1960's Wooden Kienzle Mantle Clock

I bought this nifty modern looking clock at Antiques and Funk in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Here is a link to pictures of that great shop:

http://www.leifnorman.net/antiques-and-funk-oct-27-2011/

The styling of this Kienzle, pronounced KIN-zlah, clock appears to be from the 1960's. I can not find a photo of a similar one on the Google or on eBay. It could be from the fifties, but the plastic housing on the back makes me think it is a bit newer than that.

A curved glass front swings away for cleaning of the enamelled stamped metal clock face 

or to adjust the hands directly.
There is no chime or alarm.

The wood is Teak, or at the very least, Teakish.

Robust clear plastic cover for the clock mechanism.

Founded in 1822, Kienzle claims to be the oldest German Clock maker in the world.

This company was the first to make clocks for automobiles. Being a high priced option, to have a clock in your car, these clocks appeared in upper class cars like BMW and Roll Royce.

The Kienzle name is made from delicate metal.

This clock has a tiny FOREIGN  label on it.

The speed of the clock is adjusted by moving the needle with a small flat screwdriver.  The time can also be adjusted from the back with the knurled knob.

KienzleUhrenFabriken AG

One of the Seven Red Jewels is visible in the clock mechanism.

"Kienzle 606c" clock mechanism

The metal gears, springs and rods of this clock mechanism make for some nice photographs.

1.5 Volt D Cell (Monozelle) goes here to power the clock

Kienzle Wooden Mantle Clock in Teak

Weight, without D battery: 588 grams
16 cm tall
21.5 cm wide
6 cm deep

Stylish Modern Clock Design

Kienzle has many timepieces in interesting designs, from what I can see on eBay. If I see another one in an antique store, I might pick up a companion for this one!

A small rubber cap fits over the centre of the dial

Kienzle Uhren Bus from the 1930's

The early Thirties saw Art Deco styled wristwatches and were promoted with this amazing Kienzle bus!

Also in the early Thirties, Kienzle started making Aviation Clocks; that is, timepieces for Cockpits. These clocks were eight day clocks, which meant they only had to be wound once a week, which was a good idea for working environments like inside airplanes. Eight day clocks, in the much larger form of Longcase clocks, or Grandfather clocks, have been around since the late 1700's, but to make them small enough to fit into a dashboard is a feat.

Kienzle has also made a record breaking Diving Watch that is resistant to 12000 meters. I'm not sure how many Scuba divers can make it Seven and a half miles down, but the watch can take it.

For more information on Kienzle, click on the Link:

http://kienzle1822.com/en/kienzle/brand/history/