{"product_id":"vintage-garrard-english-gong-striking-mantel-clock-c1950s-serviced-art-deco","title":"Vintage Garrard English Gong Striking Mantel Clock c1950s Serviced Art Deco","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;background:#faf5ec;color:#2e2117;font-family:'EB Garamond',Georgia,serif;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n  \u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@600;700\u0026amp;family=EB+Garamond:wght@400;500\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Hero --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#2e2117;color:#f5ecdf;padding:44px 30px;text-align:center;border-bottom:4px solid #b8924a;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#b8924a;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n      Mahn \u0026amp; Co · Restored English Clocks\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:38px;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n      Sylvia\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px;color:#e3d6c3;\"\u003e\n      A Vintage Garrard English Gong-Striking Mantel Clock\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Trust bar --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eee1c9;padding:16px 28px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:1px;color:#4d3a24;\"\u003e\n    Professionally Serviced  ·  Made in England  ·  Original Mechanical Movement\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Feature pills --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:24px 34px 0 34px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;margin:4px;padding:8px 16px;background:#f0e3ca;border:1px solid #b8924a;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;color:#59442d;\"\u003e8-Day Movement\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;margin:4px;padding:8px 16px;background:#f0e3ca;border:1px solid #b8924a;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;color:#59442d;\"\u003eCoiled Gong Strike\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;margin:4px;padding:8px 16px;background:#f0e3ca;border:1px solid #b8924a;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;color:#59442d;\"\u003eFully Serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;margin:4px;padding:8px 16px;background:#f0e3ca;border:1px solid #b8924a;border-radius:20px;font-size:13px;color:#59442d;\"\u003eEngland\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Intro --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:30px 34px 12px 34px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:25px;font-weight:600;color:#59442d;margin:0 0 15px 0;\"\u003e\n      Meet Sylvia\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Sylvia is a handsome vintage Garrard mantel clock combining restrained British styling with the reassuring presence of a traditional mechanical movement. Her softly arched wooden case, warm natural grain and polished chrome bezel create an elegant appearance without becoming overly ornate.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Garrard is one of the most recognisable names in twentieth-century British precision engineering. Its clocks were designed as dependable household timepieces and built with the reassuring solidity expected of quality English manufacture. Sylvia captures that heritage beautifully.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Her silvered dial carries distinctive stylised Arabic numerals and elegant black hands. Its naturally aged surface displays attractive spotting and wear accumulated over many decades, deliberately preserved as part of Sylvia's genuine history rather than erased through modern refinishing.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Movement \u0026 strike --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 34px;background:#f0e3ca;border-left:4px solid #b8924a;padding:24px 26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:600;color:#59442d;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\n      The Movement and Strike\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\n      Behind the dial is Garrard's substantial English two-train mechanical movement, clearly stamped \u003cstrong\u003eMade in England\u003c\/strong\u003e. One mainspring powers the timekeeping train while the second operates the striking mechanism.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n      At the appropriate times, Sylvia sounds upon her traditional coiled gong. The substantial gong and correctly positioned hammer produce a warm, resonant note — far richer and more atmospheric than any electronic reproduction.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Restoration --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 34px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:600;color:#59442d;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\n      Professionally Restored\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Sylvia has been sympathetically restored and mechanically serviced by Mahn \u0026amp; Co. Her movement has been cleaned, inspected and correctly lubricated (Novostar oil on the mainsprings, synthetic clock oil on the pivots), while the striking mechanism has been carefully adjusted and synchronised.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The wooden case has been gently revived and wax finished, enhancing its rich colour and grain while retaining the small marks that belong to an authentic vintage piece. The chrome-plated bezel has also been carefully cleaned without aggressively removing its established character.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      She is now running confidently, keeping good time and striking correctly. As with every traditional mechanical clock, minor adjustment may occasionally be required after transport and while settling into a new home.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Details --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:10px 34px 30px 34px;border:1px solid #cdbb9e;background:#fffdf8;padding:26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:600;color:#59442d;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      Details\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4dacb;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4dacb;\"\u003eSylvia\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4dacb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4dacb;\"\u003eGarrard Clocks Ltd\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4dacb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4dacb;\"\u003eEngland\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4dacb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4dacb;\"\u003eMid twentieth century, indicative circa 1950s\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4dacb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4dacb;\"\u003eEight-day mechanical, twin train\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4dacb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4dacb;\"\u003eTraditional coiled-gong strike\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4dacb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4dacb;\"\u003e21cm (8.3in) high × 22cm (8.7in) wide × 12cm (4.7in) deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003ePendulum and period winding key\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Condition --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 34px 32px 34px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:600;color:#59442d;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\n      Condition\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Sylvia is presented in very good restored vintage condition. Her case retains occasional small marks consistent with age, while the original dial shows visible spotting, surface wear and patination. These features are clearly shown in the photographs and form part of her authentic appearance.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Please study all photographs, as they form an important part of the description. A video of Sylvia running and striking is also included where supported by eBay.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Footer --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#2e2117;color:#f5ecdf;padding:30px 34px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n      Sylvia · A genuine piece of British mechanical history\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px;color:#e1cfb7;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n      Carefully restored, thoroughly tested and ready to be enjoyed for years to come.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;letter-spacing:1px;color:#b8924a;border-top:1px solid #4d3a24;padding-top:16px;\"\u003e\n      MAHN \u0026amp; CO  ·  NORWICH  ·  30-DAY RETURNS\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Garrard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54901002502483,"sku":"EB-147556697352","price":179.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/4160\/8275\/files\/57_fb799e9a-cb4d-4c4e-b8f7-6d1d824f2e51.jpg?v=1788975568","url":"https:\/\/mahnandco.co.uk\/products\/vintage-garrard-english-gong-striking-mantel-clock-c1950s-serviced-art-deco","provider":"Mahn and Co Clock Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}