{"product_id":"1930s-art-deco-oak-mantel-clock-german-gong-strike-pendulum-clock-serviced","title":"1930s Art Deco Oak Mantel Clock German Gong Strike Pendulum Clock Serviced","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003e1930s Art Deco Oak Mantel Clock, Bee Ess – Mahn \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;1,400\u0026amp;family=Source+Sans+3:wght@300;400;600\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n\n  body {\n    background: #f7f4ef;\n    color: #1c1c1c;\n    font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n\n  .hero {\n    background: #1a1a1a;\n    color: #f7f4ef;\n    padding: 48px 32px 40px;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n  .hero-eyebrow {\n    font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;\n    font-size: 11px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    letter-spacing: 0.2em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    color: #b8924a;\n    margin-bottom: 14px;\n  }\n  .hero h1 {\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n    font-size: 2rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n  }\n  .hero-sub {\n    font-size: 1rem;\n    color: #c8c0b4;\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n  }\n\n  .trust-bar {\n    background: #b8924a;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    justify-content: center;\n    gap: 0;\n  }\n  .trust-item {\n    padding: 10px 20px;\n    font-size: 0.8rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    letter-spacing: 0.05em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\n  }\n  .trust-item:last-child { border-right: none; 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Co Clock Repairs · Norwich\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch1\u003e1930s Art Deco Oak Mantel Clock, \"Bee Ess\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero-sub\"\u003eEight-day twin-train movement, gong strike on hours and half-hours · Fully serviced and ready to enjoy today\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"trust-bar\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"trust-item\"\u003eFully Serviced\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"trust-item\"\u003eRunning \u0026amp; Tested\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"trust-item\"\u003eKey Included\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"trust-item\"\u003eHonest Descriptions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eThe Clock\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eBold Art Deco Styling, Properly Brought Back to Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis 1930s mantel clock is a striking example of Art Deco design, with a stepped oak case built up in a series of geometric tiers and finished with striking herringbone and sunburst parquetry veneer across the base. A chrome bezel frames the dial, which carries bold black Arabic numerals but no printed maker's name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eInside is a twin-train mechanical movement striking a gong on the hours and half-hours. The rear door retains its original cabinet label, marked \"Bee Ess\" and dated 1937, giving a clear indication of when the case was fitted and inspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eClocks with this level of geometric case detailing, and with an original dated label still intact, are increasingly hard to find. This one has had the full Mahn \u0026amp; Co treatment and is ready to go straight onto your mantelpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pills\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eArt Deco\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eOak Case\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eParquetry Veneer\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eEight-Day\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eGong Strike, Hours \u0026amp; Half-Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eDated Cabinet Label, 1937\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eA Case Built for the Art Deco Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe stepped, \"waterfall\" silhouette and geometric parquetry seen on this case are hallmarks of 1930s Art Deco cabinet-making, a striking departure from the rounded napoleon's hat and lancet cases that had dominated the previous decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe original cabinet label to the rear door, marked \"Bee Ess\" and dated 1937, ties the case to that period precisely. The dial itself carries no printed maker's name, so no claim is made as to the origin of the movement beyond what the case label documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eThe Movement\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eFully Serviced \u0026amp; Running Beautifully\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis movement has been fully stripped to component level, cleaned, and rebuilt using Novostar oil on the mainsprings and synthetic clock oil on the pivots. It was then bench tested over several days to confirm reliable timekeeping and a clean, correct strike before being offered for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe gong strike sounds clearly on the hours and half-hours. Wind it, set it going, and it will do exactly what it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Bee Ess\", dated 1937\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEight-day twin-train mechanical movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrike\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGong strike on the hours and half-hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOak, with parquetry veneer detailing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilvered, Arabic numerals, no printed maker's name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39 cm wide · 25 cm tall · 13 cm deep\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e15⅓ in · 9⅞ in · 5⅛ in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eHonest Assessment — This One Presents Well\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"condition-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e The oak case has been gently cleaned and polished as part of our preparation, and the parquetry veneer retains good definition and colour contrast. There is light age-related wear, small marks, and old woodworm holes as shown in the photographs, with no sign of ongoing activity. The timber remains structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear door:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows age-related wear and old paint marks but is fully functional and retains the original \"Bee Ess\" cabinet label dated 1937.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial and bezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e The silvered dial is clean and legible, with bold Arabic numerals. The chrome bezel presents well with only minor age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully serviced by Mahn \u0026amp; Co. Running well and keeping good time. Strike is functioning correctly on the hours and half-hours. Ready to use immediately on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"footer\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From Mahn \u0026amp; Co?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"footer-points\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEvery clock we sell has been fully stripped, cleaned, lubricated, and bench tested. We do not list clocks that are not running properly — what you read is what arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWe describe condition honestly. If something is less than perfect, we say so. There are no nasty surprises when the box is opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMahn \u0026amp; Co is a clock repair and sales business based in Norwich, England. We work on British and French movements every day and know these clocks inside out — literally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWe pack with care and ship promptly. If anything is not right when it arrives, we will make it right. That is not small print — it is how we operate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBuying a clock like this should be a pleasure. We aim to make it one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"footer-sign\"\u003eMahn \u0026amp; Co Clock Repairs · Norwich, England\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54346576298323,"sku":"EB-147417840071","price":149.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/4160\/8275\/files\/57_c6dc7528-8b0e-42f5-8f89-739c9409102e.jpg?v=1784451799","url":"https:\/\/mahnandco.co.uk\/products\/1930s-art-deco-oak-mantel-clock-german-gong-strike-pendulum-clock-serviced","provider":"Mahn and Co Clock Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}