Franz Hermle Westminster Bracket Clock - Franz Hermle - Brass, Oak - Second half 20th century

Hermle Clock History Hermle's watchmaking company owes its existence to a clockmaker who had a desire to build quality clocks, Franz Hermle. The company was founded in 1922, shortly after Germany began to recover from World War I, as the Franz Hermle Clock Company in the town of Gosheim, near Württemberg, Germany. Amazingly, at a time when the world economy was plunged into the Great Depression, the new German company was thriving. By the early 1930s, Hermle's clock company was a world leader in producing high-quality clock movements. Like other master clockmakers, Franz Hermle passed on his clockmaking expertise to his four sons: Gebhard, Alfred, Hans and Heinrich, changing the name of the company to Franz Hermle and Sohn. In addition to the manufacture of clock movements, Franz Hermle and Sohn expanded into the production of clocks and clock accessories. Franz Hermle died in 1953 and left the company to his sons. This model is a very nice Westminster 2 jewel. It has a well-running movement and is in very good condition. Height: 31 cm Width: 23 cm Depth: 14. 5 cm The clock will be packaged with the utmost care and sent by registered mail.