Fishing Rod & Fish Distressed Metal Mantel Clock - Black

This fishing rod and fish mantel clock sets a round metal clock beneath a curving rod. The rod's fine line arches down to a hooked fish that rests against the side of the case. The rod rises from a stepped rectangular base, with a small reel near its handle. The whole piece is finished in black with a distressed, vintage look. The fish has a silver-grey distressed finish that picks out its fins and scales. The aged cream dial has black Roman numerals and slim black hands. It stands 32.5cm tall, 26cm wide and 10cm deep, which suits a mantelpiece or a shelf.

It is freestanding, so it needs no wall or fixings and sits on its own base. That makes it easy to place on a mantelpiece, a bookshelf, a side table or a desk. The angling theme suits a study, a den or a living room with a country or lodge feel. The black finish sits comfortably beside dark wood, leather and exposed brick. The distressed surface belongs in a rustic or vintage scheme more than a glossy modern one. At 10cm deep, it fits on a narrow ledge where a wider clock would overhang.

Inside, a quartz movement drives the analogue hands. The clock takes AA batteries, also sold as LR6 or MN1500. They are not included, so keep them ready to fit when you unpack it. There is no snooze or light: it is a straightforward timepiece. To keep the distressed finish looking its best, dust it with a soft dry cloth and avoid polishes or harsh cleaners on the aged surface. Stand it at one end of a mantelpiece with a stack of old books, or wrap it as a characterful gift with a gentle sense of humour.

How big is the fishing rod and fish mantel clock?

It stands 32.5cm tall, 26cm wide and 10cm deep, so it fits on a mantelpiece, a bookshelf or a side table.

What battery does this mantel clock take?

It takes AA batteries, also sold as LR6 or MN1500, to run its quartz movement. The batteries are not included, so keep them ready to fit.

Does it hang on the wall or stand up?

It is freestanding. It sits on its own stepped base, so it needs no wall, hooks or fixings and can stand on any flat surface.

What is it made of and what colour is it?

It is made of metal and finished in black with a distressed, vintage look. The fish has a silver-grey distressed finish and the dial is an aged cream with black Roman numerals.

Does the clock have a snooze or a light?

No. It has neither a snooze nor a light. It is an analogue mantel clock with a Roman numeral dial and a quartz movement.

How should I look after the distressed metal finish?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth now and then, and avoid polishes or harsh cleaners that could spoil the aged surface.