FHS German Mantle Clock

Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:28 am     Post subject: FHS German Mantle Clock

Hi, I was recently given a what I think is a mantle clock. It has an emblem engraved on the back which has the initals FHS stamped around a clock and has the word Germany under that stamp and the numbers 340-020 under that. On the back cover of the clock it has A.S 2/147. I am hoping someone might be able to give me some information on this clock. I and furnish a picture it has a moon dial above the face and is quite lovely. It chimes and plays what I believe is Westminster chime but it is off a minute.
I would like to know if I can get a manual or some information to assist me if I can adjust it. I can furnish a photo. Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge. barbara bjfc@comcast.net
I forgot to mention there is the number 84 above that stamp.

Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:25 am     Post subject: FHS clock

The FHS and clock emblem is the logo for Franz Hermle & Sons. Their original factory was established in Germany but in recent years they have opened a US factory as well.
#340 020 is a westminster chime mantel clock movement that has been available from Hermle for many years and is still being built today. The '84' stamped into the back plate is the year of manufacture. Hermle incorporated movements into their own completed clocks as well as supplying movements to many other firms.
Adjusting the minute hand to correspond to the actual time is a fairly easy procedure. You'll note that the hands are held in place by a knurled nut. If the nut is loosened the minute hand can be removed. On the back of the minute hand is a brass boss. If you grasp the boss firmly with a pair of needle nose pliers you can then move the hand slightly in either direction. Move the hand in the direction desired. i.e. if it chimes before the hand points exactly to 12 then the hand has to be moved in that direction. The minute hand has a squared hub and can only be replaced in one of four positions on the minute hand shaft. Replace the knurled nut and tighten.

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:15 pm     Post subject:

I would not be worried about a minute.it likely needs servicing.It is a easy fix though.