Vintage Smiths Enfield 8-day Bakelite Mantel Clock Chrome Bezel Gong Chime

Vintage Smiths Enfield 8-Day Bakelite Mantel Clock Chrome Bezel Gong Chime Item Specifics • Brand: Smiths Enfield • Type: Mantel Clock • Movement: Mechanical (8-Day) • Features: 8-Day, Gong Striking, Arched Case, Chrome Bezel, Front Winding • Material: Bakelite • Era / Time Period Manufactured: mid-20th Century (c.1930s-1950s) • Origin: Great Britain / United Kingdom • Display Type: Analogue • Style: Art Deco / Retro Item Description Classic Vintage Smiths Enfield Art Deco Bakelite 8-Day Mantel Clock Up for auction/sale is a wonderfully iconic example of British mid-century design. This striking Smiths Enfield mantel clock features a beautiful, deep brown Bakelite case sculpted with a timeless arched top and splayed feet, perfectly capturing the minimalist aesthetic of the Art Deco era. The case is accented by a brilliant, polished chrome bezel that houses a clean, dual-tone silver and cream dial face. Symmetrically placed front-winding arbors sit just below the distinctively shaped, original black hands. Key Features & Design Details: • Authentic Bakelite Case: Iconic warm-toned brown Bakelite construction left in its original finish. • Chrome Accents: Features a classic glazed chrome bezel trim that offers a beautiful contrast against the dark case. • Premium 8-Day Movement: Driven by a robust, mechanical British-made twin-train movement. • Resonant Gong Striking: Mechanically chimes and counts the hours and half-hours on a deep internal gong coil, delivering a rich, nostalgic acoustic sound. • Dial Details: Clear, stylized Art Deco Arabic numerals with the clear signature "Smiths Enfield" print and "Made in Gt. Britain" text along the lower edge. • Dimensions: • Height: 20 cm • Width: 22 cm • Depth: 12 cm • Condition Report: • Excellent vintage condition. The Bakelite case is completely intact with a lovely natural gloss and no visible cracks or deep chips. The dial face shows very minimal, age-appropriate fading. The mechanical movement is fully operational, winding smoothly, striking correctly, and keeping time. Please review all high-resolution photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the condition description. Shipping & Packaging: This item will be wrapped securely using professional-grade cushioning materials to preserve the vintage Bakelite shell and internal mechanical components. It will be safely double-boxed and shipped fully insured with tracking provided immediately upon dispatch.