Description
This little ceramic bell ornament carries the idea of friendship in the gentlest way. Its dome is a soft stone shade with a grey band around the lower edge. Across it run fine brown line drawings of a little bear with two of his friends, a donkey and a young boy, gathered close together. A twisted cream cord rises from the top, threaded with two round beads, one honey coloured and one pale. A small dark charm stamped with a heart sits where the cord meets the bell. Beneath the rim hangs a clapper, so this is a true little bell rather than a flat decoration. It stands 5.6cm tall and 4.6cm deep.
Because it is so compact, it finds a home wherever there is a hook or a knob: a window latch, a dresser drawer, a bookshelf bracket or the end of a curtain pole. It brings a quiet, storybook note to a hallway, a reading corner or a bedroom window. With friendship as its theme, it makes a thoughtful gift for a friend, whether one who grew up with these stories or someone newer you want to thank for being there. Given on its own or alongside a card, it says something warm without needing many words.
The bell is made of ceramic, with a soft, speckled finish beneath the drawings, while the grey band gives the base a little weight. The cord is knotted into a loop at the top, so it hangs straight from a hook with nothing else to fit. As with any ceramic piece, treat it gently: hang it where it will not knock against anything hard, and dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth. As a gift, it is lovely with a handwritten note about a memory you share, so your friend thinks of you each time they see it.
Specification
| Material |
Ceramic |
| Colour |
Stone |
| Height |
5.6cm |
| Depth |
4.6cm |
| Weight |
0.078kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the mini bell?
It stands 5.6cm tall and 4.6cm deep, so it suits a small hook, a knob or a window latch rather than a large space.
What is the bell made of?
The bell is ceramic, in a soft stone shade with a grey band at the base. It hangs from a twisted cream cord threaded with two beads.
How does the ornament hang?
The cord is knotted into a loop at the top, so you can slip it over a hook, a knob or the end of a curtain pole straight away.
Does the bell actually ring?
Yes, a clapper hangs just below the rim, so it is a working little bell as well as a decoration for a hook or window.
Is it a good gift for a friend?
Yes, friendship is its theme. The drawings of a little bear with his friends, a donkey and a young boy, make it a warm and thoughtful gift for a friend.
How do I care for the ceramic bell?
Dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth, and hang it where the ceramic will not knock against anything hard.