Rectangular Glass and Brushed Aluminium Mantel Clock - Black

This rectangular mantel clock sets a band of brushed aluminium between two panels of black glass, so the front reads as a clean stripe of silver framed in deep, smoky black. At its centre sits a round black dial behind a bright silver bezel, marked with slim baton lines in place of numerals and read by two straight silver hands. It is a plain analogue face that tells the time at a glance. The front is 19.6cm on its longer side and 17.8cm on its shorter, and the whole clock is 5.8cm deep, a size that suits a mantelpiece or shelf without crowding it.

Being a mantel clock, it stands on its own flat black base, so there is no wall to drill and you can move it wherever it is needed. We like it on a living room mantelpiece, a bedside table, a hallway console or the corner of a desk in a home office, where the black and silver sit easily with modern furniture, chrome and dark wood alike. The back is a plain black panel with a neat round housing for the movement, so it still looks tidy where the rear can be seen. As a gift it is a smart, practical choice for anyone who likes a clean, modern look at home.

The movement is quartz and runs on one AA battery, which is included, so it is ready to set once the battery is fitted. The battery sits behind a small cover on the back of the round housing, easy to reach when it needs changing. For care, dust the glass and aluminium with a soft dry cloth, and use a barely damp cloth for any fingerprints on the glass, drying it straight after. Set it a little off centre on a mantelpiece beside a vase or a framed print, and it gives the shelf a calm, orderly finish.

What size is this mantel clock?

The front measures 19.6cm on its longer side and 17.8cm on its shorter side. The clock is 5.8cm deep, so it fits most mantelpieces, shelves and desks.

Does it need a battery, and is one included?

It runs on one AA battery, and one AA battery is included. You only need to fit it, set the time and stand the clock in place.

What is the clock made of?

It is made from glass, aluminium and metal. The black glass panels sit either side of a brushed aluminium centre strip, with a round black dial in the middle.

Does it stand or hang?

It is made to stand rather than hang. It sits on its own flat black base, so it works on a mantelpiece, shelf, desk or bedside table with no fixings needed.

Does the dial have numbers?

The dial has no numerals. Slim baton markers sit at each hour on the black face, and two straight silver hands give a clean, easy-to-read look.

How should I clean it?

Dust the glass and brushed aluminium with a soft dry cloth. A slightly damp cloth will lift fingerprints from the glass, as long as you dry it straight away.