Tripod Mantel Clock with Black Roman Numeral Dial - Silver

This tripod mantel clock sets a round, polished silver head on three slim black legs, so it reads like an old studio spotlight that happens to tell the time. The head sits in a curved silver yoke with a ball finial on each side, and its black dial carries crisp white Roman numerals and silver hands that are clear to read from across the room. It stands 72cm tall, 32cm wide and 32cm deep. That generous height gives it real presence on a wide surface, while the open tripod keeps it from feeling heavy.

We see it on a deep mantelpiece, a long sideboard or a console table in a hallway, where its height lets it hold its own against a mirror or a run of framed prints. It suits a study or a home office too, standing at the end of a desk. Its mix of polished silver and black sits comfortably with industrial, vintage or plain modern rooms alike. Because it stands on its own three feet, there is no wall to drill and nothing to hang, so you can move it whenever a room is rearranged.

The clock runs on one AA battery (MN1500), a standard size that is easy to find when it needs a change. A small thumbscrew sits at the top of the tripod column, and slim braces link the three legs beneath the head. To keep the silver bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth and avoid polishes or abrasive cleaners, which can dull a polished surface. Give it a clear, level spot with a little room around the legs. It looks most at home with a single plant or a small lamp beside it rather than on a crowded shelf.

How tall is the tripod mantel clock?

It stands 72cm tall and is 32cm wide and 32cm deep. It needs a deep mantelpiece, sideboard or console table with room for the legs.

What battery does the clock take?

The clock runs on one AA battery, type MN1500. It is a standard size you can pick up easily whenever it needs replacing.

What colour is the clock?

The round head and the yoke have a polished silver finish. The dial is black with white Roman numerals and silver hands, and the three tripod legs are black.

Does it need to be fixed to a wall?

No, it is a freestanding clock that stands on its three tripod legs. There is nothing to fix to a wall and no drilling needed.

How should I clean it?

Dust it regularly with a soft dry cloth. Avoid polishes and abrasive cleaners, which can dull the polished silver finish over time.

Where does it look best in the home?

It sits well on a wide mantelpiece, a sideboard, a hallway console or at the end of a desk in a study. Give it a spot with space around its legs.