Round Folding Wooden Mantel Clock with Compass Base - Black

This folding mantel clock opens like a round wooden case to show a white dial on its lid and a compass set into its base. The wood has a black glazed finish, and a polished silver bezel frames both the dial and the compass. Black Roman numerals make the time easy to read, while the compass beneath carries a crisp black and white compass rose. Two small silver hinge pins join the lid to the base, so the clock face stands upright above the compass. It measures 5cm high, 10cm wide and 10cm deep.

We like it best on a mantelpiece, a desk or a bedside table, where its small round footprint takes little room. At 10cm across it sits comfortably beside books and frames, and its black and silver colouring suits a study, a living room or a bedroom alike. The compass makes it more than a plain clock: it is a small curiosity that invites a closer look. The folding lid means it can stand open as a clock or fold shut into a tidy black disc when you want a quieter shelf. It is a considered gift for anyone who enjoys a classic Roman numeral dial with a nautical touch.

The case is made of wood with a glazed black finish, and the round lid closes neatly onto the base so the dial and compass are covered when folded. To keep it looking its best, dust it with a soft dry cloth and wipe the wood with a slightly damp cloth, drying it straight away; avoid polishes and harsh cleaners on the bezel. Keep it away from strong magnets and large metal objects if you want the compass to read true. For gifting, close the lid: the plain black disc gives nothing away until it is opened.

How big is this mantel clock?

It measures 5cm high, 10cm wide and 10cm deep, so it sits easily on a mantelpiece, a desk or a bedside table.

What is the clock made of?

The case is wood with a glazed black finish. It has a white dial, and a polished silver bezel frames both the dial and the compass.

How does the clock stand?

The lid lifts on two small silver hinge pins so the clock face stands upright above the compass, and it folds shut into a round black case.

What kind of numerals does the dial have?

The white dial has black Roman numerals and black hands, which are clear and easy to read from across a desk or mantelpiece.

How should I look after the wooden case?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth and wipe the wood with a slightly damp cloth when needed, drying it straight away afterwards.

Would it make a good gift?

We think it makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who likes a classic clock, and it closes into a neat black disc that keeps its faces hidden until opened.