Miniature Glass Squirrel Figurine with Curled Tail - Orange

This miniature glass squirrel figurine catches the eye with its tail swept up behind it in a tall curve that curls over at the tip. The body is a warm, see-through orange glass, with a white underside, a fine yellow streak along the back, small rounded ears and two dark eyes above a pointed nose. Tiny bubbles held in the glass glint as light passes through it, so the piece seems to change a little as you walk past. It is 5cm tall, 6cm across and 3.5cm deep, small enough to sit in the palm of your hand.

Because it is so small, it suits the spots where a larger ornament would crowd things: a windowsill, a bookshelf beside a row of paperbacks, a bedside table or the corner of a desk. It looks at home in a display cabinet beside other small treasures, or on its own as a single touch of colour on a mantelpiece. We like it best near a window, where daylight shines through the orange glass and makes it glow. It stands on its own four feet, so it needs no stand or hook and can move from shelf to shelf whenever you fancy a change.

The figurine is made of glass, smooth and glossy all over, with the white and yellow details set into the orange body. As with any small glass ornament, it is best handled gently and placed where it will not be knocked or brushed off a shelf. To keep it bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it straight away. It is a piece for display rather than a toy. Set it beside a houseplant or a stack of books for a little woodland scene, or wrap it in tissue as a small gift that takes up hardly any room.

How big is the glass squirrel figurine?

It is a miniature piece, 5cm tall, 6cm across and 3.5cm deep, so it fits easily on a narrow windowsill or shelf.

What is the squirrel figurine made of?

It is made of glass, in a warm see-through orange with a white underside, a yellow streak along the back and dark eyes.

Does the figurine need a stand?

No, the squirrel stands on its own four feet, so it sits on any shelf, windowsill or table without a stand or hook.

How should I clean the glass squirrel?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it gently with a damp cloth and dry it straight away to keep the glass bright.

Where does the squirrel figurine look best?

Near a window is a lovely spot, as daylight shines through the orange glass and makes the little squirrel glow.

Does it make a good gift?

Yes, it makes a small, easy gift, and at just 5cm tall it wraps neatly in tissue and takes up hardly any room.