chimney clock - Wood, Brass - 1950-1960

The table clock shown is a vintage Hermle mantel clock / mantelpiece clock (a classic model in the so-called Napoleon style) from the 1950s or 1960s, made of wood with brass accents.

Features of this clock:

• Brand: Hermle (Franz Hermle & Sohn, Germany)
• Model: Classic wooden mantel clock with a distinctive Napoleon-style arch.
• Dial: White or cream-colored chapter ring with clear numerals and a wooden or light-colored center bearing the brand name “Hermle.”
• Movement: Usually fitted with a mechanical 8-day spring-driven movement that is wound with a winding key (with the winding holes visible on the left and right of the dial).