The designer, Grace Feyock, has taken images from old licence plates and arranged them into a clock face format. Near to each number you can just make out the lettering that would also have been present on the metal plate which adds to the distinctive quality and visual interest. Many of the number plates are pretty battered and weathered in appearance which brings a certain charm and historical awareness to the clock’s face. Rustic bronze detailing, in the form of the clock’s hands, central portion, and edges gives the clock a delightful antique ambiance.

A wall clock of this style will look great in interior spaces such as a games room, a bachelor’s apartment, a car enthusiast’s study, and/or in the main living room of a family who love American cultural history and good looking decorative accessories. It’s eye-catching and thus impossible for visitors to not notice where the clock is positioned. The color scheme will add brightness and life to what might otherwise be a slightly bland and boring décor scheme, much in need of a lift. It will also look great on the wall of a garage or shed where time-keeping is needed so as a much loved hobby does not run overtime.

You can buy it from here: Vintage Car License Plates Wall Clock.

Overall dimensions: 28.875″ H x 28.875″ W x 2″ D

Much of this clock’s decorative theme is based around that of playing cards which are central to the story of Alice and her adventures in a fantasy world filled with all sorts of anthropomorphic creatures. One of the most well-known characters Alice comes across is the Queen of Hearts who is a decidedly foul-tempered monarch and is the wife of the King of Hearts. In the story, playing cards are seen marching in procession in the Queen’s croquet ground and are themes seen elsewhere in the story.

This beautiful alarm features a classic artistic representation of Alice as seen in the original books. Surrounding the adventurous little girl are a series of rotating playing cards of all varieties which fly over the clock’s numerals. These add a dynamic twist to the clock and bring a touch of magic to the scene. The alarm clock has a snooze alarm which can make waking up a little less dramatic … or for many of us sleepyheads, less traumatic. A light makes it easy to see in the dark. The decorative nature of the clock makes it ideal for a child’s bedside table or alternatively as a nostalgic time piece for adults who were brought up on the story of Alice and her adventures when children themselves.

You can buy it from here: Rotating Alice In Wonderland Alarm Clock.

Measures 4″ in diameter with 2.25″ face. Stands 2.5″ tall.

Crossword puzzles are believed to have first been created in England back in the 19th Century. A journalist by the name of Arthur Wynne from the port city of Liverpool created the first brain teaser for wide public enjoyment and this appeared in a newspaper on December 21, 1913. At first the puzzles contained no black squares and looked unfamiliar to today’s versions but soon designs changed and so did the popularity of the crossword puzzle. By the 1930s, puzzles were appearing nationwide and indeed, in publications across the world.

This square word puzzle wall clock will make an excellent decorative and functional addition for a crossword lover. It will be a reminder of a much loved pastime hobby and will bring some humor into the home when visiting friends and family come visiting. It can be placed on a kitchen wall to make sure the kids are on time for school or alternatively in a home library, study or bedroom. If you like solving puzzles whilst in the bathroom, then it will look great in that particular interior as well.

You can buy this unique clock from here: Crossword Puzzle Wall Clock.

Made from powder coated metal.

An LED display screen is inbuilt into the wooden cube and displays the time as though imprinted onto the wooden surface. This is in fact achieved by the clapping of your hands, for when not activated, the LED display screen remains blank. In this state, the clock is for all intents and purposes, looks to merely be a decorative wooden accent piece. A benefit of the clap activation is the ability to find the clock in a pitch black room if you have inadvertently placed it elsewhere.

The wood cube alarm clock is ideal for a bedside table but it can be placed in just about any location in the room such as on a shelf or cabinet. The LED displayed time is clear to see from anywhere. It can also be situated in a home office or library where it can remind you of the time when trying to complete an important assignment on time. Here, the benefit rests in the hiding of the time when not urgently required so as to prevent clock watching which frequently wastes time and causes tension.

If you have a stylishly minimalist kitchen interior, then it will look great there too and is perfect for use when cooking and have messy hands. All you need to do is clap (hopefully not whilst covered with flour) and voilà, the time is revealed. It’s fun, modern and different, making it a unique time piece for people who like something out of the ordinary.

You can buy it here: Wood Cube Alarm Clock.

Available in dark or light wood.

The philosophy behind this eye-catching Merry-Go-Round Clock is the passage of time and how memory keeps the happiness of a moment clear but maybe not so much the details of the particular occasion. As the passage of time passes, details fade but the general memory of the emotions connected to loves, attachments and experiences will remain forever. This is highlighted best when it comes to the family.

The fairground themed clock portrays the bond of a family, in that children are soon seen as the center and life of the household. The mother always remains close to the child whilst the father is the guardian of the family and continues a steady and protective watch over both mother and child. Children look back when they become adults to their childhood days and whilst details might be foggy, the love and bond they had with their parents remains clear and fresh. This is the symbolism of this highly ornate clock.

The Merry-Go-Round clock has a beautifully decorated design and has borrowed influences from classical Roman architecture as well as the 19th Century amusement park style. On each of the Roman columns is an even number between 0 and 12. As the designers state, the number 6 is best placed where the viewer is to see the clock from the most and this will aid in quick and easy identification of the time. Whilst this clock is going to take a few more seconds than usual to figure out the time, its sculptural genius and inherent philosophical depth make it an excellent decorative addition to any home interior décor scheme and household.

You can buy it from here: Ornate Sculptural Merry-Go-Round Clock.

Handmade.

Luckily, there’s now a melting clock similar to Dali’s representations which you can buy. The stylishly chrome plated clock which uses precision quartz movement is designed to sit securely over any straight edge. This means it can be placed over table edges, windowsills, shelves, stairs, large appliances, beams and any other similar protrusion.

The melting clock is both a timepiece and a work of art, as it was for Salvador Dalí. His painting, The Persistence of Memory, was painted in 1931 and the melted clocks are said to represent the “unconscious symbol of the relativity of space and time”. Albert Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity was big news around this time. However, Dali himself is said to have been inspired by melting Camembert cheese on a hot summer’s day.

Whatever the inspiration and whatever the philosophies that acted as a catalyst, this melting clock is both eye-catching, fun and definitely a talking point. You’ll be hard pressed to find a clock as unique and stylish as this one.

You can buy this fun timepiece from here: Melting Clock Art: Battery Operated Novelty Timepiece.

Perfectly Balanced.

Contemporary Analog
If you’re looking for an uncomplicated way to keep time with modern style, look no further than a simple analog clock. Similar in appearance to the clocks you see at offices, stores, and schools, their large numbers, thick hour and minute hands, and sweeping second hands create a bold look while ensuring that the time will be easy for everyone to read, even from a distance. Oversize classic analog clocks (anywhere from 18 to 48 inches in diameter) make a “big” statement in any room.

Cuckoo for Cuckoo Clocks
With their earliest prototypes dating back to the mid-1700s, cuckoo clocks have been reliably keeping time for close to four centuries. Skilled craftsmen construct traditional cuckoo clocks from wood, adorn them with intricate carvings of plants and animals, and finish them with a face of Roman numerals and a pair of weights shaped like pine cones. True to their namesake, cuckoo clocks feature a small automated bird that appears through a trap door to “chirp” whenever the clock strikes. Cuckoo clocks are perfect for adding down-home appeal to any space with rustic, traditional, or cottage-style decor.

Back to the Future with Retro Kitsch
Remember Felix the Cat? The Kit-Cat Klock, with its oscillating eyes, playful grin, and time-keeping pendulum tail, has been bringing art deco chic to homes across the world for nearly 80 years. Drawing inspiration from the classic black-on-white original, today’s Kit-Cat Klocks are manufactured in a vast array of colors; some Kit-Cats are even adorned with sparkling rhinestones for over-the-top panache. For a different kind of retro flair, try out an animated Elvis Presley timekeeper — his legs sway in place of a second hand, so you can rock around the clock!

Let Your Personality Shine with a Unique Timepiece
No matter where your interests lie, you can find a clock to express nearly any facet of your personality. If you’re a wannabe beach bum, try a clock that reminds you of where you’d rather be — perhaps a piece with a face that displays a sunny patch of sand beset by palm trees. Musicians, composers, and music fans alike can adorn their walls with clocks lined with tablature or swept by quarter-note second hands. Teens and kids at heart will love the bright flair of neon clocks, available in a rainbow of colors and wild custom-made designs.

Go Green with Solar Power
Solar powered clocks run on energy passively provided by your home’s interior lighting or by a panel that draws sunlight from outside. Each clock is fitted with a sensor that gauges and stores the light to provide power to its timekeeping mechanisms all day, every day, with no need to change a single battery or plug into an AC adaptor — ever! Thanks to their sleek, modern appearance and no-impact operation, solar powered clocks are sure to be the perfect addition to your eco-friendly living room, bedroom, or bath.

With these kinds of choices, it’s easier than ever to find the ideal clock for your home. Don’t wait for time to run out!

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This Britannia ship’s wheel clock is perfect for a mantel, windowsill, table or home office desk. The clock piece itself sits on an attractive mahogany base which includes real nautical ropes to complete the navy theme. Decorative brass knobs give the feel of a captain’s wheel whilst brass bevelled edges bring elegance to the clock. A 24-hour time track provides added functionality and authenticity.

Some room schemes have a decidedly oceanic theme to them and this ship’s wheel clock will fit into these surroundings wonderfully well. That said, the best habitat for this clock will be a classically themed interior with furniture and accessories dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. This will echo the designs of this period. Place it in a home library, living room or dining room and gain hours, and indeed years, of enjoyment and accurate time keeping from this delightful wheel shaped clock.

You can buy it from here: Britannia Maritime Clock with Nautical Rope and Brass Knobs.

Price: $375.20

Unlike more regular wall clocks, this simple double handed time-piece will blend into the background somewhat and become a decorative element with an understated quality. Chic and minimal, it is nonetheless a quality piece which will bring a unique and sophisticated grace to a wall and interior setting. Combined with a simply designed and minimal room, the black hands wall clock will inject interest and character to the scene and no doubt will become a talking point among visiting friends and guests.

You can buy this clock from here: Black Hands Wall Clock.

Price: $47.95

The natural woven jute rope which surrounds the clock face is appealing in many ways and will compliment a wide array of existing décor and color schemes. An anchor motif is present on the clock face whilst the numerals and related designs echo those of time pieces found on ships around the world, both modern and traditional. For anyone with a fondness for ships and the sea, this rope wall clock will make an excellent gift.

Jute is a strong material and is grown in plentiful amounts. Owing to the strength and attractive qualities of the shiny vegetable fibre, Jute is a popular choice for decorative accessories, art and even furniture in the world of home interior design. Whether one lives by the sea or hundreds of miles inland, the nautical themed rope wall clock will become an eye-catching element to a living room, bedroom or kitchen as well as being handy for time keeping and appointments.

You can buy this clock from here: Round Jute Rope Wall Clock.

Price: $68.14