Description
This driftwood boat ornament brings a small sailing boat to a shelf or sill, with two rust-brown metal sails, a whitewashed wooden hull and a touch of pale blue sea glass on deck. The hull is painted white with a soft, worn finish that lets the grain of the wood show through. A slim wooden mast rises from the deck, and the sails are hooked to it with small wire rings. Beside the mast sit a little white block and a blue block topped with sea glass, like a tiny cabin. It stands 26cm tall, 18cm wide and 5cm deep.
At 5cm deep it sits happily on a narrow shelf, a windowsill, a mantelpiece or the corner of a desk, and because it stands on its own wooden base it needs no wall or fixing. It suits a hallway, a kitchen dresser, a living room or a bedroom with a coastal theme, and it fits just as well in a study. As a gift, it makes a thoughtful Mother's Day present for a mum who loves the coast, and a kind thank you for a teacher at the end of term, something they can keep on a classroom shelf or take home.
The boat is made from wood, metal and glass: a wooden hull, mast, posts and base, metal sails and the sea glass on deck. The hull is raised on two slim wooden posts above a rough-cut plinth, which gives it a light, floating look and keeps it steady. The sails have a warm, aged brown finish that sits well against the pale hull. To care for it, dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp. Stand it near a window where the light catches the sea glass, or set it beside shells and pebbles you've gathered for a little shoreline of your own.
Specification
| Material |
Metal, Wood, Glass |
| Colour |
Brown & White |
| Height |
26cm |
| Width |
18cm |
| Depth |
5cm |
| Weight |
0.096kg |
| Occasion |
Mother's Day, Thank You |
Frequently Asked
How big is the boat ornament?
It stands 26cm tall, 18cm wide and 5cm deep, so it fits on most shelves, sills and mantelpieces without crowding them.
What is the boat ornament made from?
The hull, mast, posts and base are wood. The two sails are metal, and there is a small piece of sea glass on the deck.
Does it need to hang on a wall?
No, it stands on its own wooden base, raised on two slim posts, so you simply set it down on any flat surface.
What colours is it?
The sails are a warm rust brown and the hull is whitewashed white, with a little pale blue from the sea glass on deck.
Would it make a good gift?
Yes, we think it makes a lovely Mother's Day gift for a mum who loves the seaside, or a thank you present for a teacher.
How do I look after it?
Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth now and then, and keep it somewhere dry so the wood and metal stay at their best.