Vintage Art Deco Oak Cased Bentima Mantel Clock
This vintage mantel clock is a stepped Art Deco piece in oak, with its maker’s name, Bentima, signed on the dial. It is offered as a decorative mantel or shelf piece for collectors of inter-war British clocks and Art Deco design.
The case follows the geometric, stepped profile typical of the Art Deco period, with a rectangular top section flanked by fluted side blocks that rise from a wider plinth. The front is framed in oak and set with a bevelled glass panel, with a mirrored border surrounding a cream dial. The dial has Arabic numerals, a black-tipped hour and minute hand, and a discreet maker’s signature below the centre. The reverse shows a dark metal back plate with exposed fittings and a winding or setting arrangement, which gives a clear view of the mechanism’s construction.
Condition, Originality and Collector Appeal
The oak case shows general age-related wear, including scuffs, minor marks and surface changes to the finish, and there is some discolouration and marking to the rear plate. The dial is clean and legible, though the glass and mirror edges show minor ageing. Originality cannot be fully confirmed without further inspection, and buyers should consider the case and dial as they appear in the photographs. Its clean Art Deco lines, recognisable brand and attractive oak finish will appeal to collectors of period clocks and to buyers seeking a characterful vintage piece for a mantelpiece or display shelf.
