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Mauthe Clock Company
Frederich Mauthe (from) Schwenningen (FMS)
1844 - 1976
So my wife and I have been looking for a nice Grandfather clock for some time. One day we found one at an Estate sale and got it. The clock is a 1930's Mauthe pendulum Long Case clock, click here to see it. We didn't know much about it and I couldn't find very much information in one place on the internet, so I decided to create this page all about FMS Mauthe clocks from many sources, and two other pages one about Long Case clocks, and the last about pendulum clocks and setting the accuracy of a pendulum clock. If you have any comments, suggestions, corrections, please send them. Enjoy!
E mail: George L at GLEUENBERGER dot com (longhand eludes the spammers!)
Mauthe
Friedrich Mauthe started a small clock factory in Schwenningen in
1870 and by 1899 the firm was also making its own cases. It is
said that just before the war, 60% of all the German made clocks
the UK imported were made by Mauthe. In the 1950's they produced
a motor rewound battery electric clock movement which was used in
Metamec clocks. The factory ceased production in 1976.
Note: (3/7/2003) The references I have seen indicate the Mauthe company started in 1876. But, if you look at the Mauthe promotional alarm clock at the end of the page, the logo says, "Clocks of Character since 1844" and this is on a Mauthe product!! So I changed my date above to reflect that. So it looks like Mauthe reigned from 1844 to 1976.
From ftp://ftp.webcom.com/pub/z4murray/sweet/mauthe.txt
and http://www.atmos-man.com/sweet.shtml
Friedrich Mauthe (clocks/watches) Germany
June 02, 1822 - February 02, 1884
Started as a general supplier for clockmakers tools and
equipment. Mauthe accepted clocks on a barter system. As the
demand for clocks grew, Mauthe started his own manufacturing
enterprise in 1876. His sons Christian and Jacob joined the
family enterprise in 1876.
In 1886 the Mauthe factory started her own spring drawing
facilities.
In 1899 a case factory was added, by 1900, 1000 employees were on
the payroll. In 1915 Mauthe added their own sawmill and milling
shop.
In 1923 the year of inflation made competition for Mauthe tough.
In 1930 2000 workers produced 45,000 clocks and watches a week.
By 1923, 60% German clocks exported to London were Mauthe. In
1970, Mauthe struggled for survival, in 1975 the company was in
receivership and forced to close in 1976.
A great place to see and learn about different clocks is EBAY,
the great price equalizer: EBAY
Mauthe Clocks
Mauthe Trademarks:
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Friedrich Mauthe (from) Schwenningen (FMS) |
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Friedrich Mauthe Uhrenfabrik - Germany from 1888 |
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F. MAUTHE GERMANY (there's a brass rod in the view,
sorry). Westminster Chime Mantel Clock |
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FR. MAUTHE GERMANY From an "Antique" Mauthe Germany Bronze Wall Clock |
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MAUTHE ELECTRIC metal and wood Electric Wall Clock |
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ORIGINAL Mauthe Old Mauthe West Minster Chime Clock |
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MAUTHE with clock dial numbers on the logo found on back of mantel clock, on the wood |
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MAUTHE MADE IN GERMANY found on back of an all wood mantel clock, chiming
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(cursive) Mauthe Mauthe Porcelain Wind Up Wall Clock. This clock is a white porcelain with gold tone markings. The hinged bubble glass face pulls open for winding |
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Mauthe had a brand mark called "Flora". I think this brand was on smaller alarm and kitchen clocks made after 1945. These clocks can have a
"Germany-US.Zone" mark on them also. |
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M A U T H E 1970's wall clock |
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I found one source that indicated there was a
trademark ‘Wizard’ written in a fancy style that was registered to Mauthe in 1922. Also that the "Wizard" logo is found on old wristwatches, and the dial says WIZARD at the top and Swiss at the bottom. |
Divina |
Divina marked on the gong base: documented in
Kochman's "European Clock and Watch Trademarks"
as a Mauthe product. However, Kochman attributes the name Divina as one of many trade marks used by Thiel Brothers in Germany. |
The town Villingen-Schwenningen, which is the regional headquarters for Schwarzwald-Baar is situated on the eastern edge of the Black Forest. Since the formerly separate towns are ideally situated, are charming and have a millennia-long history, they are a beautiful place both to live in or to visit. Villingen-Schwenningen is located in the southern part of Baden-Wurttenburg. It is across the Brigach Valley from the Black Forest. The town gives many good chances to work, gives various leisure facilities to enjoy and for the visitor there are many sight-seeing attractions, museums etc to look at
Mauthepark
The Mauthepark is a public park, laid out by the clock-maker
family, Mauthe. With an aviary and a beautiful area of trees,
invites you in to find peace. The church governors' house, which
was built in 1797 is in the park.
Villingen-Schwenningen Population 81,000 Clock Museum
Schwenningen – sundials, hourglasses, wall clocks,
grandfather clocks and pocket watches dating back to the
16th-19th century; a clockmakers workshop. Tue. - Sun. 10-12 am
and 2-6 pm Inustrial Clock Museum Schwenningen – docu-
mentations about the industrial clock production, machine
demonstrations, Museum-Shop and Cafe. Tue. - Sun. 10-12 am and
2-6 pm Franziskaner-Museum Villingen – oldest clocks of the
Black Forest, clock shields, workshop of a shield painter,
typical Black Forest items. Kienzle Uhren (specialized stockists
only). City-Rondell, shopping-centre, (former clock
factory Mauthe) Other sights: Museum "Altes
Rathaus"; International Aircraft Museum; walled old town
with cathedral; National Park "Schwenninger Moos";
source of the river Neckar in the municipal park
"Moeglingshoehe"; Ice Rink; Theatre "Am
Ring"; Concert Hall "Franziskaner". Tourist
Information, Rietstraße 8 78050 Villingen-Schwenningen Phone
07721/82-2340, Telefax 07721/82-2347
http://www.clockswatches.com/libm.htm
Mauthe, Frederich Uhrenfabrik GmbH.
A brief document giving the working dates of this maker, and a
photo of a longcase clock by them, in answer to a query on the
Bulletin Board.(Updated 10 April 2002)
http://www.canclockmuseum.ca/blackforest.htm
Blackforest Clock Company and Forestville Clock Company
The Blackforest Clock Company of Toronto, Ontario was founded by
Leopold and Sara Stossel in 1928. Both clock movements and
complete clocks were imported from Germany and sold through
department and jewelry stores across Canada. Their son Ed Stossel
started working part time with his parents' company in the 1930s,
and later became a full-time employee in the late 1940s.
Some assembly work was carried out in their Wellington Street
East factory. Initially, imported mantel clock and grandfather
clock movements were installed in cases made in Kitchener, but
later the complete mantel clocks were imported from Germany. This
arrangement was interrupted by the Second World War, which also
led to a name change to the Forestville Clock Company in 1941.
During the war years this company imported its clock movements
from England, the United States, and even France. However,
starting in the mid 1950s German factories again became the
source of most Forestville clocks, with Mauthe
being a major supplier.
After 1945 (Germany-US.Zone):
(From the NAWCC message board)
Mauthe was one one of the biggest clock factories in Germany and
was located at Schwenningen. After the Second World War Germany
the allies divided Germany (and Austria) into four zones, an
american, british, french and soviet zone. Some of the Eastern
territories of the former German Reich were occupied by Poland
and the Soviet Union. In 1949 the democratic Federal Republic of
Germany was founded including the territory of the three western
allies America, United Kingdom and France. The soviets reacted in
founding the socialist Democratic Republic of Germany. In 1990
both parts of Germany were united again. The US-Zone of Germany
lasted from 1945 to 1949. The location
"Germany-US.Zone" is important to specify when a Mauthe
clock was made, probably between 1945 and 1949. Unfortunately
Schwenningen was part of the french zone and not of the US-Zone.
So, is there a mistake here?? Did Mauthe favor US importers, not
France??
Mauthe had a brand mark called "Flora" manufactured
during this time. I think this brand was on smaller alarm and
kitchen clocks made after 1945.
Mauthe LongCase Clocks (Grandfather):
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From http://home.planet.nl/~telemet/item/21858.htm "Art deco grandfather clock in walnut, made by Mauthe from Germany. 76" tall and 25" wide adn 11.5" deep. It has a triple weight works with the westminster chime, which means it chimes every quarter a part of the melody up to the full hour. The walnut has some crackle due to its age. Beautiful large gold dial face with black hands, some paint chips missing on the hands. Beautiful full dark chime. In excellent working condition. Overall in excellent condition. I estimate it to be made around 1930" circa 1930
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MAUTHE Camelback Grandfather Clock. Circa 1925. A
Westminster Chime that chimes at each quarter hour and
strikes hour on the hour. A 12" Brass dial with
Raised Arabic numerals. Original teardrop weights. Chime
/silent levers just behind dial. Serial # 27510 Case is
ebony finish with raised wood carvings. 76"h x
28"w x 12.5"d Price includes delivery in
the Hickory Unifour area. On display at Hickory
Antiques Mall Hwy 70 S. circa
1925 |
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From http://www.thehyacinth.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Product/asp/product-id/315307.html: From the "Vintage Hyacinth" collection of antiques, the Hyacinth is pleased to offer a 7ft. tall German Oak Grandfather Clock in a carved case. The lower portion of the case showcases quarter sawn wood laid out in a traditional diamond pattern. This clock chimes every quarter hour in traditional Westminster chimes. Other features include triple brass weights, beveled glass and a carved bonnet. 19 ¾" wide. circa
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"Other" Kinds of clocks
Mauthe made:
Most of these are from EBAY, the great price
equalizer: EBAY
Mauthe Clocks
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GERMAN BERLINER BY THE MAUTHE CLOCK CO., TRADEMARK
FMS. WALNUT AND LINDENWOOD CASE. CELLULOID ARABIC CHAPTER
RING. EMBOSSED BRASS ART NOUVEAU FLORAL DIAL CENTER AND
PENDULUM BOB. 36"H X 15"W. 8 Day Movement (HR & ½ HR Gong strike) |
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GERMAN BOX CLOCK IN AN OAK VENEERED CASE WITH BEADING
DOWN THE DOOR SIDES AND AN APPLIED CARVING AT THE TOP.
BRASS SET BEVELED GLASS IN LOWER DOOR. SILVERED ARABIC
DIAL, BRASS PENDULUM BOB. 8 DAY MOVEMENT BY FMS (F.
MAUTHE), SCHWENNINGEN, GERMANY. 8 DAY SPRINGWOUND
MOVEMENT STRIKES THE HOURS AND ½ HOURS ON A COIL GONG.
H-30" X W-12 ½" X D-6" 8 Day Movement |
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Mauthe chiming wall clock. It is about 15 inches
high. It measures about 13 inches across the top of the
door covering the face. “Made in Germany” is
written in tiny letters under the “VI”.
“Mauthe” is clearly written on the face. This one is fairly common, I see it a lot on EBAY 8 day movement circa 1930 ~ $80 |
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Mauthe German
carriage alarm/music box clock The alarm is a seperate wind mechanism, and plays a song rather than ringing a bell, making it BOTH an alarm clock and a music box. The music continues to play until the mechanism winds down.Tin construction. It has an eagle with a very old "FM" logo on it, and is clearly marked "Mauthe Germany" on the inside. Also has "Made in Germany" on the face. 30 hour movement circa1940. ~ $100 |
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Art deco Mantel clock from Friedrich Mauthe, circa
1930, made in Germany. Delicate and intricate scroll work and detailing on all original finish. 8 day movement with charming Westminster Chime on 5 hammers. Beautiful Walnut veneer in excellent condition. Very rare and unusual flat-top design with exaggerated centre hump. Arabic numerals on Brass face. Comes with stylish pendulum and key for winding. Label on back reads "Original Mauthe, Made In Germany". Mauthe Co. operated from the Black Forest region of Germany Convex glass is in excellent condition. Measures 18 3/4" W by 8 1/4" H by 5" D 8 day movement circa 1930 ~ $445 |
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Mauthe Mantle Clock. Arabic cut out dial. The clock
is 14 1/2 inches long and 9 inches high. It has some very
nice carvings on each side of the case. The eight day
movement is signed with Mauthe's trademark. It has a nice
coiled gong, which it strikes on every hour. 8 day movement. circa 1930 ~ $30 |
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"1930's burled wood w/ chrome numbers MANTLE
clock made by Mauthe in Germany.the awesome veneer on the
face is called bookmark, it is four identical pieces
placed to form a unique pattern. measures 15 1/2" long, by 5 1/2" deep, and 8 1/2" tall" I think because of the logo is post 1945 (see logo's above) |
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MAUTHE PENDULUM CLOCK circa 1960 |
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Mauthe alarm clock. It has two legs and has the alarm
stop on top. It is 2 3/8" wide by 3" high and 1
1/2" deep ~ $30 |
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Mauthe travel alarm clock. It folds up into a case
that measures 3 inches square by 1-1/4 inches thick.
Clock face has the Mauthe script on the face at the upper
half and Eight Day in the lower half.. Case is metal
covered with blue leather. 8 day movement, windup circa 1970 ~ $10 |
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Originally the
clock, which was based on the shape of the Mauthe
alarm clock, was given by the manufacturer to the
local distributors for display at the shop front to
promote the sale of the MAUTHE the alarm clocks. It
has a 2.5 inch single-train round movement with
balance wheel and lever escapement, it does not ring.
The fairly stiff spring is wound by turning a long
shaft at the 5 o'clock position. The same shaft is also
used for setting the time. It's about 18 inches tall and is an 8 day movement. [Mauthe promotional item] Around 1950's Courtesy: Mun Chor-Weng, Singapore |
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Have you heard about the 100,000 Kilometer badges,
clocks and so on which are so looked after by vintage
volkswagen enthusiasts? Many were made by Mauthe! About 1949 the first 100,000 Kilometer drivers where honored by the VW company for driving more than 100,000 Kilometers with their cars without any major technical trouble. These watches were originally all different kinds but soon the VW company managed it more professional and all the watches became equal with stamped backs. The clocks where changed over the years several times. Differend brands were handed out sometimes at the same time. All had the big VW pressing on the back with a wreath and a 100,000 Kilometer writing. All their faces where black and the body goldplated. The most common brands where "Mauthe" and "Laco", more rare where "Junghans" or "Porta". |
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