{"product_id":"zentra","title":"ZentRa Mantel Clock with Hermle Floating-Balance Movement and Striking Mechanism, 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ZentRa mantel clock combines the clean geometry of the Mid-Century period with a softly curved case. The warm wood, dark sides and gold-coloured trim frame the light-coloured dial. Its slim, slightly splayed brass feet are a characteristic design feature of the 1960s and give the clock an elegant, almost floating appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the centre is the trapezoidal dial, with its light-coloured chapter ring and bold hour markers. The ZentRa lettering identifies the brand for which the clock was made. Inside is a mechanical Hermle movement with a floating balance escapement and striking mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its balanced shape and warm colours, the clock makes a distinctive accent on a sideboard, chest of drawers or shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin and dating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clock dates from the 1960s. It was made by Uhrenfabrik Franz Hermle \u0026amp; Sohn in Reichenbach am Heuberg for ZentRa-Markenuhren GmbH in Cologne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts curved case, geometric dial surround and gold-coloured details reflect the design style of the Mid-Century period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement and technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside is a mechanical Hermle movement, calibre 130-020, with a floating balance escapement and striking mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe floating balance escapement works without a conventional pendulum. A mechanical oscillating system regulates the timekeeping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe striking mechanism sounds on a gong with three rods. The clock strikes the number of hours on the hour and once on the half-hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe movement has been restored, checked and adjusted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase, dial and design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case has a broad, softly curved shape, with dark sides and a warm, grained wood front. Gold-coloured trim follows the contours of the case and frames the dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe light-coloured, trapezoidal chapter ring features dark, elongated hour markers. The wood-coloured centre holds the hands, two winding apertures and the ZentRa lettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour slim, slightly splayed brass feet lift the case subtly above the surface. The combination of wood, dark sides and gold-coloured accents gives the clock its distinctive Mid-Century character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition and restoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clock has been restored, checked and adjusted. It is offered with the applicable statutory warranty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurther signs of age and use may be present. Please also refer to the product photographs, which form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe movement is wound with a winding key. The striking mechanism sounds the corresponding number of hours on the hour and one strike on the gong at the half-hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe correct winding key and written instructions for setting up and operating the clock are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can watch and listen to the clock and its striking mechanism in our video.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVideo with sound: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zwtlUMwo-4A\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/zwtlUMwo-4A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOption to convert to a modern quartz movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ZentRa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Uhrenfabrik Franz Hermle \u0026amp; Sohn, Reichenbach am Heuberg, Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommissioned by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ZentRa-Markenuhren GmbH, Cologne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mechanical mantel clock \/ table clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-Century, with a curved wooden case and gold-coloured accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trapezoidal, with a light-coloured chapter ring and dark hour markers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mechanical Hermle calibre 130-020 with floating balance escapement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking mechanism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Three-rod gong; strikes the hour count on the hour and once on the half-hour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Restored, checked and adjusted; offered with the applicable statutory warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions and weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 9.8″ – 25 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 7.1″ – 18 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 3.5″ – 9 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 3.0 lbs – 1,360 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pictured ZentRa mantel clock with its mechanical movement and striking mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe correct winding key and written instructions for setting up and operating the clock are also included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe carefully package the clock to ensure it is protected in transit. Particular care is taken to protect the case, dial and delicate mechanical components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur philosophy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are Lenka and Thomas, and we love old clocks. Not only for their technology, but also for the stories they tell. Every clock that leaves our workshop has been restored with patience, care and great respect for its history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt AntiguoShop, we believe that exceptional things 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"AntiguoShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55518266491219,"sku":null,"price":279.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1096\/1541\/5635\/files\/IMG_8543.jpg?v=1792390161","url":"https:\/\/www.antiguoshop.de\/en-de\/products\/zentra","provider":"AntiguoShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}