Lancaster Plane Miniature Metal Mantel Clock - Green & Brown

This miniature mantel clock pairs a detailed metal model of a Lancaster plane with a small round clock set into its sloping base. The plane is painted in green and brown, with roundels on its wings and body, four black propellers with silver tips and twin tail fins. It rests on a slim silver rod above a dark green base. The clock face is white, with clear Arabic numerals, slim black hands and a bright plated bezel. Made of metal alloy, the whole piece stands 9.5cm high, 11cm wide and 8cm deep, so it fits neatly into a small space.

At that size it sits happily on a mantelpiece, a bedside table, a desk or a bookshelf, where the model can be admired from every side and the dial read at a glance. The analogue display and Arabic numerals keep telling the time simple, which matters on a dial this small. It is freestanding, so it needs no wall or fixings and can move from room to room whenever you fancy a change. We think it makes a fine gift for a teenager or an adult who would enjoy a famous aircraft close at hand. It suits anyone aged 13 and over as a decorative piece rather than a toy.

The clock keeps time with a quartz movement powered by one LR66 battery, and the battery is included, so it is ready to set from the start. To keep it looking its best, dust the plane and base with a soft dry cloth, taking care around the propellers and tail fins, and wipe the bezel gently to keep the plated finish bright. Angle it slightly on a shelf so the wings catch the light, and it makes a cheerful companion to books and framed photographs.

How big is the Lancaster plane clock?

It stands 9.5cm high, 11cm wide and 8cm deep, small enough for a bedside table, a desk or a mantelpiece.

What battery does the clock take and is it included?

The quartz movement runs on one LR66 battery, and the battery is included, so the clock is ready to set as soon as you unpack it.

What is the clock made of?

It is made of metal alloy. The plane is painted in green and brown above a dark green base, and a plated bezel frames the dial.

Is the dial easy to read?

Yes. The analogue dial is white with clear Arabic numerals and slim black hands, so the time is easy to read even at this small size.

Is it suitable as a gift for a young person?

We suggest it for anyone aged 13 and over. It is a decorative clock to display on a shelf or mantelpiece, not a toy for play.

How do I look after it?

Dust the plane and base with a soft dry cloth, taking care around the propellers and tail fins, and wipe the plated bezel gently to keep it bright.