Chrome Plated Perched Owl Figurine with Crystal - Silver

This chrome plated owl figurine is a small, bright piece of tabletop decoration, with a faceted crystal hanging at the heart of its open silver body. The owl is drawn in polished outline rather than solid, so you see straight through it: tufted ears, wide round eyes with a tiny glinting stone in each, a ridged pattern of feathers down each side and a curved body that frames the octagonal crystal suspended beneath its beak. It sits perched on a slim bar with its claws gripping the front, above an openwork tail, a short stem and a round, flat base. The whole figure stands 7cm tall, 3.5cm wide and 3cm deep, a size that suits a shelf edge or a narrow sill.

Because it is so compact, the owl is happiest where it can be seen up close. We like it on a desk beside a lamp, on a bedside table, among books on a shelf or on a dressing table, where the mirror-bright chrome reflects the room around it. Set near a window, the crystal catches the daylight and sparkles as the light changes through the day. It also sits neatly on a mantelpiece or a glass shelf beside other small silver pieces, and its open outline keeps it looking light rather than heavy, even in a busy arrangement.

The figure has a shiny silver chrome plated finish all over, and its round base gives it a steady footing on a flat surface, so it needs no wall or hook. To keep the plating bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners; a slightly damp cloth, dried straight away, lifts fingerprints. Dust the crystal the same way, without tugging it on its fitting. Small enough to wrap with ease, it makes a bright little gift for a desk, shelf or windowsill.

How big is the owl figurine?

It stands 7cm tall, 3.5cm wide and 3cm deep, so it fits comfortably on a narrow windowsill, a desk or the edge of a bookshelf.

What finish does the owl have?

It has a shiny silver chrome plated finish all over, with a faceted octagonal crystal hanging inside the owl's open body and small glinting stones for eyes.

How does the owl figurine stand?

It stands on its own round, flat base on a short stem, so it needs no wall fixing, hook or separate stand to display it.

How should I clean the chrome owl?

Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth. For fingerprints, use a slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away, and avoid abrasive cleaners that could dull the chrome.

Does the crystal hang freely inside the owl?

The octagonal crystal is suspended on a short fitting beneath the owl's beak, inside the open body, so it can catch the light from a nearby window or lamp.

Would the owl figurine make a good gift?

Its small size and bright silver finish make it an easy gift to wrap, and it suits a desk, shelf, dressing table or windowsill in almost any room.