Description
This round skeleton mantel clock opens up its centre to show a cluster of gold-tone gear wheels, framed by a broad ring of Roman numerals. The case and dial carry a gold metallic-effect finish, with a brushed look to the deep rim and a bright polished edge around the face. Black hands sweep across the numerals, and a small subsidiary dial set low in the middle, marked from 10 to 60, has its own fine hand. The clock sits upright on a plain black rectangular base and stands 16cm tall, 13.7cm wide and 6.1cm deep.
A mantel clock belongs on the mantelpiece, and this one gives a fireplace wall a clear centre point, its open face drawing the eye without crowding the shelf. It sits as happily on a bookcase, a sideboard, a hall table or a study desk, and at 16cm tall it fits the spaces where a larger clock would feel heavy. The gold finish suits warm wood, pale painted walls and deeper colour schemes alike, while the black base gives it a crisp line against whatever surface it stands on. The visible gearwork brings a little mechanical interest to a room, the kind of detail that rewards a second look each time you check the hour.
Inside, a quartz movement keeps the time and runs on one AA battery, so there is no winding and no cable trailing from the back. Its base gives it a steady footing on any flat surface, with nothing to fix to a wall. To keep the gold finish looking bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth, and steer clear of polishes, sprays and damp cloths on the face and gearwork. For a balanced mantelpiece, we like it set at the centre between a pair of candlesticks or framed photographs, and it makes a handsome gift for anyone who likes a clock with something to look at.
Specification
| Colour |
Gold |
| Finish |
Metallic |
| Height |
16cm |
| Width |
13.7cm |
| Depth |
6.1cm |
| Weight |
0.642kg |
| Movement |
Quartz |
| Display |
Analogue |
| Battery |
1 x AA |
Frequently Asked
How big is this mantel clock?
It stands 16cm tall, 13.7cm wide and 6.1cm deep, a compact size that sits comfortably on a mantelpiece, shelf, sideboard or desk.
What battery does the clock take?
It runs on one AA battery, which powers the quartz movement, so there is no winding to do and no mains cable to route.
Does it hang on the wall or stand up?
It stands on its own black rectangular base, so it sits upright on any flat surface such as a mantelpiece, bookcase or desk, with no wall fixing needed.
What colour is the clock?
The case and dial have a gold metallic-effect finish with black Roman numerals and black hands, and the base it stands on is black.
Can you see the workings through the dial?
Yes, the centre of the dial is open, showing a cluster of gold-tone gear wheels, with a small subsidiary dial marked from 10 to 60 set low in the middle.
How should I look after the gold finish?
Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth to keep the gold finish bright, and avoid polishes, sprays and damp cloths on the face and gearwork.