Description
This green and gold wooden wall plaque looks like a page from an old bestiary, with four creatures drawn in fine dark linework across a soft sage green ground. A Cornish pixie, a hippogriff, a thestral and an acromantula each carry a figure number and a few lines of small print about their habits, and the heading reads "Care of Magical Creatures" in tall gold capitals. Gold scrollwork frames the top and the base, where the word "Hogwarts" sits in gold. A fine gold line runs just inside the edge, like the border of a printed plate. The board has an arched top, rounded shoulders and a gently curved foot, and it measures 19.5cm across and 1cm deep.
It hangs from a gold-toned chain hanger, so it suits a wall in a study, a reading corner, a bedroom or a hallway, or the end of a bookcase where the small print can be read up close. The sage green sits easily beside natural wood, cream walls and dark shelves, and the gold lettering catches the light without shouting. As a back to school gift, it marks the start of the school year nicely and is ready to go up above a desk as the books come out again.
The plaque is made of wood, with the design printed across the front, and the chain is fixed at the two upper shoulders so it hangs from a single hook or nail. Keep it on a dry wall indoors, and dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth. A lightly damp cloth will lift a mark, but dry the wood straight away. For gifting, it sits well beside a stack of favourite books or a fresh notebook for the term ahead, and on the wall it looks at home in a small group of framed prints.
Specification
| Material |
Wood |
| Colour |
Green & Gold |
| Width |
19.5cm |
| Depth |
1cm |
| Weight |
0.26kg |
| Occasion |
Back to School |
Frequently Asked
How big is the plaque?
It measures 19.5cm across and 1cm deep, which makes it a neat size for a study wall, a bedroom or the end of a bookcase.
What is the plaque made of?
The plaque is made of wood, with the creature illustrations and gold lettering printed across its sage green front.
How does it hang on the wall?
It has a chain hanger fixed at the two upper shoulders, so it hangs from a single hook or nail on the wall.
Which creatures are on it?
It shows a Cornish pixie, the hippogriff, a thestral and an acromantula. Each has a figure number and a few lines of small print about the creature.
What colours is it?
The board is a soft sage green with gold lettering, gold scrollwork and a fine gold border line, and the creatures are drawn in dark linework.
Would it make a good back to school gift?
Yes, it makes a thoughtful back to school gift. It is ready to hang above a desk or beside a bookcase as the school year begins.