Description
Our wooden mantel clock takes the classic Napoleon shape, a gentle central dome that sweeps down into curved shoulders on either side, set on a stepped plinth base. The case is a light, warm beech with the grain showing through the wood, and the round dial sits at its centre inside a polished gold-tone rim. The face itself is crisp white with black Roman numerals, a fine minute track and black hands, so the time reads at a glance. It measures 12.5cm high, 24.5cm wide and 6cm deep, a size that settles comfortably on a mantelpiece without crowding it.
At 6cm deep it needs only a shallow ledge, so it suits a narrow mantelpiece as readily as a deep one, and the 24.5cm width leaves room for candlesticks, cards or a photo frame on either side. It sits as well on a sideboard, a bookcase shelf, a desk in a study or a bedside table, wherever a traditional analogue clock feels at home. The beech tone is easy to live with in a country kitchen or a cottage sitting room, and it brings a softer, lighter note to a room with cream walls or painted furniture.
It is a freestanding clock, resting on its flat base, so there is nothing to hang and no wall to drill. The quartz movement is battery powered and takes the AA size, also sold as MN1500 or LR6; the battery is not included, so keep one to hand. The battery compartment sits behind a black cover at the back of the case, easy to reach when it needs changing. To keep the wood looking its best, dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp and direct heat. Set beside a pair of candlesticks or a favourite family photograph, it makes a warm, traditional gift for anyone who likes a proper clock on the mantelpiece.
Specification
| Material |
Wood |
| Colour |
Beech |
| Height |
12.5cm |
| Width |
24.5cm |
| Depth |
6cm |
| Weight |
0.479kg |
| Movement |
Quartz |
| Display |
Analogue |
| Dial |
Roman numerals |
| Hanging |
Other |
| Power |
Batteries |
| Battery |
AA / MN1500 / LR6 (not included) |
Frequently Asked
How big is this mantel clock?
It measures 12.5cm high, 24.5cm wide and 6cm deep, so it fits comfortably on a narrow mantelpiece, shelf or sideboard.
What battery does the clock take, and is it included?
It takes the AA battery size, also sold as MN1500 or LR6. The battery is not included, so have one ready before you set it up.
What is the clock made of?
The case is wooden, in a light beech colour with the grain visible, set on a stepped base with a gold-tone rim around the dial.
Is the dial easy to read?
Yes, it is an analogue dial with black Roman numerals, a fine minute track and black hands on a white face, simple to read at a glance.
Does this clock hang on a wall?
No, it is a freestanding mantel clock that rests on its flat base, ready for a mantelpiece, shelf, sideboard, desk or bedside table.
How should I look after the wooden case?
Dust the wooden case with a soft dry cloth, and keep it away from damp and direct heat to look after the wood and its finish.