Mantel clock - smith - Antique Wood, Brass - 1950-1960

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Antique Smiths mantel clock from the United Kingdom, circa 1950–1960, in a wooden case with brass elements, 8‑day mechanical movement with pendulum and Westminster quarter striking on five gongs, dimensions 28 × 30 × 16 cm, weight 4.5 g, winding key included and clock in excellent working order. front glass missing.

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Vintage Smiths Mechanical Chiming Mantel Clock – Made in Great Britain – c.1960

Beautiful vintage Smiths mechanical mantel clock in a wooden case. The clock is working and comes with its winding key. It has a traditional mechanical movement with pendulum and multi-rod chiming mechanism.

The dial is marked “Smiths” and “Made in Great Britain.” An engraved presentation plaque reads: “Presented to A. R. Bailey by his colleagues at Diss Depot, July 1960.”

The clock shows normal signs of age and use. Please note that the front glass is missing. The wooden case, dial and movement otherwise present attractively for their age. Please see all photographs for condition.

Vintage Smiths Mechanical Chiming Mantel Clock – Made in Great Britain – c.1960

Beautiful vintage Smiths mechanical mantel clock in a wooden case. The clock is working and comes with its winding key. It has a traditional mechanical movement with pendulum and multi-rod chiming mechanism.

The dial is marked “Smiths” and “Made in Great Britain.” An engraved presentation plaque reads: “Presented to A. R. Bailey by his colleagues at Diss Depot, July 1960.”

The clock shows normal signs of age and use. Please note that the front glass is missing. The wooden case, dial and movement otherwise present attractively for their age. Please see all photographs for condition.

Details

Manufacturer/brand
smith
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass, Wood
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
Westminster quarter striking, 5 gongs
Maker/designer
Smiths
Style
Antique
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
28 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Weight
4.5 g
Winding key
Yes
United KingdomVerified
148
Objects sold
100%
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