Description
This mantel clock doubles as a money box, built in the shape of an old bank safe with a vault door across its front. The round clock face sits in the middle of that door: a gold-tone dial with bold black numbers, a large dollar sign at its centre and the words Safe Deposit Box printed around the top. Copper-tone rivets run along the frame, a spoked wheel handle in the same copper tone sits beside the hinges, and threaded bolts brace two corners, all against a silver metallic effect finish. It measures 18cm tall, 25cm wide and 16.5cm deep.
At that size it sits comfortably on a mantelpiece, a bookshelf, a sideboard or a desk in a study or home office. It stands on four small feet, so it needs no wall and no fixings. It does two jobs at once. The clock keeps the time, and a slot in the top takes coins, so spare change has somewhere to go. When the time comes to count up, the vault door swings open on its hinges to reach the coins inside. It suits anyone who enjoys a bit of humour in their décor, or who is putting a little aside for a treat.
The clock runs on one AA battery, a common size that is easy to replace when it is flat. The silver metallic effect finish has a lightly streaked texture, picked out with copper-tone details that catch the light. To keep it looking its best, dust it with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh cleaners. As the door carries the clock face, open it gently so the dial is not knocked. Set it on a mantelpiece beside a few books or a plant, or wrap it as a fun present for someone who likes their gifts to be useful as well as a talking point.
Specification
| Colour |
Silver |
| Finish |
Metallic |
| Height |
18cm |
| Width |
25cm |
| Depth |
16.5cm |
| Weight |
1.45kg |
| Battery |
X1 AA |
Frequently Asked
How big is the safe mantel clock?
It stands 18cm tall, 25cm wide and 16.5cm deep. That is a comfortable size for a mantelpiece, shelf, sideboard or desk.
What battery does the clock take?
The clock runs on one AA battery. It is a standard size that is easy to find and simple to replace when needed.
How does the money box part work?
Coins drop through a slot in the top of the safe. To empty the box, the vault door at the front swings open on its hinges.
Does it need to hang on a wall?
No, it is freestanding on four small feet. It sits on a mantelpiece, sideboard, shelf or desk with no fixings needed.
What colour is the clock?
It has a silver metallic effect finish with copper-tone rivets, wheel handle and coin slot surround, and a gold-tone clock dial with black numbers.
How should I clean it?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh cleaners. Open the door gently so the clock face set into it is not knocked.