Description
This motorcycle mantel clock keeps the time in the front wheel of a classic motorbike. It is finished in white with a red tank and a distressed vintage look that gives it the air of an old workshop favourite. The clock face sits where the front tyre would be: a round dial with clear Arabic numerals and black hands meeting at a gold-tone centre, ringed in black like a tyre. Behind it come silver-tone handlebars and a headlamp, a gold-tone twin engine, a weathered footboard, a little side stand and a black rear wheel tucked under a curved white mudguard. It measures 20.5cm high, 36cm wide and 5.5cm deep.
At 36cm wide it fills a mantelpiece nicely without crowding it, and at only 5.5cm deep it sits comfortably on a narrow shelf, a bookcase or a wide windowsill. It stands on its two wheels and side stand, so there is nothing to hang and no wall to drill. We like it in a living room with a vintage or industrial feel, on a desk in a home office or study, or on a hallway console where a quick glance at the time is handy on the way out. The red tank gives a cheerful flash of colour against plain walls.
The clock runs on one AA battery, so there is no flex to tidy and it can sit well away from a socket. The distressed vintage finish is meant to look gently worn, with weathered gold-tone details and an aged footboard, so the marks of age are part of its charm. To keep it at its best, dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth and keep it out of damp rooms. Set it beside a stack of old books or a framed print for a playful nod to the open road, and wrap it up for a gift with real personality.
Specification
| Colour |
White & Red |
| Finish |
Distressed / Vintage |
| Height |
20.5cm |
| Width |
36cm |
| Depth |
5.5cm |
| Weight |
0.652kg |
| Battery |
1 x AA Battery |
| Design |
Red and white motorcycle |
Frequently Asked
How big is the motorcycle mantel clock?
It measures 20.5cm high, 36cm wide and 5.5cm deep. That is long enough to fill a mantelpiece and slim enough for a narrow shelf.
What battery does the clock need?
The clock runs on one AA battery. There is no mains flex, so you can place it anywhere you like.
Does it stand or hang on the wall?
It is a mantel clock made to stand. It rests on its two wheels and a little side stand on a mantelpiece, shelf, desk or sideboard.
Where is the clock face on the motorcycle?
The clock face sits in the front wheel. It has clear Arabic numerals and black hands, and it is ringed in black like a tyre.
What colours is it?
It is white with a red tank and black tyres. It has silver-tone handlebars and headlamp, gold-tone engine details and a distressed vintage finish.
How should I look after it?
Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth and keep it in a dry room. This keeps the distressed vintage finish looking its best for years.