The epitome of sophistication this striking wooden mantel clock is destined to be an enduring favorite. Boasting a clean flawless appearance it evokes a sense of time-honored style. The versatile timepiece fits beautifully into both modern and transitional spaces while its neutral tone lends it a warm inviting quality. Perched on the mantel it commands attention in the most subtle way.Perfect Form: This mantel clock features an ash-veneered tambour-style piece whose Seaside Gray hue makes a sensible substitute for customary blacks and browns. A crisp white dial is accented by black bar-style hour markers along with Roman numerals positioned at the 3 6 9 and 12 marks. The design is completed with the black minute and hour hands along with a bezel finished in complementary charcoal gray. A convex glass crystal safeguards the dial.Practical Details: This clock automatically shuts off between 10:01 pm and 5:59 am for your convenience. During the day it plays the Westminster chime and counts every hour.Quartz Movement: Quartz/Westminster battery-operated movement requires three Aa batteries .Howard Miller: Founded in 1926 and still family-owned in its third generation Howard Miller is the world s leading clock company and a respected brand name in fine specialty furnishings such as curio cabinets wine & bar furnishings custom storage cabinets and SmartMoves adjustable height desks.