Oblong Plastic Mantel Clock with Arabic Dial and Handle - Gold

This oblong mantel clock brings a traditional carriage clock look to a shelf. It has a gold metallic effect finish over a plastic case, a curved carrying handle on top and clear side panels you can see right through. The white dial is square with cut corners, bold Arabic numerals and gold-toned hands. Beneath it is a decorative pendulum dressed with clear drops that catch the light. It stands 26cm tall, 14cm wide and 10.5cm deep, a comfortable size for a mantelpiece or sideboard.

With its stepped base and moulded top, it sits happily on a living room mantelpiece, a hallway console, a bedroom chest of drawers or a study bookshelf, wherever a clock you can read at a glance is welcome. The Arabic numerals are easy to make out from across the room. The silent quartz movement means no ticking in a quiet bedroom or a reading corner. Because it is freestanding, it needs no wall and no fixings; simply find it a level surface. It makes a thoughtful new home gift, a warm welcome for someone setting up their first place or moving house.

The clock runs on two AA (MN1500) batteries, and both are included, so it is ready to set as soon as it is unpacked. The quartz movement runs without winding, and the handle on top makes it easy to lift when you dust the shelf or move it to another room. To keep the gold finish and clear panels bright, dust with a soft dry cloth and wipe gently with a slightly damp cloth where needed, avoiding anything abrasive. For a classic arrangement, we like it at the centre of a mantelpiece between a pair of candlesticks or framed photographs. Wrapped up for a housewarming, it makes a gift that will be used every day.

How big is this mantel clock?

It stands 26cm tall, 14cm wide and 10.5cm deep, a size that suits a mantelpiece, sideboard or wide shelf.

What batteries does it need, and are they included?

It runs on two AA (MN1500) batteries, and both are included, so you can set the time and start it straight away.

Does the clock tick?

No. It has a silent quartz movement, so it stays quiet in a bedroom, study or living room.

What is the clock made of?

The case is plastic with a gold metallic effect finish. It has clear side panels and a curved carrying handle on top.

What kind of dial does it have?

It has an analogue white square dial with cut corners, Arabic numerals and gold-toned hands, so it is easy to read at a glance.

Would it make a good gift?

Yes, we think it makes a thoughtful new home gift. It is a practical, good-looking welcome for someone moving house or setting up their first place.