{"product_id":"1951-smiths-morley-mantel-clock-westminster-chime-british-legion-presentation","title":"1951 Smiths Morley Mantel Clock Westminster Chime British Legion Presentation","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eSmiths Morley Oak Mantel Clock – 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  .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  \/* PROVENANCE BANNER *\/\n  .provenance-banner {\n    background: #2c2418;\n    border-left: 4px solid #b8924a;\n    padding: 20px 28px;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n  .provenance-banner p {\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n    color: #e8dfc8;\n    font-style: italic;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n  }\n  .provenance-banner strong {\n    color: #b8924a;\n    font-style: normal;\n  }\n\n  \/* TRUST BAR *\/\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\u003eSmiths 'Morley' Oak Mantel Clock\u003cbr\u003ewith British Legion Presentation\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero-sub\"\u003eEight-day Westminster chime on the quarters · Factory dated 8 October 1951 · Ready to grace any mantelpiece today\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"provenance-banner\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe engraved plaque on this clock reads: \u003cstrong\u003e\"Presented to R.C. Morton. For services rendered to The British Legion (Harrow) Club Ltd and the British Legion Harrow Branch.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e The case carries a Smiths factory date stamp of \u003cstrong\u003e8 October 1951\u003c\/strong\u003e — placing this presentation firmly in the early post-war years when the Legion was at the very heart of British community life. This is not just a clock. It is a piece of social history, given with gratitude to someone who gave their time to the men and women who served.\u003c\/p\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\u003eA Post-War British Classic With a Story to Tell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Smiths 'Morley' is one of the most satisfying British mantel clocks of the mid-twentieth century. The arched oak case on stepped feet is a design of real confidence — substantial without being imposing, traditional without being stuffy. Inside sits a quality eight-day movement delivering the full Westminster chime sequence on the quarters and hour count strike, filling a room with the sound that defined the British home for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSmiths English Clocks Ltd of Enfield were the dominant force in British clockmaking during this period, and the Morley was a flagship model — chosen precisely because it was worth giving. This one was presented to R.C. Morton in October 1951 by the British Legion Harrow Branch, in recognition of his service to the local veterans' community in the years immediately after the Second World War. The men and women of the Harrow Branch thought enough of him to mark it with a quality clock that would last a lifetime. It has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSmiths Morleys in this condition, fully serviced and with documented provenance, are not easy to find. This is a clock you will be genuinely proud to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pills\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eSmiths England\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eMorley Model\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eOak Case\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eEight-Day\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eStrike \u0026amp; Westminster Chime\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eDated Oct 1951\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eBritish Legion Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\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 down, ultrasonically cleaned, lubricated, and reassembled by Mahn \u0026amp; Co. It is running consistently, keeping excellent time, and chiming and striking correctly. Wind it up, set it going, and it will do exactly what it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Westminster chime sequence on the rod gong assembly has a warm, resonant tone that carries well without being harsh. This is a clock you will enjoy living with day to day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe backplate carries the characteristic Smiths diamond-pattern finish and the factory date stamp of 8 October 1951 — a rare and precise record that confirms this clock's age and authenticity beyond any doubt. Very few clocks of this type can be dated to the exact week of manufacture.\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\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmiths English Clocks Ltd, Enfield, London\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMorley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement ref\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eK6A \/ 327\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEight-day, Westminster chime on the quarters with hour count strike\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 October 1951\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 cm wide · 31 cm tall · 13 cm deep\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e9 in · 12¼ 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 (period replacement, not original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProvenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresented to R.C. Morton by The British Legion (Harrow) Club Ltd and Harrow Branch, c.1951\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 carefully cleaned and nourished as part of our preparation, and it has responded beautifully. The grain is now rich and warm, with a depth of colour that makes it look genuinely inviting rather than tired. There is light age-related wear as you would expect from a clock of this age, but nothing that detracts from display. This is a clock that looks the part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e The silvered dial is clean and clear. Roman numerals and chapter ring are crisp and fully legible. The chrome bezel is in good order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaque:\u003c\/strong\u003e The engraved presentation plaque is intact and fully legible — a centrepiece of this clock's appeal. Some natural tarnishing consistent with age only adds to its character and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully serviced by Mahn \u0026amp; Co. Running well and keeping good time. Strike and Westminster chime functioning correctly. 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":"Smiths","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54346575675731,"sku":"EB-147405328189","price":249.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/4160\/8275\/files\/57_4dcd0a16-c0af-4f0e-9971-a62d32eded8c.png?v=1784451774","url":"https:\/\/mahnandco.co.uk\/products\/1951-smiths-morley-mantel-clock-westminster-chime-british-legion-presentation","provider":"Mahn and Co Clock Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}