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Hermle Triple Chime Longcase Clock

Partially verified

This longcase clock is attributed to the manufacturer Hermle and dates to approximately 1970. The timepiece is housed within a walnut case featuring a swan-neck pediment, a turned finial, and a glazed trunk door that allows visibility of the pendulum and weights. The clock is powered by a weight-driven German musical movement capable of playing St. Michael, Whittington, and Westminster chimes at the quarter, half, and full hours. The dial displays four subsidiary dials for seconds, month, day, and date, accompanied by a moon phase indicator featuring a star and astral roller. The clock stands at a height of 207 centimeters. The auction description reports the clock is in working order following a recent service and retains its original dial, hands, and finish, though the case exhibits minor signs of age and cosmetic wear. It is supplied with a key.

Front view of the Hermle longcase clock showing the dial with moon phase aperture, subsidiary dials, and the walnut case with swan neck pediment.
Front view of the Hermle longcase clock showing the dial with moon phase aperture, subsidiary dials, and the walnut case with swan neck pediment. — Vintage Clocks UK. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintageclocks.uk
Category
Clock · Longcase clock
Maker / attribution
Hermle
Reference
2421
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1970
Source-reported place
Germany

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and External Construction

The clock is housed in a walnut case that incorporates traditional design elements including a swan-neck pediment and a central turned finial. The trunk of the clock is fitted with a glazed door which provides a view of the internal components, specifically the pendulum and weights.

The overall dimensions of the unit are recorded as 207 centimeters in height, 49 centimeters in width, and 32 centimeters in depth. The auction description notes that the case maintains its original finish but indicates that there are minor signs of age and cosmetic wear visible upon inspection.

Evidence for this section
  • “Walnut case”
  • “Swan neck top pediment, turned finial, glazed trunk, walnut case.”
  • “Good condition for age, showing minor signs of age and cosmetic wear to the case.”

Dial and Complications

The clock face is identified as the original dial and hands. It features a decorative brass-colored ground and a moon phase aperture positioned in the arch, which includes a star and astral roller.

Beneath the main chapter ring, four subsidiary dials are arranged to display seconds, month, day, and date functions. These complications are integrated into the main dial assembly, which is set behind the glazed front panel of the hood.

Evidence for this section
  • “Original dial & Original hands”
  • “4 subsidiary dials, seconds, month, day, date”
  • “Star astral Moon roller”

Movement and Functionality

The clock is powered by a weight-driven German musical movement. This mechanism is configured to play three distinct melodies: St. Michael, Whittington, and Westminster.

The chimes are programmed to sound at the quarter, half, and full-hour marks. According to the auction description, the clock is in working order and has recently undergone a service, and it is sold inclusive of the winding key.

Evidence for this section
  • “German musical movement”
  • “St micheal, Wittington & Westminster chime”
  • “Triple chime Musical clock, chimes to the quarter, half’s and hour.”
  • “Working Order, recently serviced”

Open research questions

  • Is there a specific model name for this 1970s Hermle longcase configuration?
  • Does the movement contain any specific internal serial or caliber identifiers to confirm the 1970s dating?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Hermle Triple Chime Longcase Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerHermle“Hermle”
Datecirca 1970“ca 1970”
Movement TypeWeight driven German musical movement“Weight driven German musical movement”
ChimesSt Michael, Wittington & Westminster“St micheal, Wittington & Westminster chime”
Dimensions207cm height x 49cm width x 32cm depth“Measures 207cm height x 49cm width. 32cm depth.”
Case MaterialWalnut“Walnut case”

Visible details

  • Dial includes four subsidiary dials for seconds, month, day, and date
  • Moon phase display features an astral roller and star motifs
  • Case constructed of walnut with a swan neck pediment
  • Glazed trunk door allows view of interior pendulum and weights

Research qualifications

  • The exact date of manufacture is stated only as circa 1970
  • The extent of the recent service is not specified beyond being performed

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Wonderful Hermle Triple chime musical Longcase Clock

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 49aad48a34

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