be of German origin. It is complete and in working order. I can’t give photos of the movement at the moment but will post asap. Would very much like further information

 

[new2clocks]

Welcome to the forum.

'G W' most likely pertains to Gebrüder Wilde of Villingen.

Clear pictures of the movement - front and back - will assist in confirming.

Regards.

 

[Joe Gargery]

Great looking cabinet Mike.

 

[JTD]

Welcome to the forum.

'G W' most likely pertains to Gebrüder Wilde of Villingen.

Clear pictures of the movement - front and back - will assist in confirming.

Regards.

I have my doubts about this being a mark of Gebr. Wilde but, as new2clocks rightly says, we need to see the movement as soon as the owner has it back.

JTD

 

[MikeLRyder]

Managed to take these earlier. Hope you can see them ok!

 

[Steven Thornberry]

The logo on the movement does look like one used by Gebr. Wilde.

 

[JTD]

Yes, that is the Gebr. Wilde logo, so new2clocks was right. I've never seen the GW logo before that shows on the gong stand though.

Gebr. Wilde did not always make all their own movements, I wonder if this one can be identified? Maybe Tatyana knows?

JTD

I see Steven beat me to it - he often does!

 

[MikeLRyder]

Gerber Wintermantel?

 

[JTD]

Gerber Wintermantel?

Do you mean Gerson Wintermantel or Gebrüder Wintermantel? In either case, I don't think they made your movement. Gerson Wintermantel was out of business before the beginning of the first world war, Gebrüder Wintermantel did not start in business until 1924.

As far as I know, neither of them made this type of movement.

JTD

 

[new2clocks]

Gebr. Wilde did not always make all their own movements, I wonder if this one can be identified?

We have seen Wilde branded movements that were made by Kienzle and Werner. I will suggest Mauthe as a possibility, but this is just a guess.

As you said, perhaps Tatyana or Yahagi can identify the maker of the movement.

Regards.

 

[Yahagi]

This is the first time I see GWilde like this. two features indicate that it may be Mauthe. but I can't compare because I'm in the car right now

 

[Tatyana]

We have seen Wilde branded movements that were made by Kienzle and Werner. I will suggest Mauthe as a possibility, but this is just a guess.

As you said, perhaps Tatyana or Yahagi can identify the maker of the movement.

Regards.

I see the Mauthe movement too.
Gebruder Wilde has collaborated with many manufacturers.

Another movement with signature GW:



Regards
Tatyana

 

[MikeLRyder]

Any idea of date?

 

[Tatyana]

Any idea of date?

In my archive there is a pics of a close serial number with the date 1912.
I believe that your clock was made a little earlier than this date.



Regards
Tatyana

+ catalog's pics

 

[MikeLRyder]

Thanks Tatyana. Is there any way I can date it then?