Layered crescents in metal, standing off the wall at slightly different depths, so the clock casts its own shadows and changes as the light in the room moves. It is a decorative object with hands rather than a timepiece with decoration, and at up to 58 by 48 centimetres it is sized to be the thing you notice on a wall rather than a detail on it.
The movement is silent Japanese quartz, which is the part that makes a clock this large livable: a ticking mechanism at this size fills a quiet room. Two sizes are offered, large at 58 by 48 centimetres and medium at 46 by 39, and the smaller one suits a study or hallway where the large version would overwhelm the wall. Against a plain wall the layered shadows are most visible, which is where the design works hardest.
Metal construction gives it real presence and durability, and the finish holds up better than a printed face over time. Because of the size and weight, hang it on a fixing rated for the load rather than a picture hook, and check it is level across the widest points. Dust the layers with a soft dry cloth and keep it out of damp rooms. Set the time before hanging it, since reaching the movement afterwards is awkward at this size.
