Expert: Kenneth Saunders - 5/8/2007

Question
QUESTION: I recently purchased an antique clock.  It is chain driven.  It is a Linden clock from West Germany.  My question is, are Linden clocks made anywhere else and where could I find more information on this particular clock.
ANSWER: Kim: are there any numbers or markings on the rear brass plate of the mechanism? I have never seen a Linden with a movement made by them. Kinda like Howard Miller is not a clock movement maker either. Never seen an "antique" Linden clock either (100+ years old) Might be the first. No clue for historical info.

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QUESTION: I found some numbers: M120M-54   Cuckoo Clock MFG INC. Germany.  Hope this helps.

Answer
Sorry I can not give you any info --the numbers are not known to me --Cuckoo Clock MFG INC made the movement - no info at hand on them either --sorry.

another expert on this web site said:"Your clock is probably one manufactured in Germany for Linden Clocks which currently is a subsidiary of Seth Thomas; however, at one time Linden was a standalone company that used the Cuckoo Clock Mfg company of New York City as its supplier.  These clocks were sold by Sears & Roebuck and other major retailers in the USA.  AMS was the German factory that made the movement"  

I think he has it wrong--Seth Thomas clocks are now made by Linden!