Description
This metal mantel clock takes the form of a vintage-style motorcycle in matt black, with its round dial set into the front wheel. The cream face carries bold black Arabic numerals, black hands and a small bicycle print at the centre, all framed by a black metal rim. Along the frame sit a fuel tank with a red and gold winged badge reading CUSTOM MOTORS, a small headlamp, upturned handlebars, a saddle and a luggage rack over a spoked rear wheel picked out in a silver tone, with worn bronze-gold touches across the tank and bars for a well-ridden look. It measures 19.7cm high, 34.9cm wide and 20cm deep.
With a footprint 34.9cm wide and 20cm deep, it sits comfortably on a mantelpiece, a deep shelf, a sideboard or a desk. It stands on its own two wheels and a slim kickstand, so it needs no wall, no hook and no fixings, and it can be moved from room to room. It suits a living room, a study, a hallway console or a bedroom chest of drawers, anywhere you want a clock you can read at a glance that is also a talking point. The bold numerals are easy to read from across the room, and the motorcycle outline adds a little character to a row of books or framed prints.
The clock runs on a quartz movement fitted to the back of the front wheel and takes one AA battery, so there is no winding and no cable to hide. The metal body has a matt finish; to keep it looking its best, dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp. We like it at one end of a mantelpiece beside a stack of old books, and it makes a cheerful gift for a home that enjoys a touch of vintage character.
Specification
| Material |
Metal |
| Colour |
Black |
| Finish |
Matt |
| Height |
19.7cm |
| Width |
34.9cm |
| Depth |
20cm |
| Weight |
0.625kg |
| Movement |
Quartz |
| Battery |
1 x AA |
Frequently Asked
How big is the motorcycle mantel clock?
It measures 19.7cm high, 34.9cm wide and 20cm deep, so it needs a mantelpiece, shelf or sideboard at least 20cm deep to sit on comfortably.
What battery does the clock take?
It runs on a quartz movement that takes one AA battery, fitted to the back of the front wheel, so there is no winding and no mains cable.
Does it need to be hung on a wall?
No, it is a freestanding mantel clock that stands on its two wheels and a slim kickstand, so it needs no wall, hook or fixings.
What is it made of and what colour is it?
The clock is metal in a matt black finish, with a cream dial, black Arabic numerals, a silver-toned spoked rear wheel and luggage rack, and worn bronze-gold touches on the tank and handlebars.
Is the clock face easy to read?
Yes, the cream face carries bold black Arabic numerals and black hands, which stand out clearly and are easy to read from across a room.
How should I look after it?
As general good practice for metal, dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp to keep the matt black finish looking its best.