Fredrich Mauthe Schwenningen German Wall Clock
In for repair is a FMS (Fredrich Mauthe Schwenningen) German wall clock. This is a time & strike "Free Swinger" which means the pendulum is outside the case and not contained in wood and glass. The stamp on the backside of the movement and with a little research found the maker. For more information about the "Guy" click this link for a brief history. For more information about the company, this link . The movement was removed from the case. The next two pictures show the condition of the back & front. Back Front It is easy to see the old dirty oil. Movement wear cannot be observed until the mainsprings are relaxed. Once the springs are relaxed, it is easy to see which pivot holes are worn and need rebuilding. A video of the pivot wear can be seen by clicking the image below. (apologize for the blurry image). The video shows 5 worn pivot holes that were worn out. There were 4 holes on the front side that a...