{"product_id":"antique-bravington-s-london-inlaid-mantel-clock-gong-strike-serviced","title":"Antique Bravington’s London Inlaid Mantel Clock Gong Strike Serviced","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eBeatrice – Antique Bravington's London Inlaid Mahogany Mantel Clock\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@600;700\u0026family=EB+Garamond:wght@400;500;600\u0026display=swap');\n\n  body {\n    background-color: #faf5ec;\n    font-family: 'EB Garamond', Georgia, serif;\n    color: #2e2117;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 0;\n  }\n  .wrapper {\n    max-width: 900px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    background-color: #faf5ec;\n  }\n  .hero {\n    background-color: #2e2117;\n    color: #f5ead9;\n    text-align: center;\n    padding: 48px 30px 40px;\n  }\n  .hero h1 {\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n    font-size: 32px;\n    color: #f5ead9;\n    margin: 0 0 8px;\n    letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n  }\n  .hero .clock-name {\n    color: #b8924a;\n    font-style: italic;\n  }\n  .hero .tagline {\n    font-size: 16px;\n    color: #d8c9ae;\n    margin-top: 10px;\n    letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n  }\n  .trust-bar {\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: center;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 22px;\n    background-color: #b8924a;\n    color: #2e2117;\n    font-family: 'EB Garamond', serif;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    padding: 14px 20px;\n    letter-spacing: 0.3px;\n  }\n  .trust-bar span::before {\n    content: \"✓ \";\n  }\n  .section {\n    padding: 34px 40px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e4d8c2;\n  }\n  h2 {\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n    color: #2e2117;\n    font-size: 23px;\n    border-left: 4px solid #b8924a;\n    padding-left: 14px;\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\n  }\n  h3 {\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n    color: #6b4a2f;\n    font-size: 18px;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n  }\n  p { font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 14px; }\n  .pills {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 10px;\n    margin: 20px 0 4px;\n  }\n  .pill {\n    background-color: #f0e6d2;\n    border: 1px solid #b8924a;\n    color: #2e2117;\n    border-radius: 20px;\n    padding: 7px 16px;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n  .checklist {\n    list-style: none;\n    padding: 0;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n  .checklist li {\n    padding: 8px 0 8px 30px;\n    position: relative;\n    font-size: 16px;\n  }\n  .checklist li::before {\n    content: \"✓\";\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 0;\n    color: #b8924a;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n  .dims-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    margin-top: 10px;\n  }\n  .dims-table td {\n    padding: 8px 12px;\n    border: 1px solid #e4d8c2;\n    font-size: 16px;\n  }\n  .dims-table td:first-child {\n    font-weight: 600;\n    width: 30%;\n    background-color: #f0e6d2;\n  }\n  .provenance-box {\n    border: 3px double #b8924a;\n    padding: 22px 26px;\n    margin-top: 16px;\n    background-color: #fdfaf3;\n  }\n  .provenance-box h3 { margin-top: 0; }\n  .signature-block {\n    text-align: center;\n    margin-top: 20px;\n    font-size: 20px;\n    color: #2e2117;\n  }\n  .closing {\n    text-align: center;\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-size: 18px;\n    color: #6b4a2f;\n    padding: 34px 40px;\n  }\n  .footer {\n    background-color: #2e2117;\n    color: #d8c9ae;\n    text-align: center;\n    padding: 30px 20px;\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n  .footer strong { color: #b8924a; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapper\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1\u003eBeatrice\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"clock-name\"\u003eAntique Bravington's London Inlaid Mahogany Mantel Clock\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tagline\"\u003eFully Serviced  •  Eight-Day Mechanical Movement  •  Hourly Gong Strike\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"trust-bar\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eFully Serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eTested \u0026amp; Regulated\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eNorwich Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eMeet Beatrice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBeatrice is a handsome antique mantel clock retailed by the renowned London jeweller and clock retailer Bravington's Ltd, whose name appears proudly on the original silvered dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDating from approximately the late 1920s to early 1930s, Beatrice is housed in an elegant arched mahogany case decorated with fine geometric stringing and stylised floral inlay. The sweeping architectural shape, warm timber and bold period numerals give the clock considerable presence without appearing overly ornate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pills\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pill\"\u003eCirca Late 1920s–Early 1930s\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pill\"\u003eArched Mahogany Case\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pill\"\u003eStringing \u0026amp; Floral Inlay\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pill\"\u003eEight-Day Movement\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pill\"\u003eNew Mainsprings Fitted\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pill\"\u003eCoiled Gong Strike\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFully Serviced Mechanical Movement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe traditional eight-day mechanical movement has been carefully dismantled, cleaned and inspected. Two brand new mainsprings have been fitted, oiled with Novostar oil, with synthetic clock oil applied to the pivots, before the movement was reassembled, regulated and tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe clock is wound through the dial using the supplied key and strikes the number of hours on a substantial coiled gong. This produces a warm, resonant tone very different from the electronic sound of a modern reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe pendulum has been correctly matched and the clock carefully placed in beat for dependable timekeeping. As with any genuine mechanical clock, a small amount of regulation may occasionally be required after transportation and settling into its new home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eRestoration Checklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"checklist\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMovement dismantled, cleaned and inspected throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTwo brand new mainsprings fitted\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\u003ePendulum matched and clock set in beat\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRegulated and tested for reliable timekeeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCase cleaned and sympathetically restored by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"provenance-box\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eBravington's of London\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBravington's was a prestigious London jeweller and retailer known for supplying quality watches, clocks, jewellery and presentation pieces. Its name on the dial gives Beatrice an appealing connection to London's historic retail and horological heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe inside of the rear door also retains its original Bravington's Ltd operating and regulation instruction label, listing the firm's former King's Cross and Brompton Road premises: a lovely surviving detail that adds both interest and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSympathetically Restored Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe mahogany case has been carefully cleaned and sympathetically restored by hand to revive the richness and depth of the timber while preserving the character developed during almost a century of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFine decorative stringing follows the sweeping outline of the case, while attractive floral inlays flank the dial. The surviving period finish retains natural variations, small marks and gentle wear rather than having been stripped and made artificially new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eDial and Fittings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe original silvered dial features distinctive black Arabic numerals and period hands, signed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"text-align:center;font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:19px;color:#2e2117;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBravington's Ltd\u003cbr\u003eLondon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe dial retains an appealing authentic appearance, with fine scratches, small marks and wear around the winding points consistent with its age and use — please refer to the photographs for full detail. The hinged glazed bezel opens for winding and hand setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"dims-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 23 cm \/ 9.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 44 cm \/ 17.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 14 cm \/ 5.5 in\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    \u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBeatrice is a genuine antique clock and consequently displays expected evidence of age and previous use, including small scratches, marks and variations in colour across the case, dial and metalwork. These details form part of the clock's history and have been preserved wherever appropriate. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\" style=\"border-bottom:none;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe clock will be securely packed for delivery. The pendulum will be removed and individually protected to prevent damage in transit. Straightforward setup instructions will be included, and assistance is available should any guidance be required after arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"closing\"\u003e\n    A beautifully characterful survivor from one of London's best-known historic jewellers, carefully restored and ready to begin its next chapter.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"footer\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMahn \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/strong\u003e  •  Norwich, UK  •  Est. 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAll clocks are fully serviced and tested before dispatch. 30-day returns accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bravingtons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54901003092307,"sku":"EB-147561478072","price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/4160\/8275\/files\/57_6aaf820b-d4f2-4f2f-8d9a-351190f4ad52.jpg?v=1788975575","url":"https:\/\/mahnandco.co.uk\/products\/antique-bravington-s-london-inlaid-mantel-clock-gong-strike-serviced","provider":"Mahn and Co Clock Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}