Glass Mantel Clock with Roman Dial and Silver Bezel - Clear

This rectangular glass mantel clock pairs clear glass with a bright silver bezel framing a Roman numeral dial. It is built like a small open portico: two clear glass columns stand between a flat top and a broad base, each with crisp bevelled edges that catch the light, and the round dial is set into a clear central panel so it seems to float. The pale dial carries black Roman numerals, a fine minute track and black hands, so the time reads clearly at a glance. The front measures 17.2cm by 14.2cm and the clock is 4.2cm deep, a slim footprint that fits a narrow ledge.

As a mantel clock it is made to stand on its glass base, so it needs no wall and no fixings: set it on a mantelpiece, a sideboard, a bookcase shelf or a desk. Because the glass is clear, the wall and whatever sits behind it show through, which keeps a busy shelf feeling light. That makes it as much at home in a pared-back modern room as in a traditional sitting room with a fireplace. The silver bezel sits happily beside other polished silver or chrome pieces. For someone who likes clean lines and a classic dial, it makes a considered gift.

Inside, a quartz movement drives the analogue hands, housed in a silver casing behind the dial with a clip cover over the battery compartment. It is powered by AA batteries (also sold as MN1500 or LR6), which are not included, so have batteries ready for when you unpack it. To keep the glass bright, wipe it with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth and polish away fingerprints; avoid abrasive cleaners, which can dull the surface. Stand it a little forward of the wall so light passes through the glass, and give it room either side so its simple outline can be seen.

What size is this glass mantel clock?

The front measures 17.2cm by 14.2cm and the clock is 4.2cm deep, so it fits comfortably on a mantelpiece, shelf, sideboard or desk.

What battery does the clock take, and is it included?

It runs on AA batteries, also sold as MN1500 or LR6. Batteries are not included, so have them ready before you set the time.

How does the clock stand?

It stands freely on its broad clear glass base, so it needs no wall fixings and sits neatly on any flat, level surface.

What kind of dial does it have?

It has an analogue dial with black Roman numerals, a fine minute track and black hands, framed by a bright silver bezel and driven by a quartz movement.

What is the clock made of?

The clock is made of clear glass, from its two columns to its flat top and broad base, with a silver bezel around the dial.

How do I keep the glass clean?

Wipe the glass with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to lift dust and fingerprints, and avoid abrasive cleaners, which can dull the surface over time.