Vintage Mauthe W500 IV Mantel Clock – German Mechanical Movement (Restoration Project / Spares)
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A classic vintage German mantel clock manufactured by the renowned Friedrich Mauthe GmbH (Schwenningen).
Featuring a beautiful Art Deco influenced "Napoleon Hat" curved wooden cabinet, this piece makes a fantastic restoration project or a valuable source of authentic spare parts for clock smiths and hobbyists.
Key Features & Technical Details:
Brand:
Mauthe (Germany)Movement Model:
Legendary Mauthe W500 IV mechanical movement (stamped on the backplate)
Chime System:
3-Train movement with a 5-rod chime assembly (includes a manual chime silencer/lock lever)
Technical Stamps:
Stamped "373" and "14 / 179" (specifying a 14cm pendulum requirement at 179 beats per minute)
Condition Notes (Please Read Before Buying):
Exterior:
The wooden cabinet is structurally intact.
The printed numbers on the wooden dial face have faded over time.
Glass/Bezel:
The front protective glass cover and brass frame rim are missing.
Mechanism:
The internal brass movement looks clean, but the top suspension spring and the pendulum rod are missing.
The clock is currently sold as non-running/as-is.
This is a beautiful piece of mid-century German horology waiting to be brought back to life, or used to harvest a highly sought-after W500 mechanical gear train.
Length 400mm
Width 120mm
Height 210mm
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