Napoleon Wooden Mantel Clock with Roman Numerals - Mahogany

This Napoleon wooden mantel clock takes the classic hat-shaped outline, rising to a rounded arch at the centre and sweeping down to low shoulders on either side, all set on a stepped black base. The wood has a rich mahogany colour with the grain showing through a high gloss finish, and the curved top edge is picked out in glossy black. A gold-tone bezel frames a white dial with black Roman numerals, black hands and a slim gold second hand. It stands 12cm high, 24.5cm wide and 5cm deep, a neat size for a mantelpiece.

Because it is freestanding, it needs no wall and no fixings: set it on a mantelpiece, a bookshelf, a sideboard, a desk or a bedside table. At only 5cm deep it sits comfortably on a narrow shelf, and its 24.5cm width leaves room either side for candles or framed photographs. The traditional shape and warm wood tones suit a period sitting room, a study lined with books or a hallway with classic furniture, while the clear white dial and bold Roman numerals keep the time easy to read from across the room. It is a considered gift for anyone who likes a traditional clock on show at home.

Inside, a quartz movement drives the analogue hands. The battery type is AA, also sold as LR6 or MN1500, and the battery fits into a compartment on the back; batteries are not included, so keep the right type to hand for the day the clock arrives. The gloss finish runs over the whole case and the stepped base, giving the wood a deep, polished look. To keep it bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth and wipe away fingerprints with a slightly damp cloth, then dry it straight away. Flank it with a pair of candlesticks on the mantelpiece for a classic, balanced arrangement.

How big is this mantel clock?

It stands 12cm high, 24.5cm wide and 5cm deep, so it fits neatly on a mantelpiece, a bookshelf or a desk without crowding it.

What battery does the clock need, and is one included?

It takes the AA battery type, also sold as LR6 or MN1500, which fits into a compartment on the back. Batteries are not included, so keep one to hand.

Does it hang on a wall or stand on a shelf?

It is a freestanding clock that sits on its stepped black base, so it needs no wall, hooks or fixings. Simply set it on a flat surface such as a mantelpiece or shelf.

What colour and finish is the clock?

The wood has a rich mahogany colour with visible grain under a high gloss finish, set off by glossy black edges and base, a gold-tone bezel and a white dial.

Is the dial easy to read?

Yes, the white dial carries bold black Roman numerals with black hands and a slim gold second hand, which stand out clearly against the white background.

How should I look after the gloss finish?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth and wipe away fingerprints with a slightly damp cloth, then dry it straight away to keep the gloss finish bright.