Description
This wooden mantel plaque brings the Hogwarts Express steaming across a starry night sky, ready to stand on a shelf or mantelpiece. The cut-out panel follows the outline of the scene: the red engine with its number 5972 and a little Hogwarts Express nameplate on the front, its carriage close behind, the round Platform 9¾ sign in gold and cream, and a snowy owl perched on top of a stack of three travelling trunks in red, orange and white. Small gold stars are scattered over the dark navy background. The panel sits in a gold-toned wooden base printed with the words Hogwarts Express in deep navy capitals, so the scene reads clearly from across the room.
At 22cm wide and 12.5cm tall, it is sized for a mantelpiece, a bookshelf, a windowsill or a bedside table, and at just 2.6cm deep it fits a narrow ledge where a deeper ornament would not. It suits a reading corner, a bedroom or a desk at home where homework gets done. We think it makes a cheerful back to school gift, a small nod to the train that carries pupils off for a fresh term, and a nice way to mark the start of the school year.
The panel and base are made of wood, with the design printed across the front and the cut edges finished in black so the outline stays crisp. The base gives the plaque a steady footing, so it needs no wall, no nails and no hook: stand it where you want it and move it whenever you like. To keep it looking its best, dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp. For a back to school gift, set it beside a fresh notebook and a wrapped book for the first day of term, or stand it at the end of a bookshelf to finish a themed reading nook.
Specification
| Material |
Wood |
| Colour |
Gold |
| Height |
12.5cm |
| Width |
22cm |
| Depth |
2.6cm |
| Weight |
0.202kg |
| Occasion |
Back to School |
Frequently Asked
How big is the Hogwarts Express plaque?
It measures 22cm wide, 12.5cm tall and 2.6cm deep, a comfortable size for a mantelpiece, bookshelf or windowsill.
Does the plaque need to be hung on a wall?
No, it stands on its own wooden base, so you can set it on a shelf, mantelpiece or desk without any nails or hooks.
What is the plaque made of?
The plaque and its base are made of wood, with the Hogwarts Express scene printed on the front panel and the words printed along the base.
What colours is the plaque?
The base is a warm gold tone, and the panel shows a dark navy starry sky with a red engine, gold stars, a white owl and red, orange and white trunks.
Would this plaque make a good back to school gift?
We think it makes a cheerful back to school gift, ready to stand on a desk or bedroom shelf for the start of term.
How do I look after the wooden plaque?
Dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth, and keep it away from damp and wet cleaning products to protect the printed finish.