Description
This metal hanging decoration brings the Hogwarts Express to the Christmas tree in deep red and bright gold. It is an arched plaque with a flat base, and the front is laid out like an old railway poster: a gold roundel at the top reads Platform 9¾ Departure 11AM, the word Hogwarts runs across in tall ornate letters, and the steam train curves through the scene with a cloud of pale cream steam rising beside it. A small sign reads London to Hogsmeade, and Express sits on a scrolled banner at the foot. Every line is picked out in gold against a glossy red ground. It measures 17.5cm high, 6.5cm wide and 0.3cm deep, and hangs from a red ribbon printed with the Harry Potter name in gold lettering.
Hang it on a branch near the front of the tree, where the gold edge catches the fairy lights, or give it a spot of its own on a wreath, a garland along the mantelpiece or a hook by the window through the festive weeks. Its warm red and gold sit happily alongside traditional baubles in red, gold and cream, and the flat arched shape reads clearly from across the room. It makes a thoughtful Christmas gift, small enough to slip into a stocking or tie onto a wrapped present as an extra to bring out again each December.
The plaque is metal, with a gold edge and a plain gold back, and the coloured front has a smooth epoxy finish that gives it a glossy, enamel-like look. The ribbon is fixed at the top of the back, so the front stays clear of any fixings. Dust it with a soft dry cloth and store it flat in tissue between seasons so the gold stays free of scratches. Hung beside gold baubles, it gives the tree a cheerful railway story in a single piece.
Specification
| Material |
Metal |
| Colour |
Red & Gold |
| Height |
17.5cm |
| Width |
6.5cm |
| Depth |
0.3cm |
| Weight |
0.034kg |
| Occasion |
Christmas |
Frequently Asked
How big is the Hogwarts Express decoration?
It measures 17.5cm high, 6.5cm wide and 0.3cm deep, a slim flat piece that sits neatly on a tree branch or a wreath.
What is the decoration made of?
It is made of metal, with a gold edge and gold back, and the red front has a smooth, glossy epoxy finish.
How does it hang?
It hangs from a red ribbon loop fixed at the top, so you can slip it over a tree branch, a wreath or a small hook.
What does the design show?
The front shows the Hogwarts Express steam train with pale cream steam, a Platform 9¾ Departure 11AM roundel, a London to Hogsmeade sign and the words Hogwarts and Express.
What does the back look like?
The back is plain gold, with the ribbon fixed at the top, so all the colour and detail sit on the front of the plaque.
How should I look after it?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth and store it flat in tissue between seasons to keep the gold edge and glossy front free of scratches.