Description
This broken arch mantel clock brings a traditional face to the mantelpiece, with a wooden case in a deep walnut colour and the grain of the wood showing through. The arched top of the dial carries a globe between two flower motifs and the words Tempus Fugit, Latin for time flies, while beneath it a silver chapter ring with bold black Roman numerals frames a soft gold centre. Ornate scrollwork fills each corner of the square dial, and black hands with a gold-coloured centre cap read clearly from across the room. It stands 24.5cm tall, 19cm wide and 9.5cm deep, with a stepped base on bracket feet.
At that size it sits comfortably on a mantelpiece, a sideboard, a bookcase shelf or a bedside table, and it suits a traditionally decorated living room, study or hallway as well as a cosy bedroom. The quartz movement keeps steady analogue time without any winding, so it is an easy clock to live with from one day to the next. The Roman numerals and the Tempus Fugit inscription give it the look of a much older bracket clock, and it makes a considered gift for anyone who loves a classic clock face.
The front door is hinged at one side and opens with a small gold-coloured knob, so you can reach the dial and hands when they need a gentle clean. The clock runs on one AA battery (MN1500/LR6), which is not included, so keep one to hand when it arrives. Care is simple: dust the case with a soft dry cloth, and wipe away fingermarks with a barely damp cloth, drying it straight after. Set it at the centre of the mantelpiece between a pair of candlesticks or framed photographs for a classic, balanced look.
Specification
| Material |
Wood |
| Colour |
Walnut |
| Height |
24.5cm |
| Width |
19cm |
| Depth |
9.5cm |
| Weight |
1.107kg |
| Movement |
Quartz |
| Display |
Analogue |
| Dial |
Roman numerals |
| Power |
Batteries |
| Battery |
1 x AA (MN1500/LR6) (not included) |
Frequently Asked
How big is this mantel clock?
It stands 24.5cm tall, 19cm wide and 9.5cm deep, a comfortable size for a mantelpiece, a sideboard or a wide shelf.
What battery does the clock take?
One AA battery (MN1500/LR6) powers the quartz movement. The battery is not included, so keep one to hand when the clock arrives.
Does the front of the clock open?
Yes, the front door is hinged and opens with a small gold-coloured knob, so you can reach the dial and hands to give them a gentle clean.
What does the inscription on the dial mean?
The arch of the dial reads Tempus Fugit, a Latin phrase meaning time flies, set beside a globe and two flower motifs.
What is the case made of?
The case is wooden, in a deep walnut colour, with the grain of the wood showing through on the front, sides and base.
How should I care for the clock?
Dust the case and the front with a soft dry cloth, and wipe away any marks with a barely damp cloth, drying it straight after.