Rotating Pendulum Anniversary Metal Mantel Clock - Gold

This gold mantel clock is a classic anniversary clock, with a rotating pendulum turning beneath a white Roman numeral dial under an arched clear dome. Made from metal and brass in a warm gold finish, it stands 23cm tall, 15cm wide and 15cm deep, so it sits on a mantelpiece or a narrow shelf. Above the dial rises a shaped crest with three small finials, and two slim columns topped with ball finials frame the pendulum, which carries four faceted clear ornaments that catch the light as they turn. The round, stepped base gives the piece a steady footing.

An anniversary clock like this belongs where it can be seen and watched: on the mantelpiece in a sitting room, on a sideboard in the dining room, on a bookcase shelf or on a hallway table where it greets people coming in. The black hands and bold Roman numerals on the white dial read clearly across a room, and the gold finish suits traditional furnishings as well as warmer, more modern schemes. Because it is freestanding, it needs no wall and no fixings; it stands on any flat, steady surface, and at 15cm across it suits a deep window sill or a bedroom chest of drawers.

Inside, a quartz movement keeps the time and runs on one AA battery, so there is no winding to remember: simply change the battery when it runs down. The analogue dial and the turning pendulum give it the gentle movement of a traditional piece without any of the upkeep. Dust the base, columns and dome with a soft dry cloth, and wipe away fingermarks with a damp cloth before drying it straight away. Set it where the pendulum can turn freely and the dome stays clear of knocks, and it makes a considered gift for someone who loves a traditional clock, or a handsome finishing touch for your own mantelpiece.

How big is this anniversary clock?

It stands 23cm tall, 15cm wide and 15cm deep, compact enough for a mantelpiece, a sideboard or a bookcase shelf.

What battery does the clock need?

It runs on one AA battery, which powers a quartz movement, so there is no winding. Replace the battery when it runs down.

What is the clock made from?

It is made from metal and brass in a gold finish. It has a white dial with black Roman numerals and an arched clear dome over the pendulum.

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

It is a freestanding mantel clock on a round, stepped base. It needs no wall fixings and stands on any flat, steady surface.

Does the pendulum actually move?

Yes. The rotating pendulum turns beneath the dial, carrying four faceted clear ornaments between two slim gold columns, so the clock is always gently in motion.

How do I keep the clock looking its best?

Dust the base, columns and dome with a soft dry cloth. Wipe fingermarks away with a damp cloth, then dry the clock straight away to keep the gold finish bright.