Mantel clock - Mid-century modern Brass, Glass, Wood - 1960-1970 - Mid-Century

About this object: Vintage design

A beautifully sculptural mantel clock that embodies the essence of mid-century modern design. This example was made in Germany by Hermle in the 1960s and stands out for its elongated, architectural silhouette and balanced proportions.

Its horizontal form, with wing-like extensions and a gently curved top, gives it a strong visual presence without compromising on elegance or restraint. The warm-toned wood veneer, with its rich grain, creates a subtle contrast with the light-colored frame around the dial, lending the object depth and refinement.

At the center is a recessed dial, framed by a cream-colored ring with refined gold-colored hour markers. The original, angular hands reinforce the graphic, almost minimalist composition; the result is an object that feels both timeless and distinctly modernist.

Alongside its aesthetic qualities, the clock houses a high-quality German mechanical movement (model 150-010). This movement is wound with a key and has two winding points: one for the timekeeping mechanism and one for the striking mechanism—a durable example of Hermle craftsmanship.

This is not merely a clock, but a sculptural object—ideal as a focal point in a carefully curated interior, whether mid-century, contemporary, or eclectic.

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with light, age-appropriate signs of use. The case has a beautiful finish and lovely patina. The mechanism is complete.

After the clock had gone unused for years, it was wound and immediately started running again.
The clock is in good working order.
Keeps time reasonably well.
The chime strikes on the hour and half-hour, with a different sound for each.
However, it strikes a few minutes after the hour and half-hour. This needs to be reset!
A light service would not go amiss, as it has been quite some time since the last one.

Materials:
Wood veneer, metal, glass

Period:
1960s

Designer: HERMLE
Manufacturer: HERMLE
Design period: 1960 to 1969
Production period: 1960 to 1969
Country of origin: Germany
Style: Mid-Century

Warranty certificate Uhr Nr. 99126400.
This is the clock's unique serial number. In the 1960s, manufacturers sometimes subtly incorporated the production date into this number. In this case, the digits 64 in the middle (99126400) very likely refer to the production year 1964. This number often appears only on paper and was added to the warranty certificate by hand or with a stamping machine during quality control or at the time of sale.
The digits 64 also appear on the movement.

As does 150-010: this is the movement's model number. It indicates the technical design of the mechanism (an 8-day movement with a floating balance and a specific striking mechanism).