Maker (movement): FHS (Franz Hermle / Franz Hermle & Söhne)

Marking visible: “FHS 12 cm”

Period: ~1950s–1960s

Origin: Germany (West Germany era)

FHS supplied movements to many brands, so the case is often unbranded, but the movement is high-quality German production.

Mechanical 8-day movement

3 winding arbors (3 holes on dial):

Time

Strike (hour/half hour)

Chime (likely Westminster)

Rod gong chime block (visible on the right)

Pendulum-driven

Classic “boat shape / humpback” mantel case

Complete movement

Original pendulum present

Chime rods intact

Case  original, not refinished

Points to note:

Dial has wear / discoloration

Case has light scratches and aging

Movement looks dry → would benefit from service