Large Vintage Smiths Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock Untested With Key

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Seller: thepeacockemporiumltd ✉️ (121) 98.4%, Location: Congleton, GB, Ships to: GB & many other countries, Item: 285780311907 Large Vintage Smiths Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock Untested With Key.

Large Vintage Smiths Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock


Approx 30 x 23 x 12 cm

Comes with original key but untested so please bear this in mind when bidding that it probably needs some tlc


Case is in really good condition


This 3 train mantel clock by Smiths features a floating balance rather than a pendulum and sounds the Westminster chime, which plays every quarter. The clock is set in a dark oak case. UNTESTED BUT COMES WITH ORIGINAL KEY



In 1931, Smiths English Clocks, of Cricklewood Works, Edgware Road, London, then called S. Smith and Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd, entered the domestic clock market and formed a new company, Smiths English Clocks Ltd, as the Clock and Watch division with Cricklewood as the main factory. Smiths were one of the first companies to produce synchronous electric clocks. These were put on the market towards the end of 1931. Smiths formed a subsidiary company called Synchronous Electric Clocks to produce these clocks as the first models carry this name.

In 1932 they purchased English Clock and Watch Manufacturers of Coventry, and acquired the trade names Astral and Empire. In 1934 Smiths bought the Enfield Clock Co and they produced a synchronous alarm clock which they named the Callboy. The Smith's 8 day Calotte clock made its debut at the British Industries Fair in 1934. Prior to this date calottes had been exclusively of foreign manufacture. Also that year, Smiths introduced the Batriclock which was intended for areas where the synchronous clock could not be used.

In 1935, they introduced the Synfinity, which Smiths described as "the clock that never stops". They said it was "the remarkable combination of a synchronous electric movement with the essential elements of a fine precision lever escapement". If the electric supply failed the clock would run for up to six hours and rewind when the power returned. Apparently the synchronous motor also corrected the mechanical time train at intervals. Smiths produced a synchronous electric chiming clock. In 1937, the trade name Sectric appeared on Smiths electric clocks. Also the introduction by Smith's of a calotte clock with an alarm movement.

After the regrouping the Clock and Watch division of the company, Smiths English Clocks Ltd consisted of the following main companies: A. B. E. Co, Enfield Clock Co, English Clock Systems, British Precision Springs, J. E. V. Winterbourne, Pullars Instruments, United Kingdom Clock Co, Clock Components, Anglo-Celtic Watch Co (Associated).



Please remember that these are vintage or antique items and as such, they have been preloved, so they may have small imperfections (which I do my best to show in the photos).

Any small difference in colour is due to my camera and difference between indoor and outdoor light and the device you might be viewing from.


Condition is antique or vintage used please study photos for condition.

Nominal postage charge despite size and weight to mainland UK


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  • Condition: Used
  • Antique: Yes
  • Movement: Mechanical
  • Character: Key
  • Material: Wood
  • Year Manufactured: 1931
  • Colour: Brown
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Number Type: Roman Numerals
  • Brand: Smiths
  • Chime Sequence: Westminster
  • Type: Mantel Clock
  • Display Type: Analogue
  • Era: Early 20th Century (1911-1940)
  • Frame Material: Oak
  • Style: Art Deco
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Features: Chimes
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1920-1949
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Finish: Oak
  • Room: Any Room

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