Description
This metal mantel clock takes the form of a classic motorbike, with its clock face set where the rear wheel would be. It is finished in black and silver: black tyres, frame, engine and seat, with a silver fuel tank, headlamp, handlebars, exhaust pipe and spoked front wheel. The round dial is a soft cream with bold black numerals and slim black hands, easy to read at a glance across a room. The detail runs through the piece, from the little cap on the fuel tank to the curling pipework on the engine and the black grips on the handlebars. It stands 21cm tall, 36cm wide and 8.5cm deep, so it has presence on a shelf without crowding it.
As a mantel clock it is made to stand rather than hang, so there is no wall fixing to think about. It rests on its wheels and a slim stand beneath the frame, ready for a mantelpiece, a bookshelf, a sideboard or a desk, and at 8.5cm deep it fits a narrow shelf or the back of a desk with ease. The black and silver sits in darker, industrial-style rooms as well as against plain pale walls, and it brings a touch of fun to a study, a home office, a living room or a hallway console table.
The body is metal throughout, with the silver parts given a brushed sheen against the smooth black of the frame and wheels. Care is simple: dust it with a soft dry cloth, use a soft brush to reach between the spokes and around the engine detail, and keep it somewhere dry, away from harsh cleaners. We like it set side on, at eye level, so the whole bike can be seen with the dial facing into the room. It makes a gift with real character, the kind of clock people stop to look at the first time they spot it.
Specification
| Material |
Metal |
| Colour |
Black & Silver |
| Height |
21cm |
| Width |
36cm |
| Depth |
8.5cm |
| Weight |
0.813kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the motorbike mantel clock?
It stands 21cm tall, 36cm wide and 8.5cm deep. That size sits comfortably on most mantelpieces, bookshelves, sideboards and desks.
What is the motorbike clock made of?
The clock is made of metal throughout. It is finished in black for the frame, wheels and engine, with silver on the tank, handlebars and exhaust.
Does it hang on the wall or stand up?
It is a freestanding mantel clock, so it needs no wall fixing. It rests on its wheels and a slim stand beneath the frame on any flat surface.
What does the clock face look like?
The round dial sits in the rear wheel of the motorbike. It has a soft cream face with bold black numerals and slim black hands, so it is easy to read.
How should I clean the motorbike clock?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth and use a soft brush between the spokes and around the engine detail. Keep it dry and away from harsh cleaners.