EMES Mechanical Wooden Mantel Clock with Chime, 1960s

This EMES mantel clock from the 1960s pairs a long, wooden case with a softly rounded dial surround. The warm grain and fine gold-coloured lines give it a calm, elegant presence. The dark centre of the dial contrasts with the light chapter ring, while the gold-coloured hands add a subtle accent.

Its broad, balanced shape looks especially at home on a sideboard or buffet. The clock makes a distinctive impression without taking up much vertical space, and sits comfortably in both a traditional and a more understated interior.

Inside is a mechanical Hermle movement with a floating balance, calibre 140-010. The Bim-Bam chime sounds on four rods: once on the half hour and on the hour according to the number of hours. A rotary control on the back can be used to silence the chime.

In our workshop

We completely dismantled the mechanical movement, thoroughly cleaned and serviced it, lubricated it correctly and adjusted it. We then tested the clock. It runs very well and keeps accurate time.

Option to convert to a modern quartz movement

This EMES mantel clock can be converted to a modern quartz movement on request, either with an electronic chime or without a chime. If you would like a conversion, please add the desired conversion option to your cart as well.

The conversion is made to order and cannot be reversed. The historic case is retained; the mechanical movement is replaced with the selected quartz movement.

At a glance

Clock type: mechanical mantel clock
Clock maker: Uhrenfabrik Müller & Schlenker – EMES GmbH & Co., Schwenningen in the Black Forest, Germany
Date: 1960s
Case: wood with gold-coloured decorative lines
Movement: mechanical Hermle movement with floating balance, calibre 140-010
Chime: Bim-Bam on four rods; once on the half hour and on the hour according to the number of hours; can be silenced with a rotary control on the back
Width: approx. 50 cm
Height: approx. 20.5 cm
Depth: approx. 13 cm
Weight: approx. 2,100 g

You can watch the clock working and hear its chime in our video: Video with sound.

Condition

There are slight marks to the lacquer on the dial, as well as light signs of use below the dial. Further age-related and use-related marks may be present. The photographs form part of the description.

Included

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

Our philosophy

We are Lenka and Thomas, and we love old clocks — not only for their mechanisms, but also for the stories they carry. Every clock that leaves our workshop has been restored with patience, skilled care and deep respect for its history. At AntiguoShop, we believe that remarkable objects deserve a second chance. That is why we give historic clocks a new lease of life, so they can continue to delight people and enrich a home for years to come.