Clocks, Watches/F. Mauthe clock

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Expert: - 2/18/2011


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Gentleman:thank for your attention;
I am an enthusiast of the clocks ,my aunt gave it to me  a  F.Mauthe wall clock , was of you parents few years ago.
I am restore with slowness...My question is if you inform me the model or manufactured year ,or any information  of this beautifully clock.
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clock information:

F.Mauthe
593289
w45
42/105
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I appreciate your time.
best regards
Enrique Aguilera
Leon,Guanajuato.Mexico

Answer
En English:  Enrique, clock companies made many different models over time and they had different numbers on them for serial numbers and sometimes date codes.  I do not know the date code, but I have sent out an inquiry to my Internet Clocksmiths Group to see if anyone might have an answer for your Mauthe.

En Espanol: Enrique, las empresas del reloj hecho muchos modelos diferentes en el tiempo y que había un número diferente de ellos para los números de serie y, a veces los códigos de fecha. No sé el código de fecha, pero me han enviado una pregunta a mi Grupo Clocksmiths Internet para ver si alguien puede tener una respuesta para su Mauthe.

John Newman
THE VILLAGE CLOCKSMITH
Old Prattvillage
Prattville, Alabama  

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As much as I would like to offer values of clocks, I am not a certified appraiser and will not venture into giving an unresearched guess. There is very little published information on what I consider to be the value of "modern production clocks". Considerations are what the clock originally sold for, the condition of the case and movement, and particularly the area in which you live, the demand and the economy. ALSO, WATCHES ARE NOT MY FIELD. However, I can advise the clock owner on proper maintenance of a clock to keep it running, small corrections and adjustments and how to move a clock without damaging it. I can also advise on obtaining parts for clocks. It helps if you can send any information on the clock movement which is usually found on the back plate of the movement. I have been a clockmaker for about 35 years and was plant engineer in the mid 90's and later operations and engineering consultant at Emperor Clock Company in Fairhope, Alabama. I now have my own clock shop.

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One of my greatest accomplishments was traveling to China to assist a clock factory in building clocks to the standards which we required. With the proper specifications and quality control, some beautiful clock cases were built. The factory people from the wood carvers to the plant manager were very congenial, friendly and I left a lot of wonderful friends when I returned from my trips.

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Chamber of Commerce Small Business Committee

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Horological Times, a publication of the American Watch and Clockmakers Instute. Collaberated column author, with Photos and ideas for clock movement conversion article.

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Associate of Science Mechanical Engineering Technology Emperor Introductory Clock Repair (Eventually taught a portion of the class after becoming employee)

Awards and Honors
Small Business of the Quarter (Prattville, Alabama) Leadership Class of 2009 (Autauga County, Alabama)

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