Square Skeleton Movement Piano Wood Mantel Clock 20cm - Black

This square mantel clock sets an open skeleton movement inside a gloss black wooden case, so the wheels and gears that drive the hands sit on show at its heart. The piano finish gives the wood a deep, mirror-like shine that picks up the light from a lamp or a window. Around the movement, a silver-tone oval dial carries black Roman numerals, and two slim black hands make the time easy to read. Rounded black pillars stand either side, each banded in silver at both ends, under a gently curved crown and above a stepped base raised on small silver-tone feet. It stands 20cm tall.

A mantel clock earns its place on a mantelpiece, and this one sits just as happily on a sideboard, a bookcase shelf or a hallway console. It is a good choice for a study desk too, where the open movement gives the eye somewhere to rest between emails. The black and silver colouring suits a classic sitting room with dark wood furniture, and it holds its own in a pared-back modern room where a single glossy piece stands out against pale walls. Because it is freestanding, there is no wall to drill and you can move it from room to room as the mood takes you.

The case is wood with a gloss piano finish, and the clock runs on one AA battery (MN1500), which is not included. The analogue face with Roman numerals keeps a traditional look. To care for it, dust the case with a soft dry cloth and wipe away fingerprints with a slightly damp cloth, drying it straight after; harsh cleaners are best kept away from a gloss finish. Set it at eye level on a mantelpiece and the open movement becomes the first thing guests notice, and it makes a handsome gift for anyone who likes a clock with its workings on show.

What battery does this mantel clock need?

It runs on one AA battery, type MN1500. The battery is not included, so have one ready when the clock arrives.

How tall is the clock?

The clock stands 20cm tall, a comfortable height for a mantelpiece, a sideboard or a shelf with a little headroom.

What is the case made of?

The case is wood with a gloss piano finish in black, set off by silver-tone bands on the pillars and small silver-tone feet.

Can you see the clock's movement?

Yes. It has a skeleton movement, so the gears behind the hands sit open to view within the oval Roman numeral dial.

Does it need to be hung on a wall?

No. It is a freestanding mantel clock that sits on its stepped base and feet, so there is nothing to fix to a wall.

How should I clean the gloss finish?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth and wipe away fingerprints with a slightly damp cloth, drying the gloss finish straight after.