Square Roman Numeral Dark Walnut Finish Mantel Clock - Brown

This square mantel clock pairs a dark walnut finish case with a cream dial and bold black Roman numerals, so it reads clearly from across the room. The case is built in a traditional style, with a stepped, moulded top, squared pillars at either side and a deep plinth that curves gently away underneath, giving it a settled, grounded look on a shelf. A gold-coloured rim frames the dial, and slim black hands meet at a gold-coloured centre, picking up the warmth of the deep brown finish. It stands 22cm high, 25cm wide and 9.5cm deep, a size that has real presence on a mantelpiece without crowding it.

As its name suggests, the mantel clock is most at home above a fireplace, where its deep brown tone sits comfortably against stone, brick or painted surrounds. At 9.5cm deep it also fits neatly on a sideboard, a bookcase shelf, a hall console or a wide windowsill, and it works on a study desk where a clear dial is welcome through the working day. The cream face and Roman numerals suit period homes and cottage interiors, while the clean, squared lines keep it at ease in a more modern living room.

The clock is freestanding on its flat plinth, so it needs no wall fixing and can be moved from room to room. The back is neat and finished in the same dark walnut tone, with the movement housed in a tidy black casing, so it looks good on an open shelf. To keep it looking its best, dust the case with a soft dry cloth and wipe the dial's rim gently with a clean dry cloth, keeping it away from direct heat. For a balanced mantelpiece, we like it set centrally with a pair of candlesticks or framed photographs either side, so the cream dial becomes the natural focal point of the room.

How big is this mantel clock?

It stands 22cm high, 25cm wide and 9.5cm deep, so it sits comfortably on most mantelpieces, sideboards and bookcase shelves.

What colour is the clock?

The case has a dark walnut finish in a deep brown, with a cream dial, black Roman numerals and hands, and a gold-coloured rim around the dial.

Does the clock need to be fixed to a wall?

No, it is a freestanding mantel clock that stands on its own flat plinth, so it needs no fixings and can move easily between rooms.

Is the dial easy to read?

Yes, bold black Roman numerals on a cream dial with slim black hands give a clear contrast that reads well from across the room.

How should I care for the clock?

Dust the case with a soft dry cloth now and then, wipe the dial rim gently with a clean dry cloth, and keep the clock away from direct heat.

Where does this mantel clock look best?

Above a fireplace is its natural home, but its 9.5cm depth also suits a sideboard, hall console, bookcase shelf or study desk.