Large Iron Wall Clock 50cm

At fifty centimetres across this is a proper statement clock rather than a functional one, the sort that anchors a chimney breast or a long stair wall on its own without needing pictures around it. The frame and hands are iron, which gives it real presence and weight, and the open face keeps the whole thing from looking heavy despite the size. It projects eight centimetres from the wall.

Black and gold are the two finishes. Black is the more graphic and reads clearly from across a room, which matters on a clock this size; it suits a modern scheme or a room with dark joinery. Gold is warmer and catches more light, working well against deep colours or exposed brick. Both use the same frame, the same hands and the same movement behind the face.

The movement is a silent sweep rather than a ticking quartz, so the second hand glides instead of stepping and there is no audible tick at all. That is worth having in a living room or a bedroom where a large clock would otherwise be a constant background noise. Fix to a wall plug rated for the weight of the clock, and keep it out of direct sunlight to stop the finish fading.

• Material: iron frame and hands
• Dimensions: 50 x 50 x 8cm
• Movement: silent sweep second hand, no audible tick
• Power: battery operated, battery not supplied
• Finishes: black or gold
• Fix to a wall plug rated for the weight; keep out of direct sunlight