Wooden Barrel Mantel Clock with Roman Numerals 23cm - Walnut

This wooden barrel mantel clock sets a round drum of walnut coloured wood on a stepped plinth, a classic shape that sits comfortably on a mantelpiece or shelf. The white face carries clear black Roman numerals and slim black spade hands, framed by a bright gold-coloured bezel that stands out against the warm grain of the wood. It measures 21cm high, 23cm wide and 11cm deep, a size that gives a mantel a proper focal point without crowding it.

We think it looks most at home on a living room mantelpiece above a fireplace, but it suits a sideboard, a bookcase, a hallway console or a study desk just as well. At 11cm deep it needs only a narrow ledge, and the back carries a hanging slot should you prefer to put it on a wall hook. The Roman numeral dial reads easily from across a room, and the traditional barrel shape sits happily with period furniture and plainer modern rooms alike. It is an easy gift to choose for anyone who likes a proper clock on the mantel, and a lovely way to bring warmth to a room that feels a little bare.

Inside is a quartz movement for steady timekeeping, and the clock runs on the AA battery size, also sold as MN1500 or LR6. The battery is not included, so have one ready before you set the time. It fits behind a square cover on the black back panel, easy to reach when it needs changing. Care is simple: dust the wood and the bezel with a soft dry cloth, and wipe away any marks with a cloth that is barely damp before drying it straight away. Set it centrally on the mantel with a candle either side for a balanced, traditional look, or wrap it for someone whose shelf is missing a clock.

How big is this mantel clock?

It stands 21cm high, 23cm wide and 11cm deep, so it sits neatly on a mantelpiece, shelf or sideboard with room to spare.

What battery does the clock take?

It runs on the AA battery size, also sold as MN1500 or LR6. The battery is not included, so have one ready before setting it up.

Can the clock hang on a wall?

Yes, the back has a hanging slot for a wall hook, although the stepped plinth lets it stand happily on a mantel, shelf or sideboard.

What is the clock made of?

The barrel case and stepped plinth are wood in a warm walnut colour, with a gold-coloured bezel framing the white Roman numeral face.

Is the dial easy to read?

Yes, the white face has bold black Roman numerals and black spade hands, which stand out clearly and read easily from across a room.

How do I look after the wooden case?

Dust the wood and the bezel with a soft dry cloth, and wipe away any marks with a barely damp cloth, drying it straight away afterwards.