{"product_id":"vintage-smiths-enfield-richmond-striking-mantel-clock-serviced-c1955","title":"Vintage Smiths Enfield Richmond Striking Mantel Clock Serviced c1955","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eVintage Smiths Enfield \"Richmond\" Striking Mantel Clock\u003c\/title\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; }\n  body {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-family: 'Source Sans 3', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n    color: #2b2420;\n    line-height: 1.65;\n    font-size: 15px;\n    background: #fdfbf8;\n  }\n  .wrap { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }\n\n  .hero {\n    background: linear-gradient(155deg, #241c15 0%, #3a2c1e 100%);\n    color: #f4ead9;\n    padding: 48px 32px 40px;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n  .hero .eyebrow {\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 2px;\n    font-size: 12px;\n    color: #b8924a;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n  .hero h1 {\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\n    font-size: 30px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    margin: 0 0 14px;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n  }\n  .hero .subtitle { font-size: 16px; 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Co Clock Repairs\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch1\u003eVintage Smiths Enfield \"Richmond\" Striking Mantel Clock\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"subtitle\"\u003eBritish-made mechanical mantel clock, fully serviced and dating from circa 1950–55\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"trust-bar\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003eFully Serviced\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003eHour \u0026amp; Half-Hour Strike\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003eTested \u0026amp; Running\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eMeet Rupert.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"316\"\u003e\nA rather handsome early-1950s Smiths Enfield Richmond who has spent the best part of seventy years doing what British mantel clocks do best: quietly keeping order from the mantelpiece and making sure nobody forgets what time it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Richmond has a wonderfully distinctive period design, combining a substantial arched wooden case with beautifully figured veneers, stepped sides and restrained decorative detailing along the lower edge. Its proportions give it plenty of presence without making it excessively large or difficult to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe original dial is especially attractive, featuring a silvered chapter ring with elegant Roman numerals surrounding a richly figured wooden centre, set within a brass bezel. It is signed \u003cstrong\u003eSmiths Enfield\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath twelve o'clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pills\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eSmiths Enfield Richmond\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eFigured Veneer Case\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eBrass Bezel\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eHour \u0026amp; Half-Hour Strike\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eFully Serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 class=\"section\"\u003eSmiths Enfield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eEnfield was an established British clock manufacturer before becoming part of the Smiths group. Clocks produced under the combined \u003cstrong\u003eSmiths Enfield\u003c\/strong\u003e name are recognised for their solid British construction, dependable mechanical movements and attractive post-war designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThis example is identified as the \u003cstrong\u003eRichmond\u003c\/strong\u003e model and dates from approximately the early 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 class=\"section\"\u003eMovement and Strike\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe clock contains its original British-made \u003cstrong\u003etwo-train mechanical movement\u003c\/strong\u003e. One train powers the timekeeping mechanism while the second operates the striking mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eIt strikes the hours on a coiled gong, with a single strike on the half-hour, producing a warm and pleasing tone throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 class=\"section\"\u003eCondition and Servicing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe mechanical movement has been dismantled, professionally cleaned, inspected, lubricated and carefully reassembled. It has subsequently been tested for reliable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eAs part of the service, the mainsprings were lubricated with Novostar oil and the pivots with synthetic clock oil, ensuring smooth and reliable running for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe clock runs well and strikes reliably on both the hour and half-hour. The case retains its original figured veneers and has been sympathetically cleaned to bring out their character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eAs an authentic vintage clock, there are some light marks and small areas of age-related wear consistent with its years of service. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 class=\"section\"\u003eRestoration Checklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"checklist\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMovement fully dismantled, cleaned and inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMainsprings lubricated with Novostar oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePivots lubricated with synthetic clock oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eReassembled and tested for reliable running\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHour and half-hour strike confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCase cleaned and revived\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDial and bezel inspected and photographed\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 class=\"section\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"key-features\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eNamed Richmond model by Smiths Enfield\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBritish-made two-train mechanical movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHour and half-hour gong strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFigured wooden dial centre with silvered chapter ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBrass bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMovement fully serviced and tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eA well-presented example of a named Smiths Enfield model, combining reliable British engineering with an attractive figured case. It would make a handsome addition to a mantelpiece or sideboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"note\"\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description. Vintage mechanical clocks may require minor regulation after transport and once settled into their new surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"footer\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"returns\"\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/div\u003e\n    Buy with confidence — Mahn \u0026amp; Co Clock Repairs\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Smiths","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54792635122003,"sku":"EB-147530299523","price":169.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/4160\/8275\/files\/57_ee2b6ac0-8103-40bd-b430-3c2e35ff029d.jpg?v=1788075576","url":"https:\/\/mahnandco.co.uk\/products\/vintage-smiths-enfield-richmond-striking-mantel-clock-serviced-c1955","provider":"Mahn and Co Clock Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}