{"product_id":"smiths-black-ebonised-8-day-gong-striking-mantel-clock-vintage-serviced-working","title":"Smiths Black Ebonised 8 Day Gong Striking Mantel Clock Vintage Serviced Working","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eSmiths 8-Day Gong Striking Mantel Clock | Rare Ebonised Case | Mahn \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\"\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', sans-serif;\n    color: #2a2a2a;\n    background: #ffffff;\n    line-height: 1.65;\n  }\n  .wrap { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }\n\n  \/* HERO *\/\n  .hero {\n    background: #1c1814;\n    color: #f4f1ea;\n    padding: 48px 32px;\n    text-align: center;\n    border-bottom: 3px solid #b8924a;\n  }\n  .hero .eyebrow {\n    font-size: 12px;\n    letter-spacing: 3px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    color: #b8924a;\n    margin-bottom: 14px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n  .hero h1 {\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    font-size: 32px;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n    max-width: 620px;\n    margin: 0 auto 16px;\n  }\n  .hero .subhead {\n    color: #ded5c7;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    max-width: 560px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n  }\n  .pills {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    justify-content: center;\n    gap: 10px;\n    margin-top: 24px;\n  }\n  .pill {\n    border: 1px solid #b8924a;\n    color: #e9dfcb;\n    font-size: 12px;\n    letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n    padding: 6px 14px;\n    border-radius: 20px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n  \/* TRUST BAR *\/\n  .trust-bar {\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: center;\n    gap: 32px;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    background: #f7f4ef;\n    padding: 18px 24px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e1d4;\n  }\n  .trust-bar span {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #4a3f30;\n  }\n\n  \/* SECTIONS *\/\n  section {\n    padding: 40px 32px;\n  }\n  section.alt { background: #f7f4ef; }\n  h2 {\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n    font-size: 24px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #1c1814;\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\n  }\n  p { margin-bottom: 14px; color: #3a352e; }\n\n  ul.feature-list {\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n  ul.feature-list li {\n    padding-left: 26px;\n    position: relative;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n    color: #3a352e;\n  }\n  ul.feature-list li::before {\n    content: \"✓\";\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 0;\n    color: #b8924a;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\n  \/* SPEC TABLE *\/\n  table.specs {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    margin-top: 10px;\n  }\n  table.specs td {\n    padding: 10px 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e1d4;\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n  table.specs td:first-child {\n    color: #7a6f5c;\n    width: 40%;\n  }\n  table.specs td:last-child {\n    color: #1c1814;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\n  \/* CONDITION NOTE *\/\n  .condition-note {\n    background: #fff;\n    border: 1px solid #e8e1d4;\n    border-left: 4px solid #b8924a;\n    padding: 18px 22px;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    color: #4a3f30;\n  }\n\n  \/* INCLUDED *\/\n  ul.included {\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n  ul.included li {\n    padding: 8px 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e1d4;\n    color: #3a352e;\n  }\n  ul.included li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n\n  \/* FOOTER *\/\n  footer {\n    background: #1c1814;\n    color: #cfc6b6;\n    text-align: center;\n    padding: 32px 24px;\n    font-size: 13px;\n  }\n  footer strong { color: #f4f1ea; }\n  footer .returns {\n    margin-top: 10px;\n    color: #b8924a;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eMahn \u0026amp; Co · Restored Vintage Timepieces\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch1\u003eSmiths 8-Day Gong Striking Mantel Clock\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"subhead\"\u003eRare Black Ebonised Case with Brass Trim · July 1958\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pills\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eFloating Balance\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eGong Strike\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eEbonised Case\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eConvex Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"trust-bar\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eServiced In-House\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eBench Tested\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eSecurely Packed\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eA Rare Case in Ebonised Black\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis Smiths 8-day gong striking mantel clock dates from July 1958 and is finished in a black ebonised case with polished brass trim, convex glass and a solid brass carrying handle. Smiths produced large numbers of oak and walnut mantel clocks through the 1950s, but examples in this ebonised finish are encountered far less often, giving the piece a distinctive look suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe original Smiths dial signature remains faintly visible, a mark of the clock's originality after nearly seventy years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eProfessionally Serviced\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"feature-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFully dismantled, cleaned and serviced movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eUltrasonically cleaned and correctly lubricated, with Novostar oil applied to the mainspring and synthetic clock oil to the pivots\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRuns strongly and keeps excellent time\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGong strikes correctly on both the half and full hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFloating balance movement in excellent working order\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOriginal convex glass professionally cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBrass bezel, handle, feet and trim carefully polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRare ebonised case sympathetically restored and wax polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eOriginal Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"feature-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOriginal Smiths floating balance movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOriginal black dial with applied brass Roman numerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOriginal ornate Smiths hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOriginal convex glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSolid brass carrying handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eJuly 1958 factory date\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight (inc. handle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 cm \/ 10.2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 cm \/ 7.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 cm \/ 3.9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"condition-note\"\u003e\n      Presented in excellent vintage condition following a sympathetic restoration, with light age-related wear consistent with the clock's near seventy years. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"alt\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"included\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSmiths 8-Day Gong Striking Mantel Clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWinding key\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored July 1958 Smiths floating balance mantel clock in its uncommon black ebonised case — a fine collector's piece equally at home as a functional timepiece or a decorative statement in any period or modern setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003cfooter\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eMahn \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/strong\u003e · Restored Vintage \u0026amp; Antique Clocks\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"returns\"\u003e30-Day Returns · Every Clock Bench Tested Before Dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/footer\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Smiths","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534127649107,"sku":"EB-147486835819","price":199.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/4160\/8275\/files\/57_f122184e-7ff1-4325-96c5-f7ac21e65f78.jpg?v=1786295557","url":"https:\/\/mahnandco.co.uk\/products\/smiths-black-ebonised-8-day-gong-striking-mantel-clock-vintage-serviced-working","provider":"Mahn and Co Clock Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}