{"product_id":"vintage-northern-goldsmiths-westminster-chiming-mantel-clock-fully-serviced","title":"Vintage Northern Goldsmiths Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock Fully Serviced","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eVintage Northern Goldsmiths Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock\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@600;700\u0026amp;family=Source+Sans+3:wght@400;600\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: #292929;\n    background: #fff;\n    max-width: 900px;\n    margin: auto;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n  .hero {\n    background: #1c1917;\n    color: #f5f0e8;\n    padding: 50px 30px 40px;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n  .hero h1 {\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n    font-size: 30px;\n    color: #f5f0e8;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n  }\n  .hero .subtitle {\n    color: #b8924a;\n    font-size: 15px;\n    letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n  .trust-bar {\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: center;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 24px;\n    background: #2a2521;\n    color: #d8cdb8;\n    padding: 14px 20px;\n    font-size: 13px;\n    letter-spacing: 0.3px;\n    border-top: 1px solid #b8924a55;\n  }\n  .trust-bar span { white-space: nowrap; }\n  .section {\n    padding: 30px 30px 10px;\n  }\n  h2 {\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n    color: #4b2c20;\n    font-size: 21px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid #b8924a;\n    display: inline-block;\n    padding-bottom: 4px;\n  }\n  p { margin-bottom: 14px; }\n  .pills {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 10px;\n    padding: 0 30px 20px;\n  }\n  .pill {\n    background: #f5f0e8;\n    border: 1px solid #b8924a;\n    color: #4b2c20;\n    padding: 7px 14px;\n    border-radius: 20px;\n    font-size: 13px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n  ul.checklist {\n    list-style: none;\n    padding: 0 30px 10px;\n  }\n  ul.checklist li {\n    padding: 6px 0 6px 26px;\n    position: relative;\n  }\n  ul.checklist li::before {\n    content: \"✓\";\n    color: #b8924a;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 0;\n  }\n  .dims-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    margin: 0 0 20px;\n  }\n  .dims-table td {\n    padding: 8px 12px;\n    border: 1px solid #e0d8c8;\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n  .dims-table td:first-child {\n    font-weight: 600;\n    background: #f5f0e8;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n  .maker-history {\n    background: #f5f0e8;\n    padding: 20px;\n    border-left: 4px solid #b8924a;\n    margin: 0 30px 20px;\n  }\n  .closing {\n    text-align: center;\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #4b2c20;\n    padding: 10px 30px 30px;\n    font-size: 16px;\n  }\n  footer {\n    background: #1c1917;\n    color: #d8cdb8;\n    text-align: center;\n    padding: 30px;\n    font-size: 13px;\n  }\n  footer .returns {\n    color: #b8924a;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    margin-bottom: 6px;\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n  \u003ch1\u003eVintage Northern Goldsmiths Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"subtitle\"\u003eFully Serviced · Three-Train Movement · Five-Rod Westminster Chime\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"trust-bar\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e✓ Fully Serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e✓ Tested \u0026amp; Regulated\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e✓ 30-Day Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e✓ Dispatched with Care\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003eMeet \u003cstrong\u003eNeville\u003c\/strong\u003e, a grand old Newcastle gentleman with an ornate waistcoat, a wonderfully weathered face and absolutely no intention of entering a room quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDating from around the 1930s, this substantial mechanical mantel clock features a retailer-signed silvered dial for \u003cstrong\u003eThe Northern Goldsmiths Co., Newcastle-upon-Tyne\u003c\/strong\u003e. Northern Goldsmiths was a prestigious Newcastle jeweller and retailer, giving the clock a particularly appealing connection to the North East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"maker-history\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eThe Northern Goldsmiths Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  A well-regarded jeweller and retailer based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northern Goldsmiths retailed quality timepieces to the North East throughout the early to mid-20th century. A retailer-signed dial such as this ties the clock directly to that regional heritage.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWestminster Chime Movement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe traditional three-train mechanical movement plays the familiar Westminster melody on five gong rods, sounding progressively on each quarter-hour before playing the full sequence and counting the hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA convenient Silent\/Chime selector is positioned beside the three o'clock numeral, allowing the chimes to be switched off when preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pills\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eKey-Wound Movement\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eThree-Train\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eFive-Rod Westminster Chime\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eSilent\/Chime Selector\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eFront-Regulated Pendulum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eRestoration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe movement has been fully dismantled, cleaned and serviced before being carefully reassembled, adjusted and tested. The motion work and hand friction have also been corrected to ensure reliable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"checklist\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMovement fully dismantled, cleaned and serviced\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReassembled, adjusted and tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMotion work and hand friction corrected\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCase sympathetically cleaned and revived\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePendulum regulated and running order confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eCase and Dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe shapely wooden case has a broad arched profile with gently flared sides, decorative line detailing and unusual carved floral panels at the lower corners. The contrasting grain and warm brown colouring give the clock a distinctive architectural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe case has been sympathetically cleaned and revived while retaining its original character and age-related variation. The hinged glazed brass bezel opens correctly to provide access to the winding points and regulator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe silvered dial carries elegant black Arabic numerals, ornate period hands and the original Northern Goldsmiths retailer's signature. It displays extensive authentic wear, scratches, spotting and patination accumulated during many decades of use. This has deliberately been preserved rather than refinished and is clearly shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"dims-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 cm (9.1 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 cm (12.6 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic vintage clock and carries visible cosmetic wear consistent with its age. The dial is notably aged and weathered, while the wooden case presents attractively following sympathetic restoration. Please study the detailed photographs, which form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe movement is operating correctly and has been tested following servicing. As with all mechanical pendulum clocks, minor regulation or levelling may occasionally be required after transport and settling into a new home. Straightforward setup, winding and regulation instructions will be included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"closing\"\u003e\n  A characterful retailer-signed Westminster clock with an impressive voice, distinctive carved case and genuine Newcastle provenance.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cfooter\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"returns\"\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/div\u003e\n  Mahn \u0026amp; Co Clock Repairs · Norwich · Careful UK dispatch on every order\n\u003c\/footer\u003e","brand":"Goldsmiths","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54792634532179,"sku":"EB-147528391914","price":249.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/4160\/8275\/files\/57_88eb41ae-c7e9-43ec-9be0-38e238e8729f.jpg?v=1788075554","url":"https:\/\/mahnandco.co.uk\/products\/vintage-northern-goldsmiths-westminster-chiming-mantel-clock-fully-serviced","provider":"Mahn and Co Clock Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}