Description
This Napoleon mantel clock brings the classic arched, hat-like outline of a traditional mantel clock to your shelf or fireplace, finished in a rich dark walnut brown. A raised central arch holds a round cream dial with bold black Roman numerals and slender black hands, framed by a gold-coloured ring, while scrolled shoulders sweep down on either side to a long, stepped base. A row of beading runs along the front of the base, and squared bracket feet lift the whole piece just clear of the surface. It stands 24cm high, 41cm wide and 8.5cm deep, a good size for a mantelpiece without crowding it.
The broad, low shape suits a mantelpiece best, where its width balances the fireplace below, but it sits just as well on a sideboard, a bookcase shelf or a hall table. At 8.5cm deep it fits on a narrow ledge, and the clear Roman numerals on the cream dial read easily from across a sitting room. The dark walnut finish works with traditional furniture, period fireplaces and warm colour schemes, and it adds a calm, classic note to a modern room with plain walls. It looks at home in a study or on an office shelf too.
The back is finished in the same walnut brown, with a round black cover at its centre, so the clock looks tidy if it is seen from the side or in a mirror behind it. It is freestanding, so there is nothing to fix to a wall. To keep the finish looking its best, dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp and direct heat. Give it a clear stretch of mantel with a candlestick or a small framed picture to either side, and it settles in as the focal point of the room. As a gift, it is a classic piece that suits almost any traditional home.
Specification
| Colour |
Brown |
| Height |
24cm |
| Width |
41cm |
| Depth |
8.5cm |
| Weight |
1.6kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is this mantel clock?
It stands 24cm high, 41cm wide and 8.5cm deep, so it sits comfortably on most mantelpieces, sideboards and wider bookcase shelves.
What does the dial look like?
It has a round cream dial with black Roman numerals and slender black hands, framed by a gold-coloured ring and set in the raised central arch.
What colour is the clock?
The case has a rich dark walnut finish in a deep brown, with a cream dial and a gold-coloured ring around it for contrast.
Does it need to be fixed to a wall?
No, it is a freestanding mantel clock that rests on squared bracket feet, so it simply stands on a mantelpiece, shelf or table.
What is a Napoleon mantel clock?
It is the classic clock shape with a raised central arch and long sloping shoulders, often likened to a hat, and it suits a traditional mantelpiece well.
How should I care for it?
Dust it regularly with a soft dry cloth, and keep it away from damp and direct heat such as a radiator, so the walnut finish stays looking its best.