Description
This piece of gold resin wall art takes the shape of the Hogwarts crest: a shield with a curled scroll at each top corner and the four house animals in raised relief. A lion rears in the upper left quarter, a coiled snake fills the upper right, a badger crouches in the lower left and an eagle spreads its wings in the lower right, each against a finely ruled ground. At the centre sits a raised panel bearing a large H, with the word HOGWARTS along its lower edge. The metallic effect finish has an aged gold look, deeper in the recesses and brighter on the high points. It measures 40cm high and 40cm across, and 3.5cm deep.
At 40cm across it is large enough to hold its own above a desk, a bed or a bookcase, and it looks as at home in a hallway, a study or a games room given over to the wizarding world. The gold glows against deep green, navy or charcoal walls and takes on a softer, warmer tone against white or cream. It suits anyone aged 13 and over who loves the Harry Potter stories, and makes a thoughtful gift for a teenager's bedroom or a grown-up fan's reading corner.
The shield is made from resin, also known as polystone, which holds fine detail, from the lion's mane to the snake's scales and the eagle's feathers. The back is flat, with two keyhole hanging plates near the top, one behind each scroll, so it hangs level on two screws or picture hooks set side by side. Dust it with a soft dry cloth, using a soft brush to reach into the relief, and keep it away from water. Measure the gap between the keyholes before you mark the wall, and hang it at eye level where daylight or a lamp can catch the raised gold.
Specification
| Material |
Polystone |
| Colour |
Gold |
| Finish |
Metallic |
| Height |
40cm |
| Width |
40cm |
| Depth |
3.5cm |
| Weight |
1.809kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the Hogwarts crest wall art?
It measures 40cm high and 40cm across, and 3.5cm deep, so allow a clear stretch of wall a little wider than 40cm.
How does the shield hang on the wall?
The flat back has two keyhole hanging plates near the top, so it hangs on two screws or picture hooks set level with each other.
What is the wall shield made from?
It is made from resin, also known as polystone, with a metallic effect finish that gives it an aged gold look.
Which house animals appear on the crest?
A lion, a snake, a badger and an eagle fill the four quarters, around a central raised panel with a large H and the word HOGWARTS.
Who would this make a good gift for?
It suits anyone aged 13 and over who loves the Harry Potter stories, from a teenager decorating a bedroom to a grown-up fan.
How should I clean the gold finish?
Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth, use a soft brush to reach into the raised detail, and keep it away from water.