Vulcan Delta Wing Aircraft Miniature Mantel Clock - Green

This miniature mantel clock sets a Vulcan aircraft in mid-flight above a rounded green base, with a small round dial tucked into the front. The plane wears a green and pale grey camouflage that runs across its broad delta wings and tail, with a grey nose, a slim probe at the tip and red and blue roundels on each wing and on the fuselage behind the nose. Below it, the dark green base rises in a smooth hump, and a slender silver-coloured post holds the aircraft at an angle, so it seems to climb away from the clock. The dial has a white face, black numerals and black hands, framed by a silver-coloured bezel. It is a small piece, 8.9cm tall, 8.3cm wide and 9.1cm deep, so it sits happily where a full-size clock would crowd the space.

Its compact size suits a mantelpiece, a bookshelf, a desk in a study or home office, or a bedside table, anywhere the time at a glance is welcome but a large clock would feel too much. The aircraft gives the eye something to settle on, and it sits comfortably beside framed photographs, books or other keepsakes. As a gift, it makes a thoughtful Father's Day present, one that stays on the desk long after the day has passed.

The clock has a glazed finish with a gentle sheen, and it runs on one LR66 battery, which comes included, so it is ready to set as soon as it is unwrapped. To keep it looking its best, dust the aircraft and base with a soft dry cloth, taking care around the wing tips and the slender post, and wipe the dial gently if it gathers fingerprints. Place it at eye level on a mantelpiece or shelf, turned so the wings catch the light, or wrap it with care as a Father's Day gift he will glance at every morning.

How big is the Vulcan miniature mantel clock?

It stands 8.9cm tall, 8.3cm wide and 9.1cm deep. That makes it compact enough for a mantelpiece, a bookshelf, a desk or a bedside table.

What battery does the clock take, and is it included?

The clock runs on one LR66 battery, and the battery comes included. You can set the time and place it as soon as it is unwrapped.

What colours is the clock?

The base is dark green, and the aircraft is painted in green and pale grey camouflage with a grey nose and red and blue roundels. The dial is white with black numerals inside a silver-coloured bezel.

How does the clock stand?

It is freestanding on its rounded green base, with the aircraft held above on a slender post. It needs no wall fixing, just a flat, steady surface.

How should I look after it?

Dust the aircraft and base with a soft dry cloth, taking care around the wing tips and the slender post. Wipe the dial gently if it picks up fingerprints.

Would this clock make a good Father's Day gift?

Yes, it makes a thoughtful Father's Day gift. It is small enough to keep on a desk or shelf, and it comes with its battery included.