SMITHS WALNUT MANTEL CLOCK - "BUCKINGHAM" 1964 - working but needs attention

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Seller: johnnywossom ✉️ (2,649) 100%, Location: Thelnetham, Nr.Diss, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 305458769168 SMITHS WALNUT MANTEL CLOCK - "BUCKINGHAM" 1964 - working but needs attention.

SMITHS 8-DAY FLOATING BALANCE WALNUT STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK - 1964 - "THE BUCKINGHAM"

 

I am down sizing my clock collection and as a result I offer for sale this 8-day striking mantel clock.  Smiths named all their clocks and this model was called The Buckingham.  It was produced for 2 years – 1964 and 1965 and one is from March 1964.

The clock is finished in a rich walnut veneer with a high-gloss shellac french-polished finish and is in excellent condition apart from one small blemish on the top of the clock (see photos for details).

41CM WIDE, 19CM HIGH and 7CM DEEP.

The movement is in full working order, striking the half-hour and hour count as it should, BUT it loses approximately 90 seconds a day.  There is a time adjustment on the balance wheel and it is on its maximum position.  I have re-oiled the movement but have been unable to resolve the time-keeping issue.  (I have two clocks for sale with exactly the same issue).

Therefore this clock is being sold STRICTLY as needing attention, or for display or prop purposes only.  You could use it if you are willing to adjust the time every day, but please note that the time is adjusted via the rear door as the bezel and glass are fixed on this model.  I have owned the clock for about 4 years and used it daily for about 2 years and then just as a display clock.

The clock will NOT be supplied with a key.

I haven’t seen many of this model for sale on Ebay over the years, and because of it’s exceptionally good condition I hope it will be of use to someone who can either repair it or enjoy it as it is?

Please study all the photos provided to satisfy yourself regarding the condition of the clock.

I pack my clocks extremely well, taking time to protect them sufficiently to ensure that they arrive undamaged.  I use recycled packing materials wherever possible. The clock will be sent via UPS next-day delivery, and I try to dispatch the day after I receive payment, apart from weekends when I will book collection for Monday.  From experience UPS do tend to deliver the next-day after collection, in most cases, although they do show delivery can be up to 2 days so please allow for this in case there is a small delay in delivery.

Collection is also welcomed.  I am approx. 15 minutes either way, from Bury St. Edmunds (Suffolk)or Diss (Norfolk).

I hope that I have provided an accurate description of the clock, but should you have any questions or require any further photos please do contact me via Ebay messages.

  • Condition: Used
  • Brand: Buckingham
  • Chime Sequence: Striking
  • Type: Mantel Clock
  • Style: Antique
  • Frame Material: Wood
  • Material: Wood
  • Features: 8 Day Movement
  • Year Manufactured: 1964
  • Finish: Walnut

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