Antique Mauthe Wall Clock. Germany, 1925

Stunning Mauthe wall clock with solid wooden box, made in Germany in 1920. The clock works perfectly: the movement has been overhauled and cleaned in order to guarantee an optimal performance. It mounts a solid walnut wooden box in a neoclassic style, profusely decorated with columns, crowning pieces, pillars and fine hand-carved details. The box has been completely restored and today shows off a really impressive look. The original French-polish finis has been polished and renewed so now it shows off a warm satin glow that enhances the lovely golden-brown color of the wood. The box has a central open door with a glass pane that lets us see the white face with black Roman numbers and the pendulum bob. This piece bears a curious decoration, an embossed motive depicting a couple of Dutch peasants dancing happily. Flanking the door there are two symmetrical turned and carved half-balusters. At the top of the clock there is a lovely hand-carved and turner architectural detail composed of symmetrical motives. The clocks movement bears the engraved manufacturers logo with the letters F, M and S. It also bears the serial number 55006 and the initials D.R.P. A real classic of design and decoration, this beautiful antique Mauthe wall clock will look great in a stylish dining room. Measurements: Width: 12.9 in / 33 cm. Height: 38.1 / 97 cm.Mauthe Clocks - History The Mauthe factory was founded by Friedrich Mauthe and his wife Marie Kienzle in 1844. It was located in Schwenningen, Germany and produced component parts for watch and clock movements. In the late 1860s Mauthe started to manufacture their own wall clocks, as well as complete movements. In 1876 the business passed to the sons, Christian and James. In 1899 they added a case factory, and in 1900 the staff was composed of 1000 employees. Mauthes manufacturing volume was so big that in 1923, 60% of the exported German clocks and watches were made by them. In 1904 the business was taken over by the third generation, and in 1925 they launched a new trademark with the image of a right-looking eagle with outstretched wings, holding with its claws a three-section plate containing the letters F, M and S.