Description
This round mantel clock sets an open skeleton movement inside a wooden case with a deep mahogany piano gloss, so the gears sit in plain view behind the hands. The case is a broad ring of wood polished to a high shine, and within it sits a gold-tone dial marked with black Roman numerals. The centre of the dial is left open, letting the gold wheels and bridges of the works show through, and a small inset dial below the centre counts the seconds. It stands 19cm high, 20.5cm wide and 6cm deep, a tidy size that reads clearly from across a room without crowding a shelf.
As a mantel clock it is made to stand rather than hang: its flat base sits steady on a mantelpiece, sideboard, bookcase or desk, with no wall fixing needed. The works are open at the back as well, so it looks just as good on a shelf seen from the side as it does face on. The warm mahogany tone and gold dial suit a traditional living room, a study or a home office, and they bring a note of classic detail to plainer modern rooms too. We think it makes a considered gift for anyone who enjoys a traditional clock with its workings on view.
The analogue clock runs on AAA size batteries, the type also labelled MN2400 or LR03, and batteries are not included, so have them ready when you first set the time. Care is simple: dust the gloss wood with a soft dry cloth, and wipe the front of the dial gently in the same way, keeping harsh polishes and sprays away from the shine. To style it, set it at the centre of a mantelpiece between a pair of candlesticks or a row of books, where the gold works catch the light and the round case gives the shelf a clear focal point.
Specification
| Material |
Wood |
| Colour |
Mahogany |
| Finish |
Gloss |
| Height |
19cm |
| Width |
20.5cm |
| Depth |
6cm |
| Weight |
0.774kg |
| Movement |
Skeleton |
| Display |
Analogue |
| Dial |
Roman numerals |
| Hanging |
Other |
| Power |
Batteries |
| Battery |
AAA / MN2400 / LR03 (not included) |
Frequently Asked
What size is this mantel clock?
It stands 19cm high and 20.5cm wide, and it is 6cm deep, so it fits comfortably on most mantelpieces, shelves and desks.
What batteries does the clock take, and are they included?
It runs on AAA size batteries, the type also labelled MN2400 or LR03. Batteries are not included, so have them ready before you set the time.
Can I see the clock's workings?
Yes. The centre of the dial is open, so the gold-tone gears sit in view behind the hands, and the open back lets you see the works from behind as well.
Does the clock stand or hang on a wall?
It is a mantel clock made to stand on its flat base, on a mantelpiece, sideboard, shelf or desk, with no wall fixing needed.
What numerals are on the dial?
The gold-tone dial carries black Roman numerals around its edge, with a small inset dial below the centre that counts the seconds.
How should I care for the wooden case?
Dust the gloss mahogany finish with a soft dry cloth, and keep harsh polishes and sprays away from it so the shine stays clear.