{"product_id":"smiths-enfield-mantel-clock-1955-fully-serviced-vintage-walnut-gong-strike-worki","title":"Smiths Enfield Mantel Clock 1955 Fully Serviced Vintage Walnut Gong Strike Worki","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;600;700\u0026family=Source+Sans+3:wght@300;400;600\u0026display=swap');\n\n  body {\n    background-color: #f5f0e8;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    max-width: 900px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 30px 20px;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n  }\n\n  h1 {\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n    font-size: 2em;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid #b8924a;\n    padding-bottom: 12px;\n    margin-bottom: 6px;\n  }\n\n  .subtitle {\n    font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;\n    font-size: 1em;\n    color: #b8924a;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    letter-spacing: 0.05em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    margin-bottom: 24px;\n  }\n\n  h2 {\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n    font-size: 1.25em;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    margin-top: 32px;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n    border-left: 3px solid #b8924a;\n    padding-left: 12px;\n  }\n\n  p {\n    margin-bottom: 14px;\n    font-size: 0.97em;\n  }\n\n  .pills {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 8px;\n    margin: 18px 0;\n  }\n\n  .pill {\n    background-color: #1a1a1a;\n    color: #b8924a;\n    font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;\n    font-size: 0.8em;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    letter-spacing: 0.06em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    padding: 5px 14px;\n    border-radius: 20px;\n  }\n\n  table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    margin: 16px 0 24px;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n\n  td {\n    padding: 8px 12px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd5c4;\n    vertical-align: top;\n  }\n\n  td:first-child {\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #b8924a;\n    width: 38%;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n\n  .dim-table td:first-child {\n    width: 40%;\n  }\n\n  .condition-box {\n    background-color: #eee8da;\n    border-left: 4px solid #b8924a;\n    padding: 16px 20px;\n    margin: 20px 0;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n\n  .condition-box strong {\n    display: block;\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n    font-size: 1.05em;\n    margin-bottom: 6px;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n  }\n\n  .trust-bar {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 10px;\n    background-color: #1a1a1a;\n    padding: 16px 20px;\n    margin: 30px 0 20px;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n  }\n\n  .trust-item {\n    color: #f5f0e8;\n    font-size: 0.82em;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    letter-spacing: 0.04em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    flex: 1 1 160px;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n\n  .trust-item span {\n    display: block;\n    color: #b8924a;\n    font-size: 1.3em;\n    margin-bottom: 3px;\n  }\n\n  .footer {\n    border-top: 1px solid #c8bfad;\n    margin-top: 36px;\n    padding-top: 20px;\n    font-size: 0.88em;\n    color: #555;\n  }\n\n  .footer strong {\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"subtitle\"\u003eSmiths Enfield  |  British Made  |  c.1955  |  Fully Serviced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSmiths Enfield Eight-Day Striking Mantel Clock\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pills\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eFully Serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eRunning \u0026amp; Striking\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eOriginal Movement\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eCoil Gong Strike\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003ePendulum Present\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eMade in Great Britain\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA handsome mid-century British mantel clock by \u003cstrong\u003eSmiths Enfield\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1955\u003c\/strong\u003e and recently fully serviced by Mahn \u0026amp; Co. The arched walnut-toned case, brass bezel, convex glass and the distinctive wood-centre dial with applied cream chapter ring give this piece a clean, quietly confident presence that sits beautifully on a mantelpiece or bookshelf. This is a clock that earns its place in a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is almost certainly the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eF3A\u003c\/strong\u003e eight-day striking calibre — the workhorse of British domestic clockmaking — delivering a satisfying hour and half-hour strike on a coil gong. Wind it once a week, set it up level, and it will run reliably for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Smiths Enfield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story behind this clock is a distinctly British one. The \u003cstrong\u003eEnfield Clock Company\u003c\/strong\u003e was established in 1929 in Edmonton, North London, building precision clock movements on modern assembly-line principles. In 1933, the company was acquired by the giant \u003cstrong\u003eSmiths Industries\u003c\/strong\u003e group, and the combined \"Smiths Enfield\" brand name entered the catalogues from around 1950 — meaning clocks bearing this name represent the very finest years of the partnership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Second World War, the factory played a vital role supplying aircraft clocks and precision instruments to the war effort. After 1945, production resumed with full vigour, and Smiths Enfield mantel clocks became a fixture in British homes throughout the late 1940s and 1950s. By the mid-1950s, production had transferred to the Smiths factory in Wales — meaning a clock dated to approximately 1955 sits right at the end of this celebrated era. By 1956, Smiths introduced floating balance movements, replacing the traditional pendulum. A pendulum clock like this one is therefore firmly within the classic 1950–1955 production window — a genuine piece of British mid-century domestic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Smiths Enfield striking mantel clocks are widely collected for exactly these qualities: honest British craftsmanship, robust and serviceable movements, and a timeless aesthetic that has aged far better than almost anything else from the same period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Case \u0026amp; Dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe case presents in very good order with a warm, polished walnut-toned finish and an attractive straight grain. The characteristic arched top and stepped lower body are clean and well-proportioned. The brass bezel retains a pleasing age-related patina consistent with the clock's vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial features the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ewood-centre design\u003c\/strong\u003e — a warmer, more refined variation than the plain cream-dial versions — with a cream chapter ring carrying applied gilt Roman numerals, triangular quarter markers and minute dots. The \u003cstrong\u003eSmiths Enfield\u003c\/strong\u003e signature is clearly visible at the top of the centre, and \"Made in Great Britain\" appears at the base of the chapter ring. The original pierced steel hands are present, including the characteristic decorative cut minute hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Movement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible through the open rear door, the movement presents well. The brass plate, gong assembly, pendulum and bob are all original and present. The coil gong strike produces the warm, resonant tone these clocks are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eServicing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis clock has been \u003cstrong\u003efully serviced by Mahn \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/strong\u003e. The movement was stripped to component level, cleaned, inspected, lubricated and bench tested. The clock is currently running and striking correctly on both the hour and half-hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all vintage mechanical clocks, we recommend allowing the clock to settle and find its beat carefully after transport before setting the time or adjusting the regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"condition-box\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eHonest Condition Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  The case is in very good restored vintage condition — clean, polished and presenting well, with only minor age-related marks as expected on a clock from the mid-1950s. The dial is clean and well-preserved with no damage. The brass bezel shows light patina consistent with age and character. The rear door panel has some historical wear to the painted finish, as visible in the photographs — this is the back of the clock and does not affect presentation from the front or sides.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmiths Enfield, Made in Great Britain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ec.1955\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEight-day pendulum, hour \u0026amp; half-hour strike\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrike\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoil gong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArched mantel, walnut-toned finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood centre, cream chapter ring, gilt Roman numerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal convex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePendulum \u0026amp; bob\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresent and original\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"dim-table\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 cm  \/  9.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 cm  \/  13 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 cm  \/  4.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmiths Enfield mantel clock, fully serviced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePendulum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal pendulum and bob\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinding key\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorrect-size replacement key (not original Smiths issue)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"trust-bar\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eFully Serviced\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eRunning \u0026amp; Striking\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eHonest Descriptions\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eCarefully Packaged\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eExpert Knowledge\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"footer\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mahn \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  We are a small specialist business buying, restoring and selling antique and vintage clocks. Every clock we sell has been personally inspected, serviced where required, and described honestly. We have particular expertise in British and French mantel clocks and take pride in presenting pieces that are both decorative and genuinely functional. Any questions about this clock are very welcome — we are happy to share what we know.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Smiths","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54346575282515,"sku":"EB-147398692195","price":179.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/4160\/8275\/files\/57_00818110-24a5-4c95-851c-9eae0bd9c086.jpg?v=1784451759","url":"https:\/\/mahnandco.co.uk\/products\/smiths-enfield-mantel-clock-1955-fully-serviced-vintage-walnut-gong-strike-worki","provider":"Mahn and Co Clock Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}