The Enfield Name

Enfield was one of the great names of English clockmaking through the interwar and post-war decades, turning out sturdy, reliable mantel movements that furnished homes across Britain during a period when a good clock on the mantelpiece was a genuine household investment. This example carries that quintessential English character in full: an oak-veneered Napoleon-hat case, a crisp silvered dial, and a two-train mechanical movement built to run and strike for generations.

A Post-War Family Piece

Clocks like this one were the classic Easter and wedding gifts of their day, and this piece comes with the note to prove it. Tucked with the clock is a handwritten record from the family who owned it:

The reverse of the note also records that the clock was professionally repaired in February 2009, a sign it has been cared for and kept running across three quarters of a century. That note travels with the clock to its next home.

Fully Serviced & Ready to Run

Most "working" clocks on the second-hand market have been given nothing more than a quick wind and a 20-second tick on camera. This one has been properly serviced on the bench and run-tested through full strike sequences before listing, so you can be confident it will keep time and chime reliably from day one rather than stall once it reaches your mantelpiece.

• Full movement service completed
• Mainsprings treated with Novostar oil
• Pivots lubricated with synthetic clock oil
• Run-tested through the full hour and half-hour strike sequence
• Case cleaned and polished

Details & Dimensions

Please study all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and show the clock's finish and age-related character.