Arched Roman Dial Chrome & Wood Veneer Mantel Clock - Silver

This arched mantel clock pairs a bright chrome frame with sides faced in warm wood veneer, so it sits happily between modern and traditional. The silver dial has a brushed centre and a polished outer ring, marked with bold black Roman numerals at the quarters and slim black batons between them, and its black hands stand out clearly against the metal. The dial sits high within the arch, with clear open space beneath it down to a stepped chrome base. At 18.8cm tall, it is a neat size for a mantelpiece, a shelf or a sideboard where a larger clock would crowd the space.

Its shiny silver finish suits a living room, a dining room or a hallway, and the warm brown wood along the sides keeps it from feeling cold beside timber furniture, picture frames and books. On a mantelpiece it gives the room a traditional arched outline with a lighter, more open look than a solid wooden case. It is just as much at home on a bedside table, a study desk or an office shelf, where the clear Roman numerals are easy to read at a glance, and a silver clock like this sits well with both cool greys and warmer, natural colour schemes.

It keeps time with a quartz movement powered by one AA battery, which fits behind the square cover on the back, so there are no wires to hide and it can sit wherever the room needs it. The clock stands freely on its flat stepped base and needs no wall fixing. To keep the chrome bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth and wipe away fingermarks with a slightly damp one, drying it straight after; keep the wood veneer away from wet cloths and direct heat. We like it at one end of a mantelpiece, balanced by a candle or a small vase at the other.

How big is this mantel clock?

It stands 18.8cm tall, a compact height that sits comfortably on a mantelpiece, a shelf, a sideboard or a bedside table without crowding it.

What battery does the clock take?

It runs on one AA battery, which powers the quartz movement and fits behind the square cover on the back of the clock.

What is the clock made of?

It has a shiny chrome frame and base with wood veneer along the sides, and a silver dial with black Roman numerals and black hands.

Does it need to be fixed to a wall?

No, it is a freestanding mantel clock that stands on its own flat stepped base, so it needs no wall fixing, screws or hooks.

How should I look after it?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth and wipe fingermarks from the chrome with a slightly damp cloth, drying it straight away and keeping the wood veneer dry.

Is the dial easy to read?

Yes, the silver dial carries bold black Roman numerals at the quarters, slim batons for the other hours and black hands that stand out clearly against it.