50's Film & Fashion Icon Round Glass Wall Clock 30cm - White

This round glass wall clock carries a black portrait of a 1950s film and fashion icon on its white face, drawn in a crisp graphic style. She turns a shoulder towards you with her hair swept up high, a small earring, a necklace and a sleeveless dress, and her gaze meets yours from the left side of the dial. Black serif numerals from 1 to 12 circle the edge, and two slim silver hands turn from the centre over the portrait. The clock measures 30cm across and just 2cm deep, so it is large enough to tell the time at a glance yet sits close to the wall.

We think it suits a living room, hallway, bedroom or study, wherever a black and white scheme or a love of classic cinema sets the tone. The monochrome palette sits comfortably beside white or grey walls, framed film prints, chrome and black furniture, and it adds a bold accent above a sideboard, a console table or a desk. In a kitchen it brings a little old-fashioned glamour to the morning routine, and in a home office it keeps the hours in plain view. Because the dial is mostly white, it brightens a darker wall too, while the strong black figure stops it from fading into a pale one.

The face is glass with a glazed finish, which gives the black print a smooth, even surface. On the back, a compact black movement takes one AA battery and has a keyhole slot built in, so the clock hangs from a single screw or picture hook. Dust the glass with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a slightly damp one and dry it straight away, keeping moisture clear of the movement. Hang it at eye level where it can be read from the doorway, and leave a little space around it so the portrait has room to breathe.

How big is this wall clock?

The clock is 30cm across and 2cm deep, so it is easy to read across a room while sitting close to the wall.

What battery does the clock need?

It runs on one AA battery, which fits into the black movement on the back of the clock.

How does the clock hang on the wall?

The movement on the back has a keyhole slot built in, so the clock hangs neatly from a single screw or picture hook.

What is the clock face made of?

The face is glass with a glazed finish, white with a black portrait of a 1950s film and fashion icon and black numerals.

How should I clean the glass face?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away, keeping moisture away from the movement.

Which rooms does this clock suit best?

We like it in a living room, hallway, bedroom, study or kitchen, especially alongside black and white decor or framed film prints.