Description
This mantel clock puts its workings on full view, with a skeleton movement held inside a round searchlight style case. The silver metallic effect finish runs around the bezel and down the two tapered uprights that hold the case, and the whole piece sits on a rich reddish-brown base. Black Roman numerals ring a silver chapter ring, cut-out hands sweep over the open centre, and a separate seconds dial sits low on the face so you can watch every second tick round. It stands 15.5cm high, 19cm wide and 6cm deep.
Its size suits a mantelpiece first of all, yet it is just as at home on a sideboard, a bookcase shelf or a cabinet top in a living room or dining room. On a desk in a study or home office it gives you the time at a glance and something to look at while you think. Because the case is open at the back as well as the front, it looks good from more than one side, so it works on a shelf that can be seen across the room. The silver and reddish-brown pairing sits comfortably beside both traditional furnishings and plainer modern pieces.
The clock runs on one AA battery, so there is no winding and no cable to hide; it simply stands wherever it suits. The gears are on show through the face, which is what makes a skeleton movement such a pleasure to watch, so place it where light falls across the case to bring out the silver. Dust it with a soft dry cloth now and then to keep the finish bright, and avoid polishes that could dull the metallic effect. It makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who enjoys seeing how things work, and a handsome finishing touch for a mantelpiece of your own.
Specification
| Colour |
Silver |
| Finish |
Metallic |
| Height |
15.5cm |
| Width |
19cm |
| Depth |
6cm |
| Weight |
0.8kg |
| Battery |
1 x AA |
Frequently Asked
How big is this mantel clock?
It stands 15.5cm high, 19cm wide and 6cm deep, a comfortable size for a mantelpiece, shelf or desk.
What battery does the clock take?
The clock runs on one AA battery, so it needs no winding and no mains cable and can stand anywhere.
Can you see the gears from the back?
Yes, the case is open at the back as well as the front, so the gears of the skeleton movement show from both sides.
What colour is the clock?
The case, bezel and uprights have a silver metallic effect finish, and the clock sits on a reddish-brown base.
Does it have a seconds dial?
Yes, a separate seconds dial with its own small hand sits low on the face, alongside black Roman numerals for the hours.
How should I care for the clock?
Dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth, and avoid polishes or sprays that could dull the metallic effect finish.