Beware Old Grumpy Man Lives Here Metal Sign Plaque - Silver

This metal plaque reads "Beware old grumpy man lives here" in bold raised letters, a cheerful warning for the man of the house who likes his peace and quiet. It is a neat rectangle with a shiny silver finish. The background behind the lettering is speckled with darker tones for a worn, distressed look that makes the words stand out. A small rounded tab at each end holds a fixing hole, so the plaque sits flat against a wall or door. Its face measures 15.7cm by 5.9cm and it is 1.2cm deep, a tidy size for a door or a narrow stretch of wall.

We think it makes a fun Father's Day gift for a dad with a good sense of humour about himself, the kind of present that raises a smile when the wrapping comes off. It suits a study door, a home office, a hallway or a den, anywhere he likes to call his own. It also makes a lighthearted new home gift, a friendly hint to visitors about who rules the roost. Because the letters stand proud of the background, the joke reads well from the doorway. The silver finish sits happily alongside other metal fittings, picture frames or a run of shelves.

The plaque is made of metal. The lettering and the raised border stand proud of the speckled background, which gives it a little depth and catches the light. To hang it, use two screws suited to your wall through the fixing holes in the end tabs. A level line in pencil first keeps it straight. Care is simple: dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a lightly damp cloth and dry it straight away. For gifting, wrap it flat with a card from the children, or give it with a favourite mug for a Father's Day morning he will laugh about.

What does the plaque say?

It reads "Beware old grumpy man lives here" in raised letters across its face. The words sit inside a raised border on a speckled silver background.

How big is the plaque?

Its face measures 15.7cm by 5.9cm and it is 1.2cm deep. That is a tidy size for a door, a study wall or a narrow space beside a picture frame.

How do I hang it?

There is a fixing hole in the rounded tab at each end. You can screw it to a wall or door with fixings suited to the surface.

What is it made of and what colour is it?

The plaque is metal with a shiny silver finish. The background behind the letters has darker speckles for a worn, distressed look.

Is it a good Father's Day gift?

We think it is a fun Father's Day present for a dad who can laugh at himself. It also makes a cheerful new home gift.

How should I clean it?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a lightly damp cloth. Dry it straight away afterwards to keep the silver finish looking its best.