Overhauled Smiths Enfield Deco Mantel Clock 50s Bakelite Striking Mantle Vintage

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Seller: mainly_clocks ✉️ (183) 100%, Location: Market Drayton, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 364802135920 Overhauled Smiths Enfield Deco Mantel Clock 50s Bakelite Striking Mantle Vintage.

PLEASE NOTE; this is for supply to UK Mainland addresses ONLY

!!** Overhauled, Smiths, Bakelite, MANTEL CLOCK, Pendulum & Key. Petite, Striking, 8-day movement from 1953 **!!

  Attention

This is a wind-up pendulum clock and it has to be set-up, by you, on your horizontal surface, otherwise it will not run. An instruction sheet will be provided.  No on-site after-sales support is available.  If you are not confident of completing the set-up; PLEASE do not bid.

Description

Here we have a gorgeous, fully overhauled, 8-day, mechanical wind-up, petite style, pendulum mantel clock. Designated as the ‘Aberdeen’, its’ discreet size will not be overbearing wherever it is placed.

It houses a 1953 Smiths ‘F3A’ striking mechanical pendulum movement. This beautiful clock is in great condition. The Bakelite case is clean with no chips or cracks. There are very few superficial marks and a superb colouration. (Please see Pictures).

It is accurate, keeping time to just a few minutes per week. Good for a mechanical winding clock! The movement is rated to run for 8 days between winding but it runs for over 10 days when tested. A sure sign of a very healthy motion indeed.

The pendulum & movement is accessed from behind the rear door which closes correctly with a secure door clasp. The front bezel and glass have no ‘drop’ on opening to access the hands and the winding holes. The bezel is polished Brass with only minor blemishes.  The glass is clean, unscratched and closes firmly onto the integrated clasp. The dial is approx. 5 inches diameter. It has distinct, easy to read, black hands on a silver background and embossed black numerals.

The spiral gong is struck once at half past the hour and a full count at the top of each hour.  The strike emits the distinct 50’s sound (see video). The strike cannot be turned off.

It is a mechanical clock with no batteries. It must be fully wound each week and the pendulum gently set swinging. Some are unaware of this and the complain "It's not working"!

The movement was removed and fully overhauled (see details below).

Approximate size is;  8" Wide   7.5" High   4" Deep.

 

Cleaning and Overhaul

The clock was in extremely good condition when I acquired it.

The movement was removed, dismantled and cleaned to remove residual grime and old lubricant.

I carefully examined the movement and there is very little wear. No pivot holes are worn beyond acceptable limits so no new pivot bushings required. All the pivot holes have been cleaned with peg wood.

The mainsprings were removed, cleaned, checked, lubricated, and refitted to the spring barrels.

After assembly all pivots were correctly oiled with fine German clock oil. Good for another seventy years! To retain trouble free running; it is best policy to have a clock serviced every five years or so.

 

Scope of Supply

The clock will be supplied complete with pendulum, a genuine Smiths key and set-up sheet. When the clock is placed on a flat horizontal surface, it will run correctly. However, some minor adjustments may be required.

It will be packed securely for safe deliver by next day courier. Personal collection is also available. The packing and express delivery charge is £7.35 due to the size, weight and insurance; sorry.

Low starting bid, no reserve. Open to offers. Unreasonable offers will be automatically rejected.

 

Summary

·        Bakelite, Smiths ‘Aberdeen model’ striking clock.

·        Fully overhauled and working.

·        8-day wind-up clock with pendulum and key.

·        Bakelite case, Bass bezel and integrated glass.

·        No new pivot bushings where required.

·        Should be wound fully once every week and the pendulum set in motion or it will not run.

·        Minimal set-up is required once set on a flat and horizontal surface. You may need to do a final set-up for it to run correctly though. See the ‘Attention’ paragraph above

·        It has fine colouration and very few surface marks due to age.

·        The photographs form part of this description.  They should be studied carefully as what you see is exactly what will be supplied.

·        Please feel free to ask questions regarding anything which is not clear.

 

  • Condition: Seller refurbished
  • Condition: Fully overhauled, stripped down, cleaned, lubricated, assembled and calibrated to within a few minutes per week.
  • Antique: No
  • Shape: Aberdeen
  • Movement: Mechanical
  • Character: Key
  • Power Source: Key
  • Material: Bakelite
  • Year Manufactured: 1953
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Colour: Brown
  • Chime Sequence: Hourly / half hourly
  • Brand: Smiths
  • Type: Mantel Clock
  • Display Type: Analogue
  • Era: Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)
  • Model: Aberdeen
  • Frame Material: Brass
  • Style: Art Deco
  • Features: 8-Day, Keys, Winders, Pendulum/Moving Parts, Striking/Repeating, Wind Up
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Finish: Bakelite

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