Round Glass Mantel Clock with Roman Numeral Dial - Silver

This round glass mantel clock sets a white Roman numeral dial inside a wide ring of clear glass, so the face seems to float above the shelf. A bright silver-coloured bezel frames the dial, and black Roman numerals and slim black hands keep the time easy to read across a room. The glass disc rests between two round silver supports, each finished with concentric rings, on a flat rectangular base with a metallic-effect silver finish. It stands 14cm high, 15.5cm wide and 4.5cm deep, a compact size that sits comfortably on a mantelpiece without crowding it.

Being freestanding, it needs no wall fixing: set it on a mantelpiece, a sideboard, a bookcase shelf or a bedside table and it stands on its own base. The clear glass lets the colour of the wall or the surface behind show through, so it suits a pale, modern room as easily as a more traditional sitting room with a fireplace. At just 4.5cm deep it also fits a narrow windowsill or the top of a desk in a home office. We think it makes a thoughtful new home gift, a practical piece for someone setting up their first sitting room or moving to a new house.

The face is set in clear glass, and the bezel, supports and base carry a metallic-effect silver finish that catches the light from a window or a lamp. To keep the glass bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth and wipe away fingermarks with a lightly damp cloth, drying it straight after; keep the silver parts dusted with a soft dry cloth too, and avoid abrasive cleaners. On a mantelpiece it looks well centred between a pair of candlesticks or framed photographs, and on a shelf it is at home beside a few books. For a new home gift, pair it with a card and let them choose the spot.

How big is this mantel clock?

It stands 14cm high, 15.5cm wide and 4.5cm deep, so it fits a standard mantelpiece, a shelf or a bedside table without taking over the space.

What is the clock made of?

The round surround that frames the white dial is clear glass, and the bezel, side supports and base have a metallic-effect silver finish.

Does it hang on a wall or stand up?

It is a freestanding mantel clock that stands on its own flat rectangular base, so there is nothing to fix to the wall.

Is the dial easy to read?

Yes, the white dial carries clear black Roman numerals and black hands, so the time is easy to read from across a room.

How should I clean the glass and silver finish?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, and wipe the glass with a lightly damp cloth before drying it, avoiding abrasive cleaners on the silver finish.

Would it make a good new home gift?

We think it makes a thoughtful new home gift, a practical and good-looking clock for a first mantelpiece or a fresh start in a new house.