{"product_id":"antique-bravingtons-london-mahogany-striking-mantel-clock-fully-serviced","title":"Antique Bravingtons London Mahogany Striking Mantel Clock Fully Serviced","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eAntique Bravingtons Ltd London Striking Mantel Clock | Mahn \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@500;600;700\u0026amp;family=Source+Sans+3:wght@400;500;600;700\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n  body {\n    font-family: 'Source Sans 3', Arial, sans-serif;\n    color: #2b2420;\n    background: #f7f4ef;\n    line-height: 1.65;\n  }\n  .wrap { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; background: #ffffff; }\n\n  .hero {\n    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1c1712 0%, #2a221b 100%);\n    color: #f3ede2;\n    padding: 56px 40px 44px;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n  .hero .eyebrow {\n    letter-spacing: 3px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    font-size: 12px;\n    color: #b8924a;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    margin-bottom: 14px;\n  }\n  .hero h1 {\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    font-size: 32px;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n    margin-bottom: 14px;\n  }\n  .hero .subline { font-size: 16px; 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Tested\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e✓ 30-Day Returns\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e✓ Dispatched from Norwich\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e✓ Setup Guide Included\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eMeet Alistair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"453\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eAlistair is a substantial old London-retail mantel clock with plenty of presence. His warm mahogany case, carved detailing and signed Bravingtons dial give him a distinctly smart interwar character, while the traditional two-train movement provides a pleasing gong strike on the hour and half-hour. Fully stripped, serviced, regulated and tested, he’s back in proper working order and looking every bit as respectable as his London pedigree suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eA particularly handsome and substantial antique mantel clock, retailed by the renowned London jewellers and clock retailers \u003cstrong\u003eBravingtons Ltd\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dating from approximately the \u003cstrong\u003e1920s–1930s\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a considerably more impressive clock than the relatively plain mass-produced mantel clocks commonly encountered from this period, combining a large, beautifully shaped mahogany case with carved detailing, a signed silvered dial and a traditional striking mechanical movement. The clock has now received a full mechanical service and is offered in running order, complete with its pendulum and winding key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pills\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eEight-Day Two-Train Movement\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eHour Strike \u0026amp; Half-Hour Gong\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eMahogany Case\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eBravingtons Ltd Signed Dial\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003e1920s–1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eBravingtons Ltd, London\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"maker-box\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eA Celebrated London Retailer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe original dial is signed \u003cstrong\u003e\"Bravingtons Ltd, London\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bravingtons was one of interwar London's best-known jewellers, watchmakers and clock retailers, with its flagship \"chief store\" standing two doors from King's Cross station and further branches across the capital, including Pentonville Road, Ludgate Hill, the Strand and Charing Cross. Trading on a scale closer to a department store than a single shop, Bravingtons supplied fine jewellery, silverware, watches and clocks to generations of Londoners, and by the 1930s could rightly claim a heritage stretching back over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eAs was common among prestigious British retailers of the period, Bravingtons selected clocks and movements from specialist manufacturers and sold them under its own respected name. The signature on the dial therefore adds considerably more historical and decorative interest than is found on an anonymous mantel clock, a genuine piece of London's retail history rather than a name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eMahogany Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe clock is housed in an elegant architectural mahogany case with a broad rounded top and gracefully sweeping sides. The front stands upon a substantial stepped plinth decorated with a deeply carved repeating fan or scallop border. The rich reddish-brown timber, polished curved surfaces and dark carved moulding give the clock genuine presence without making it excessively ornate. At approximately 36 cm wide, it is a substantial decorative piece that will sit comfortably on a mantelpiece, sideboard or larger shelf. The front is fitted with a hinged brass bezel and convex glass, allowing convenient access to the dial and winding squares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eDial and Hands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe original silvered metal dial has bold black Arabic numerals, an outer minute track and elegant black steel hands. The Bravingtons Ltd retail signature remains visible beneath 12 o'clock. The dial has deliberately been retained in its authentic condition rather than being aggressively refinished or replaced, its wear forming an honest part of the clock's history and contrasting attractively with the warm mahogany case. Please see the photographs for a close view of the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eMechanical Movement \u0026amp; Gong Strike\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBehind the dial is a traditional eight-day, two-train mechanical movement, wound through the two apertures in the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"plain\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe right-hand winding square powers the timekeeping train\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe left-hand winding square powers the striking train\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe clock strikes the number of hours on a substantial coiled gong\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA single strike marks each half-hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe gong produces a pleasing, resonant tone that suits the clock's generous proportions. A rear door provides access to the movement, gong, pendulum and regulation control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eFull Mechanical Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe movement has been removed from the case and fully dismantled so that every component could be properly attended to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"checklist\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eComplete dismantling of the movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRemoval of accumulated dirt and degraded old lubricant\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCleaning of the movement plates, wheels, pinions and associated components\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eInspection of the pivots, bearings and operating levers\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\u003eChecking and adjustment of the strike sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eReinstallation, regulation and testing within the case\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe clock is now running well and striking correctly at the time of listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe mahogany case presents extremely well overall, with a rich colour and attractive polished finish, retaining minor scratches, small knocks, edge wear and variations consistent with its considerable age. The original silvered dial has age-related cosmetic wear, including rubbing, staining and scratches, clearly shown in the photographs. The brass bezel retains some natural age-related marking and tarnishing; the convex glass is intact, the front bezel opens correctly and the rear door remains present and functional. As an antique clock, it should not be expected to have the flawless finish of a modern reproduction; its surviving marks and mellowed surfaces are part of its genuine period character. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"dims\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 cm (9 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 cm (14.2 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 cm (5.1 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"plain\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBravingtons Ltd mantel clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePendulum\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCorrectly fitting winding key\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSimple setup and regulation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 class=\"section-title\"\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe pendulum will be removed and packed separately within the parcel to protect the movement during transit. The clock will be carefully packaged with particular attention paid to the glass, bezel, case and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"closing\"\u003eA substantial and characterful antique London-retail mantel clock, combining an unusually attractive mahogany case with traditional mechanical timekeeping, a resonant gong strike and the reassurance of a complete movement service.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical clocks can occasionally require a minor adjustment after transportation and once settled in their new position. Straightforward instructions will be supplied, and assistance is available should you require any guidance when setting it up.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cfooter\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"returns\"\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMahn \u0026amp; Co Clock Repairs · Norwich, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/footer\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bravingtons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54792634663251,"sku":"EB-147530455414","price":229.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/4160\/8275\/files\/57_ee096822-96a8-4935-98bc-e4bdb2484013.jpg?v=1788075569","url":"https:\/\/mahnandco.co.uk\/products\/antique-bravingtons-london-mahogany-striking-mantel-clock-fully-serviced","provider":"Mahn and Co Clock Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}