Description
This arched mantel clock is made of black steel, with gold hands that stand out clearly against the dark face. Down one curved edge, a column of slim horizontal slots is cut right through the metal, each one shorter as it follows the curve, and a smaller triangle of the same stripes sits in the opposite lower corner. There are no numbers on the face, so the time reads from the angle of the hands alone, which keeps the look clean and graphic. It stands 15cm tall, 14.8cm wide and 12.8cm deep, a compact size that sits comfortably on a desk or shelf without crowding it.
Its arch and its black and gold colouring suit a modern room, and it looks just as much at home on a mantelpiece as on a home office desk, a bookshelf or a bedside table. Because it stands on its own folded steel foot, it needs no wall and no fixings, so you can move it from room to room as you please. The cut-out stripes let a little of the wall behind show through, which works well against a pale wall or a patterned backdrop. On a desk it gives a quick read of the time at a glance, without reaching for a phone.
The clock runs on one AA battery, which fits into the movement on the back, out of sight once the clock is in place. The steel body sits steadily on any flat surface, and the gold hands turn from a small gold centre boss. To keep it looking its best, dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth; a lightly damp cloth will lift fingerprints from the black finish, followed by a dry one. For a tidy arrangement, stand it on a short stack of books beside a black table lamp, where the gold hands catch the warm light.
Specification
| Material |
Steel |
| Colour |
Black |
| Height |
15cm |
| Width |
14.8cm |
| Depth |
12.8cm |
| Weight |
0.426kg |
| Battery |
X1 AA |
Frequently Asked
How big is this mantel clock?
It stands 15cm tall and 14.8cm wide, and its folded foot reaches 12.8cm deep, so it fits on most mantelpieces, desks and shelves.
What battery does the clock take?
It takes one AA battery, which fits into the movement on the back of the clock, hidden from view at the front.
Does it need to be hung on a wall?
No. The steel bends forward at the bottom into a flat foot, so the clock stands on its own on a mantelpiece, desk or shelf.
What is the clock made of?
The body is steel with a black finish, and the hour and minute hands are gold in colour, set against the plain black face.
Does the face have numbers?
No, the face has no numbers or markers. The stripes cut into the steel give it its pattern, and you read the time from the angle of the gold hands.
How do I clean the clock?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth, and use a lightly damp cloth for fingerprints, drying it straight afterwards to keep the steel looking good.