Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s

Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s

CHF 262.00
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Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
  • Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s
Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s

Hermle Mid-Century Mantel Clock with Mechanical 8-Day Movement and Chime, 1960s

CHF 262.00
plus shipping costs. Additional import charges, taxes and customs duties may apply in the destination country. These are not collected by us and are the responsibility of the buyer.
Delivery time: 6–10 business days
Before shipping, every clock is carefully checked once more and gently prepared for its next journey.
Essential Characteristics
Function / Condition: Fully functional. Movement completely dismantled, cleaned, lubricated and adjusted. Dull patch on the upper left side of the wooden case and a darkened area on the dial above the left winding hole.
Movement: Mechanical Hermle calibre 130-020 with floating balance escapement, 8-day running duration and hour and half-hour strike on a three-rod gong.
Date: 1960s
Included: Hermle mantel clock with its original mechanical movement, suitable winding key and written operating instructions.

 

This distinctive Hermle mantel clock dates from the 1960s. Its wide, rectangular wooden case, with splayed legs, fine horizontal decorative strips and elegantly curved brass details, is a characteristic example of mid-century design.

Particularly striking is the prominent, rounded dial projecting from the front of the case, with its cream-coloured chapter ring, gold-toned hands and softly rose-coloured centre. The combination of dark wood, light decorative strips and polished metal accents recalls the furniture and interior design of the 1950s and 1960s.

Measuring 29.5 cm wide and 20 cm high, the clock has a distinctive presence. It combines the design of the post-war modernist era with traditional German clockmaking and a mechanical striking mechanism.

Origin and Historical Context

This mantel clock was manufactured in the 1960s by Franz Hermle & Sohn, a German clock manufacturer based in Reichenbach am Heuberg, Baden-Württemberg, known for its mechanical clock movements.

The clock's design reflects the post-war modernist period. During the 1950s and 1960s, new approaches to furniture and interior accessories emerged. Clean geometric lines, splayed legs, warm wood tones and metallic accents characterised many designs of the period.

These features are also evident in this Hermle mantel clock. Its wide case, fine horizontal decorative strips and distinctive dial reflect the design language of the mid-century era.

Movement and Technical Details

The clock retains its original Hermle calibre 130-020 mechanical 8-day movement, featuring a floating balance escapement and a striking mechanism for the hours and half-hours.

The floating balance escapement allows the clock to operate without a conventional pendulum. Timekeeping is regulated by the oscillating mechanism incorporated into the movement.

Two separate mainspring barrels provide power for the timekeeping and striking mechanisms. The clock is wound using a winding key and has a running duration of approximately eight days.

The striking mechanism sounds on a three-rod gong. On the hour, the clock strikes the corresponding number of hours; on the half-hour, it strikes once.

The mechanical movement was completely dismantled in our workshop, thoroughly cleaned, professionally reassembled, lubricated and adjusted. Following this work, the clock is once again running very well and keeping accurate time.

This mantel clock can now do what it was made to do more than 60 years ago: reliably tell the time and mark the passing hours with its striking mechanism. Its history has been preserved, ready to continue in a new home.

Case, Dial and Design

The dark brown wooden case has a wide, rectangular shape and stands on four splayed wooden legs with brass-toned tips.

Fine, light-coloured decorative strips run horizontally across the front, emphasising the elongated proportions of the case. Curved brass details complement its geometric design.

At the centre is the prominent, rounded dial housing, projecting forward from the case. The cream-coloured chapter ring, gold-toned hands and soft rose-coloured centre create a distinctive combination.

The interplay of wood, metal and understated colours gives the clock its individual character.

Its unusual case design makes it particularly suitable for display on a sideboard, console table, chest of drawers or another surface where its characteristic form can be appreciated.

Condition and Restoration

The clock has been carefully restored in our workshop and prepared for continued use.

The original mechanical movement was completely dismantled. Its components were cleaned and inspected before being professionally reassembled, lubricated and adjusted.

Photographs of the dismantled movement document this work and provide an insight into its mechanical construction.

The polished wooden case, with its fine decorative strips, remains in attractive vintage condition.

There is a dull patch in the finish on the upper left side of the wooden case. A darkened area is also visible on the dial above the left winding hole. Both signs of wear have been left as found and are documented in the photographs.

Other signs of age and use may be present.

The clock is fully functional and, following servicing, is running very well and keeping accurate time.

The photographs form part of the description.

Operation

The mechanical movement is wound using a winding key. When fully wound, the mainsprings provide a running duration of approximately eight days.

The striking mechanism marks the full hour with the corresponding number of strikes and the half-hour with a single strike on the gong.

Written instructions for winding, setting and regulating the clock are included.

You can watch the clock in operation and listen to its striking mechanism in our video.

Video with sound: https://youtu.be/YsbAJ4jQcgU

Option to convert to a modern quartz movement

This clock can be fitted with a quartz movement. You can choose a version with or without the chime. Simply add your preferred conversion option to your shopping cart along with the clock. We will carry out the conversion according to your selection.

At a Glance

Manufacturer: Franz Hermle & Sohn, Reichenbach am Heuberg, Germany

Period: 1960s

Clock type: Mechanical mantel clock / table clock

Design: Mid-century, post-war modernism

Case: Dark brown wood with horizontal decorative strips, brass details and four splayed legs

Dial: Cream-coloured chapter ring, gold-toned hands and rose-coloured centre

Movement: Mechanical Hermle calibre 130-020 with floating balance escapement

Running duration: Approximately 8 days

Striking mechanism: Three-rod gong, striking the hours and half-hours

Winding: Key-wound, with separate mainspring barrels for the timekeeping and striking mechanisms

Restoration: Movement completely dismantled, cleaned, lubricated and adjusted

Condition: Fully functional, with signs of age and use. Dull patch on the upper left side of the wooden case and a darkened area on the dial above the left winding hole.

Dimensions and Weight

Width: 29.5 cm (11.6 in)

Height: 20 cm (7.9 in)

Depth: 11 cm (4.3 in)

Weight: approximately 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)

What's Included

The Hermle mantel clock shown in the photographs, complete with its original mechanical movement and striking mechanism.

A suitable winding key and written instructions for operating and adjusting the clock are included.

Shipping

The clock will be carefully packed to ensure safe transport. Particular attention will be paid to protecting the wooden case, dial and delicate mechanical components.

Our Philosophy

We are Lenka and Thomas, and we love antique and vintage clocks. Not only because of their remarkable engineering, but because every clock tells a story. Each timepiece leaving our workshop has been restored with patience, traditional craftsmanship and great respect for its history.

At AntiguoShop, we believe exceptional objects deserve a second life. That is why we carefully restore historic clocks so they can continue bringing beauty, character and joy to new homes for many years to come.
Shipping & Returns

We pack every clock carefully and securely for transport. All packaging materials are included in the price of the clock. You only pay the shipping costs separately.

We ship within Germany, throughout the EU and to other countries outside the EU using DHL. Shipments to the USA are sent by UPS as standard.

Worldwide shipping by UPS or FedEx is also available on request. Any additional costs for these shipping options will be charged separately.

Consumers within the European Union have the statutory right of withdrawal and return. For deliveries to countries outside the EU, we do not offer a voluntary right of withdrawal or return. Further information can be found in our shipping and withdrawal terms.
Legal Guarantee & Commercial Guarantee

For Buyers outside the European Union

For buyers outside the European Union, AntiguoShop provides a voluntary one-year commercial guarantee on the purchased clock, starting from the date the clock is received.

The guarantee covers the repair of the clock free of charge by AntiguoShop or by a specialist repairer appointed by AntiguoShop.

The voluntary guarantee does not cover normal wear and tear resulting from age or use, or parts subject to wear. These include, in particular, mainsprings, suspension springs, isochronism springs and other auxiliary springs, cables and cords, as well as electrical contacts. The voluntary guarantee also does not cover damage resulting from improper handling or operation, incorrect installation or commissioning, or damage caused by external influences.

The consumer's statutory rights in respect of defects remain unaffected.

The buyer is responsible for the cost of shipping the clock to AntiguoShop and for the return shipping costs.

If a repair is technically impossible or economically unreasonable, an appropriate individual solution will be agreed with the buyer. This voluntary guarantee does not give rise to any entitlement to a refund of the purchase price.

The voluntary guarantee exists in addition to any statutory rights in respect of defects. The exercise of statutory rights in respect of defects is free of charge, and these rights are not restricted by the voluntary guarantee.

Making a Guarantee Claim

To make a claim under the guarantee, please contact AntiguoShop by email at info@antiguoshop.de. Please provide the order number and describe the problem as precisely as possible. Photos or a short video may be helpful in assessing the problem.

Please do not return the clock without prior agreement. If a return is necessary, the return shipment and the next steps will first be agreed with AntiguoShop.

Guarantor

Thomas Köhler
Margarethenstraße 12
93161 Sinzing
Germany
Email: info@antiguoshop.de