Description
This black plaque spells out Lumos, the charm for lighting a wand, in bold gold capitals across a dark ground scattered with small white stars. Beneath the spell name, smaller lettering reads 'To Illuminate a Wand', so anyone who picks it up knows exactly what the word does. A raised gold border frames the black panel and steps in at each end with shaped corners that give it the look of a vintage door sign. The finish has a metallic effect that catches the light as you move past. It is a compact piece, 15cm wide, 6cm tall and 1.5cm deep, so it fits spaces a larger sign never could.
At 15cm wide it suits a bookshelf, a desk, a windowsill or the top of a chest of drawers, propped against a row of books or tucked beside a lamp. It reads well in a bedroom, a study or a reading nook, anywhere a nod to the spell for light feels right. Because it is so slim, at just 1.5cm deep, it takes up almost no room, and the black and gold colouring sits happily alongside dark furniture, brass and other warm metallic tones. Put it near a bedside lamp and the joke lands every time someone switches it on.
The black panel sits recessed inside its raised border, which gives the plaque a little depth and a neat edge on every side. The gold lettering and white stars stand out crisply against the dark ground, and the border has a soft, slightly textured gold look. To keep it looking its best, dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp. It makes a cheerful small gift that is easy to wrap, and it looks at home on a shelf of well-loved books.
Specification
| Colour |
Black |
| Finish |
Metallic |
| Height |
6cm |
| Width |
15cm |
| Depth |
1.5cm |
| Weight |
0.032kg |
| Design |
Lumos |
Frequently Asked
How big is the Lumos plaque?
It measures 15cm wide, 6cm tall and 1.5cm deep, a compact size that fits easily on a shelf, desk or windowsill.
What does the plaque say?
It reads LUMOS in large gold capitals, with 'To Illuminate a Wand' in smaller white lettering underneath, on a black ground dotted with small white stars.
What colour is the plaque?
The main panel is black, framed by a raised gold border, and the finish has a metallic effect that catches the light.
Where would the plaque look good at home?
We like it on a bookshelf, a desk or a bedside table in a bedroom, study or reading nook, where its slim 1.5cm depth takes up very little room.
How should I look after the plaque?
Dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth to keep the black panel and gold border looking fresh, and keep it away from damp.