VINTAGE SCHATZ GERMAN ANNIVERSARY MANTEL CLOCK
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SCHATZ German made anniversary dome mantel clock is in excellent physical condition but is nonworking. The rolled lip glass dome is crystal clear glass with no fog, no chips, no dings, which is unusual for a clock of this age. Upon close examination found one superficial scratch about 1/2 inch long. The base has no cracks nor splits. The drive mechanism back is stamped JAHRESUHRENFABRIK 49 GERMANY. I have owned and worked on several of this type clock in the past. In almost all cases the flat, thin, fragile suspension wire is broken or missing. This is easily replaced but what is important is that top clamp-on fork is not missing. Also that the mainspring is not broken. These clocks rely on zero friction so they require cleaning and lubrication every so many years. A properly working clock should run for a year on one winding. If it has too much friction in the drive mechanism or not setting perfectly level it will simply stop. The suspended balls have an adjustment for timing accuracy. Naturally you need to polish them occasionally with Brasso to keep them looking good. The wind up keys are available. This clock has a broken suspension wire but the clamp-on fork at the top is intact. The mainspring winds up ok. It shows a few stress lines w it is pinned but it is still solidly attached. The wind up key is missing. In the listing
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