{"product_id":"1930s-hac-german-mantel-clock-fully-serviced-gong-strike-vintage-antique","title":"1930s HAC German Mantel Clock Fully Serviced Gong Strike Vintage Antique","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Source Sans 3',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;color:#292929;line-height:1.65;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1512;color:#ffffff;padding:40px 24px;text-align:center;border-radius:8px 8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;letter-spacing:3px;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#b8924a;\"\u003eMahn \u0026amp; Co Clock Repairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch1 style=\"margin:0;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:32px;letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003e1930s German HAC Mantel Clock\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0;font-size:18px;color:#e8ddd0;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;\"\u003e\n      Fully Serviced · Mechanical Gong Strike · Retailer Provenance\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TRUST BAR --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-around;flex-wrap:wrap;background:#b8924a;color:#1a1512;padding:14px 10px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"padding:4px 12px;\"\u003e✓ Fully Serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"padding:4px 12px;\"\u003e✓ Tested \u0026amp; Running\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"padding:4px 12px;\"\u003e✓ 30-Day Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"padding:4px 12px;\"\u003e✓ Securely Packed\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d8cec5;border-top:0;padding:32px 26px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;margin-top:0;\"\u003e\n      A handsome German mantel clock dating from approximately the 1930s, made by the\n      \u003cstrong\u003eHamburg American Clock Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, better known to collectors as\n      \u003cstrong\u003eHAC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The clock is powered by a traditional two-train mechanical movement bearing HAC's distinctive\n      \u003cstrong\u003ecrossed-arrows trademark\u003c\/strong\u003e and the reference \u003cstrong\u003eW278\u003c\/strong\u003e. The movement\n      has been fully serviced and tested and is running strongly.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- FEATURE PILLS --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:22px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"background:#f5f0eb;border:1px solid #b8924a;color:#432a1f;padding:7px 16px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMechanical Gong Strike\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"background:#f5f0eb;border:1px solid #b8924a;color:#432a1f;padding:7px 16px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCrossed-Arrows Trademark\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"background:#f5f0eb;border:1px solid #b8924a;color:#432a1f;padding:7px 16px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRetailer Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"background:#f5f0eb;border:1px solid #b8924a;color:#432a1f;padding:7px 16px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWinding Key Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f0eb;border-left:5px solid #b8924a;padding:18px 20px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:21px;color:#1a1512;\"\u003eMechanical Gong Strike\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n        The clock strikes on a large coiled gong, producing a deep and resonant traditional sound.\n        The mechanical striking mechanism announces the hours and marks the half-hour.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;color:#1a1512;border-bottom:2px solid #b8924a;padding-bottom:7px;\"\u003eMaker History: Hamburg American Clock Company\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      HAC was one of Germany's largest and most prolific clockmakers from the late 19th century through\n      the 1930s, exporting widely across Europe and beyond. The firm's crossed-arrows mark is one of the\n      most recognisable trademarks in German horology, and its two-train gong-striking mantel movements\n      of this period are prized by collectors for their robust engineering and reliability.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;color:#1a1512;border-bottom:2px solid #b8924a;padding-bottom:7px;\"\u003eDial and Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The attractive dial combines a silvered Arabic numeral chapter ring with a richly figured\n      wooden centre. Elegant decorative hands, twin winding apertures and a polished glazed bezel\n      complete its classic period appearance.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The shaped wooden case features a traditional arched profile with contrasting carved foliate\n      appliqués and moulded base detailing. It has been carefully cleaned and waxed while retaining\n      its authentic period finish and character.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;color:#1a1512;border-bottom:2px solid #b8924a;padding-bottom:7px;\"\u003eRetailer Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The inside of the case retains its period retailer's label reading:\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"text-align:center;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:18px;font-style:italic;background:#faf7f3;padding:16px;border:1px solid #e3d9cf;\"\u003e\n      \"Examined by J. Course \u0026amp; Son, Jewellers,\u003cbr\u003e\n      Letchworth and Royston\"\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;color:#1a1512;border-bottom:2px solid #b8924a;padding-bottom:7px;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e22 cm high (8.7 in) × 26 cm wide (10.2 in) × 12 cm deep (4.7 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;color:#1a1512;border-bottom:2px solid #b8924a;padding-bottom:7px;\"\u003eRestoration Checklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMovement fully dismantled, cleaned and inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eNovostar oil applied to the mainsprings\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSynthetic clock oil applied to all pivots\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eReassembled, regulated and tested for accurate timekeeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eStriking sequence tested on the hour and half-hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCase cleaned and waxed\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGlazed hinged front bezel checked and eased\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSupplied with a suitable winding key\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The clock presents beautifully from the front. As an authentic vintage piece, the wooden case\n      displays surface marks, rubbing, small knocks and areas of finish wear, particularly across\n      the curved top and sides. The silvered chapter ring, hands and bezel also show light\n      age-related wear. These points are cosmetic, consistent with the clock's age and clearly\n      represented in the photographs.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition\n      description.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1512;color:#ffffff;padding:22px;margin-top:28px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:18px;font-style:italic;\"\u003e\n        A characterful interwar German mantel clock, fully serviced and ready to enjoy.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:18px;background:#f7f7f7;border:1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:0;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;color:#1a1512;font-size:20px;\"\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n        Mechanical clocks may require minor timekeeping or beat adjustment following transport and\n        once placed in their new position. Simple setup instructions will be included, and the clock\n        will be securely packed for delivery.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FOOTER --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1512;color:#e8ddd0;padding:26px 24px;text-align:center;border-radius:0 0 8px 8px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:16px;color:#b8924a;\"\u003eMahn \u0026amp; Co Clock Repairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e30-Day Returns · Carefully Packed \u0026amp; Insured Delivery · Norwich, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54631347585363,"sku":"EB-147509030878","price":179.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/4160\/8275\/files\/1930s-hac-german-mantel-clock-fully-serviced-gong-strike-vintage-antique-4681454.jpg?v=1787202391","url":"https:\/\/mahnandco.co.uk\/products\/1930s-hac-german-mantel-clock-fully-serviced-gong-strike-vintage-antique","provider":"Mahn and Co Clock Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}