Square Mantel Clock with Moving Gears 37.4cm - Black & Gold

This square mantel clock sets three moving gears in antique gold at the centre of a deep black dial, right where the slim gold hands meet. A broad frame with softly rounded corners wraps the face, finished in black with gold showing through along its edges for a worn, aged look. The dial carries a bold numeral 12 at the top and gold baton markers for the other hours, ringed by a fine gold circle and small minute ticks on a textured background. It measures 37.4cm and 36.4cm across its front and 11.6cm deep, giving it real presence without overwhelming a shelf.

As its name suggests, it is made for the mantelpiece, and at 11.6cm deep it sits comfortably on a fireplace shelf. It is just as much at home on a sideboard, a bookcase, a console table in the hall or a desk in a study, anywhere a freestanding clock can be seen across the room. The black and gold colouring looks well against dark painted walls and warm timber furniture, and the exposed gears bring a workshop, industrial feel to a living room or home office. The long gold hands and large markers stand out against the dark dial, so the time is easy to read at a glance.

The clock stands on a stepped base with a shaped foot at each end, so it needs no wall fixing. The whole case carries the same distressed black and gold finish, with gold worn through along the raised edges of the frame and base. For care, dust the frame, base and front with a soft dry cloth, and keep it away from damp and direct heat. To style it, set it a little off centre on the mantelpiece and balance it with a pair of candlesticks or a small stack of books, letting the gold gears catch the light.

How big is the mantel clock?

It measures 37.4cm and 36.4cm across its front and 11.6cm deep, so it suits a mantelpiece, a sideboard or a wide shelf.

Does the clock stand on its own?

Yes, it stands on a stepped base with a shaped foot at each end, so it sits freestanding on a mantelpiece or shelf with no wall fixing needed.

What colour is the clock?

The case is black with a distressed gold finish worn along its edges, and the dial is black with gold markers, gold hands and antique gold gears.

Are the gears part of the dial design?

Yes, three moving gears in antique gold sit at the centre of the dial, standing proud of the black face just behind the slim gold hands.

Is the dial easy to read?

Yes, a bold numeral 12, gold baton markers and long gold hands stand out against the black dial, so the time reads easily from across a room.

How should I care for the clock?

Dust the frame, base and front with a soft dry cloth, and keep the clock away from damp and direct heat to keep its distressed finish looking its best.