{"product_id":"1930s-kienzle-art-deco-oak-mantel-clock-gong-strike-serviced-restored","title":"1930s Kienzle Art Deco Oak Mantel Clock Gong Strike Serviced Restored","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;background:#faf5ec;color:#2e2117;font-family:'EB Garamond',Georgia,serif;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#2e2117;color:#f4ead8;padding:44px 30px;text-align:center;border-bottom:4px solid #b8924a;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#cdb176;margin-bottom:16px;font-family:'EB Garamond',Georgia,serif;\"\u003e\n      Mahn \u0026amp; Co · Restored Mechanical Clocks\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:40px;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n      Edith\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;color:#e4d4b8;\"\u003e\n      A c.1930s Kienzle Art Deco Oak Gong-Striking Mantel Clock\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TRUST BAR --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:28px;flex-wrap:wrap;background:#efe4ce;padding:14px 20px;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#5c4a33;border-bottom:1px solid #cdb176;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eFully Serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eRestored in Norwich\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRODUCTION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:34px 34px 18px 34px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;margin-top:0;\"\u003e\n      Edith is a handsome German Art Deco mantel clock dating from around the 1930s,\n      fitted with a traditional mechanical movement by \u003cstrong\u003eKienzle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Her strongly architectural oak case is typical of the inter-war period, with a broad,\n      faceted profile, stepped geometric side details and beautifully figured timber.\n      The design has considerable presence while remaining restrained and elegant.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Particularly attractive is the dial arrangement, combining a silvered chapter ring\n      with black Arabic numerals and a timber centre which visually ties the clock face\n      into the surrounding oak case.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FEATURE PILLS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;padding:0 34px 30px 34px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background:#f1e7d6;border:1px solid #b8924a;color:#5c4a33;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;\"\u003eRack-and-Snail Strike\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background:#f1e7d6;border:1px solid #b8924a;color:#5c4a33;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;\"\u003eTimber Dial Centre\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background:#f1e7d6;border:1px solid #b8924a;color:#5c4a33;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;\"\u003ePeriod Instruction Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background:#f1e7d6;border:1px solid #b8924a;color:#5c4a33;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;\"\u003eArt Deco Oak Case\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- MECHANISM --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:10px 34px 30px 34px;padding:24px;background:#efe4ce;border-left:4px solid #b8924a;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n      Kienzle Mechanical Movement\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Edith is powered by a traditional two-train, spring-driven pendulum movement.\n      One train powers the timekeeping mechanism while the second powers the striking train.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n      At each hour, a rack-and-snail striking mechanism counts the appropriate\n      number of blows and sounds them onto a large coiled gong, producing the characteristic\n      warm mechanical strike associated with clocks of this period.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- RESTORATION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 34px 28px 34px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:24px;border-bottom:1px solid #cdb176;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n      Mahn \u0026amp; Co Restoration\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Edith has undergone careful mechanical and cosmetic restoration with the aim of\n      returning her to dependable operation while preserving the appearance and character\n      of an original 1930s clock.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMechanical movement dismantled and thoroughly cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWheelwork, pivots and bearings inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBoth mainsprings removed, cleaned, inspected and lubricated with Novostar oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHistoric service replacement spring retained following inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePivots lubricated with synthetic clock oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMovement correctly reassembled and tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRack-and-snail striking mechanism adjusted and tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGong and hammer alignment checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDial, hands, bezel and glass carefully cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOak case sympathetically restored and finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eClock regulated and run-tested following restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The intention has not been to erase Edith's history or make her appear newly manufactured.\n      Appropriate signs of age remain and form part of the character of an original mechanical\n      clock approaching a century old.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DESIGN --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f1e7d6;padding:28px 34px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:24px;border-bottom:1px solid #cdb176;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n      Art Deco Design\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The case has a distinctive low architectural profile, with angled upper sections and\n      stepped decorative side blocks giving the clock a strong Art Deco appearance.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n      The warm oak grain contrasts beautifully with the silvered chapter ring and polished\n      bezel, while the timber dial centre is an especially attractive period detail.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PROVENANCE \/ PERIOD DETAILS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 34px 30px 34px;padding:26px;border:3px double #b8924a;background:#fffaf1;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:14px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      Period Details\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The rear of the clock retains its \u003cstrong\u003eperiod setup and operating instruction sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n      giving guidance for installing and regulating a traditional pendulum striking clock.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n      This surviving detail adds considerably to Edith's historical interest and has\n      deliberately been preserved.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DIMENSIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 34px 30px 34px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:24px;border-bottom:1px solid #cdb176;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n      Dimensions\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n      Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e22 cm (8.7\") high × 34 cm (13.4\") wide × 13 cm (5.1\") deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CONDITION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 34px 30px 34px;padding:24px;border:1px solid #cdb176;background:#efe4ce;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n      Condition\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n      Edith is an original vintage clock and retains small marks, surface variations and\n      patination consistent with her history. Please study the photographs carefully,\n      as they form an important part of the description.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- OPERATION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 34px 30px 34px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:24px;border-bottom:1px solid #cdb176;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n      Living With Edith\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      This is a traditional mechanical pendulum clock and requires periodic winding.\n      As with any mechanical clock, minor regulation may occasionally be required after\n      transportation and once the clock has settled into its new home.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n      The hourly gong strike forms an integral part of Edith's character and provides the\n      wonderfully familiar sound of a traditional inter-war mantel clock.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FOOTER --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#2e2117;color:#e8dcc7;padding:34px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;font-size:24px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n      Edith\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n      Restored by Mahn \u0026amp; Co, Norwich\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#cdb176;margin:14px 0;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003e\n      Mechanical Clocks · Restored With Care · Made To Be Enjoyed Again\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#a89570;\"\u003e\n      30-Day Returns Accepted\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kienzle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54900999749971,"sku":"EB-147554154647","price":179.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/4160\/8275\/files\/57_c96674a3-f880-46ba-8a47-3f5fcd7100a3.jpg?v=1788975512","url":"https:\/\/mahnandco.co.uk\/products\/1930s-kienzle-art-deco-oak-mantel-clock-gong-strike-serviced-restored","provider":"Mahn and Co Clock Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}