{"product_id":"1930s-english-fht-art-deco-mantel-clock-gong-strike-vintage-mechanical-50cm","title":"1930s English FHT Art Deco Mantel Clock Gong Strike Vintage Mechanical 50cm","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eF.H.T. English Gong Striking Mantel Clock | Mahn \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@600;700\u0026amp;family=Source+Sans+3:wght@400;600\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n  body { font-family: 'Source Sans 3', Arial, sans-serif; color: #2b2b2b; line-height: 1.6; background: #f7f5f2; }\n  .wrap { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; background: #fff; }\n\n  .hero { background: #1a1a1a; color: #f2ede4; padding: 48px 36px; text-align: center; }\n  .hero h1 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }\n  .hero p.sub { color: #b8924a; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; }\n\n  .trust-bar { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 28px; background: #24211d; color: #d8cdb8; font-size: 13px; padding: 14px 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }\n  .trust-bar span { white-space: nowrap; }\n\n  .content { padding: 36px; }\n  .content h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 21px; border-bottom: 2px solid #b8924a; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 30px 0 14px; }\n  .content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }\n  .content p { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 15.5px; }\n\n  .pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 16px 0 6px; }\n  .pill { background: #f2ede4; border: 1px solid #b8924a; color: #6b5330; font-size: 13px; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; }\n\n  .checklist { list-style: none; margin: 10px 0; }\n  .checklist li { padding: 6px 0 6px 26px; position: relative; font-size: 15px; }\n  .checklist li::before { content: \"✓\"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: #b8924a; font-weight: 700; }\n\n  .dims-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 12px 0; font-size: 14.5px; }\n  .dims-table td { padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; }\n  .dims-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; width: 40%; }\n\n  .footer { background: #1a1a1a; color: #cfc7ba; padding: 28px 36px; font-size: 13.5px; text-align: center; }\n  .footer strong { color: #b8924a; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1\u003eF.H.T. English Gong Striking Mantel Clock\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003eCirca 1930s · Twin-Train Mechanical Movement · Restored by Mahn \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"trust-bar\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e⚖ Genuine Vintage Movement\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e🔧 Restored In-House\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e📦 30-Day Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e🌐 Careful UK Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA genuinely impressive mantel clock — at 50cm wide, this dwarfs the small tambour clocks most collectors are used to seeing, and commands real presence on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or hearth. The oak case is beautifully shaped, with sweeping curved shoulders, a domed top, beaded edge moulding, and turned column detailing flanking the silvered dial. Indicatively dated to the 1930s on case style and dial printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pills\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eTwin-Train Movement\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eGong Strike\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eKey Wound\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eSilvered Dial\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eOak Case\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eStatement Size\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eScale \u0026amp; Presence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMost 1930s mantel clocks that come through our workshop are compact tambour cases built to sit unobtrusively. This one is different — the wide, sculptural case and generous dial give it a commanding look that photographs undersell. If you want a clock that reads as a genuine centrepiece rather than a small accent, this is a rare size to find in good original condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eMaker \u0026amp; Movement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe backplate is clearly stamped \u003cstrong\u003e\"MADE IN F.H.T. ENGLAND\"\u003c\/strong\u003e within an oval cartouche, confirmed directly from the movement. The F.H.T. mark is an uncommon one — we see far more Enfield, Smiths, and Elliott movements pass through the workshop than F.H.T., which adds a point of interest for collectors who enjoy the lesser-documented English makers alongside the well-known names. This is a traditional twin-train key-wound mechanical clock, with separate going and striking trains, sounding on a full coiled gong for a rich, resonant strike rather than a thin chime-rod tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSilvered dial with bold Arabic numerals and pierced scroll hands, printed \"MADE IN ENGLAND\" beneath the 6. Protected by a hinged glazed bezel giving access to the winding arbors and hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eRestoration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFully serviced in our Norwich workshop. Mainsprings treated with Novostar oil and pivots with synthetic clock oil as standard practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"checklist\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMovement stripped, cleaned and inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMainsprings lubricated with Novostar oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePivots lubricated with synthetic clock oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTimekeeping and strike tested on the bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition for its age. Please refer to the photographs, which form part of the description and show the actual clock offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"dims-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50cm (19.7in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25cm (9.8in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15cm (5.9in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"footer\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMahn \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/strong\u003e — Antique \u0026amp; Vintage Clock Restoration, Norwich\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAll clocks come with a 30-day return policy. Please get in touch with any questions before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FHT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534119850323,"sku":"EB-147491328639","price":219.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/4160\/8275\/files\/57_568ef297-1815-43ab-b892-c3166acc458a.jpg?v=1786295442","url":"https:\/\/mahnandco.co.uk\/products\/1930s-english-fht-art-deco-mantel-clock-gong-strike-vintage-mechanical-50cm","provider":"Mahn and Co Clock Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}