Chrome Plated Orchid Butterfly Standing Decoration - Silver

This chrome plated butterfly decoration sits poised on a slim stand, its wings spread wide as though it has just landed. The upper wings are open loops of polished silver, each framing a large faceted lilac stone that catches the light. The lower wings carry a sweep of deep purple and a neat row of three small pink stones. A tiny pink stone tips the curled antenna, and the slender body rises on a curved stem from a round, flat base. It is a small piece, standing 6cm high and 6cm across and just 3.5cm deep, so it fits easily on a narrow shelf.

Because it is so compact, our orchid butterfly is happy anywhere you want a little sparkle: on a dressing table, along a bedroom bookshelf, at the corner of a desk or on a windowsill where the lilac stones can catch the daylight. The round base lets it stand on its own on any flat surface, so there is no wall fixing or hook to think about. Its lilac, purple and pink tones sit nicely in rooms with pale greys, whites and soft pastels, and the bright chrome brings a clean flash of silver to a mantelpiece or bedside table. It makes a pretty little present for anyone who loves a touch of nature.

The butterfly is chrome plated from its open wing frames down to the stem and base, giving it a mirror-bright silver finish, with the purple picking out the curve of each lower wing. To keep that shine, dust it gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners, which can dull a plated surface. Lift it by the base rather than the wings when you move it, as the open shapes are fine and slender. If you are giving it as a gift, a little tissue folded around the wings keeps them from catching in the wrapping.

How big is the butterfly decoration?

It stands 6cm high and measures 6cm across and 3.5cm deep, so it is a small piece that sits comfortably on a narrow shelf, desk or windowsill.

Does it need hanging or fixing to a wall?

No, it rises on a curved stem from its own round, flat base, so you simply place it on any flat surface with no hook or fixing needed.

What colours is the butterfly?

The butterfly is bright silver chrome, with a large faceted lilac stone in each upper wing, purple detail and small pink stones on the lower wings, and a pink stone on the antenna tip.

How should I clean it?

Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners or polishes, which can dull a chrome plated surface over time.

Does it make a good gift?

Yes, it is a pretty little present for anyone who loves butterflies and a bit of sparkle, and a little tissue around the wings keeps it tidy for wrapping.