Need Help Identifying Clock

[Jim Borges]

I purchased this clock back in 1970 in Germany. I know, or think, it is antique but have no knowledge of the maker or its age. Can anyone help me identify what I have? All replies would be greatly appreciated.

 

[John Hubby]

Jim, welcome to the NAWCC Message Board and thanks for posting the photos of your clock. I agree it's likely antique (100 yrs+/-) or thereabouts. The dial, pendulum, and weight decorations are very typical of early 20th century (pre-WWI). Also, the pendulum leader design appears to be based on an 1890's patent that provided a pin through the "smile" to keep the pendulum from making excessive side-to-side motion (I'm not where I can get to my files, Zep would know) so that could place the age closer to 1900.

Since there doesn't appear to be any kind of logo stamped either on the movement or the dial it may be difficult to say who made the clock. Is there anything stamped on the back of the case, or perhaps some kind of label there? Is there anything on the gong mounting base? I don't recognize the movement layout, perhaps someone else here can offer an opinion.

Whatever comes up, it's a very nice clock!

 

[Jim Borges]

Thank you John... The clock is unsigned but has a number stamped on the back. The number is 4971 on the back plate. There is no other information, nothing on the back of the pendulum.

 

[Oled]

Greetings Jim and John!

I think it is a Mauthe clocks from 1890-s or, maybe, early 1900-s. According to Werner Pfaender from Mauthe museum, FMS started to use the eagle logo not earlier then 1898. All the movements produced earlier and some afterwards were unmarked.

Here's are another Mauthe clocks with the same movement and FMS Adler (Eagle - Germ.) logo on the Gong.

BR,
Oleg

 

[zepernick]

Please notice that what was Kielmann's DRP 55006 patent -- there's several references on this MB:Clocks -- was also on the movement in question. You can see where the bracket was removed. It remains on the one Oleg shows. Again, this use appears to be a common Mauthe marker.

 

[Jim Borges]

I finally got a picture of the gong on my Grandfather clock. It looks pretty plain with nothing that identifies it to me, but I thought I would post it anyway it case it has any significance to either substantiate or add any thought. Thank you all for your interest & your help. I think I'm going to enjoy posting a few more. It's fun to participate. Jim

 

[harold bain]

Jim, the extra two holes under the gong block make me wonder if perhaps it started life with a different gong.

 

[Jim Borges]

Thank You Harold: I only noticed the two holes as I was posting the picture and thought that might be the case. Thanks for the confirmation. I hate the sound of the strike. I think I might search for one that sounds better since the one on their is most likely not the original. Amazing what you see when you take the time to look.. Thanks a bunch. Jim

 

[new2clocks]

Greetings Jim and John!

I think it is a Mauthe clocks from 1890-s or, maybe, early 1900-s. According to Werner Pfaender from Mauthe museum, FMS started to use the eagle logo not earlier then 1898. All the movements produced earlier and some afterwards were unmarked.

Here's are another Mauthe clocks with the same movement and FMS Adler (Eagle - Germ.) logo on the Gong.

BR,
Oleg

There is a Mauthe Museum?

Is it accessible online?

Regards.