Multicoloured Millefiori Sea Horse Miniature Glass Figurine

This miniature glass figurine takes the shape of a sea horse, with a curving pink body and a tail that coils into a neat curl above its clear foot. Set into the glass are little millefiori flowers in blue, green and yellow, and a fine orange-red edge traces the line of its back and tail. Its crest, fin and snout are clear glass, so the colour sits in the body while the head and fin catch the light. It stands 7.5cm tall, 5cm across and 3cm deep, small enough to sit in the palm of your hand, yet full of detail when you look closely, from the ridged crest to the tiny dark eye.

Because it is so compact, our sea horse figurine fits where larger ornaments will not: a windowsill, a bookcase, a bedside table or a glass-fronted cabinet among other small pieces. Placed near a window, the clear crest and fin and the coloured body pick up the daylight, which makes it a cheerful companion for a seaside-themed bathroom shelf or a desk that needs a touch of colour. It also makes a thoughtful Mother's Day gift: small, bright and easy to find a home for, however full the shelves already are.

The figurine is made all in glass and stands freely on its splayed clear foot, so it needs no stand, hook or fixing on a shelf or sill. As with any small glass piece, keep it back from the edge of a busy shelf and handle it gently. To keep it bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away so no marks are left on the glass. For a simple arrangement, we like it beside a few shells or pebbles, or grouped with other small glass animals in a sunny window, where the pink and blue glow.

How big is the glass sea horse figurine?

It stands 7.5cm tall, 5cm across and 3cm deep, so it fits easily on a narrow shelf, windowsill or bedside table.

What is the sea horse figurine made of?

It is made all in glass, with a multicoloured body and a clear glass crest, fin, snout and foot.

What colours is it?

The body is pink, set with blue, green and yellow millefiori flowers and edged in orange-red, while the crest, fin and foot are clear glass.

Does the figurine stand up on its own?

Yes, it stands on its own splayed clear foot at the base of its curled tail, so it needs no stand, hook or fixing.

How do I clean the glass figurine?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it gently with a slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away. Handle it with care, as with any small glass piece.

Would it make a good Mother's Day gift?

We think so. It is small, bright and colourful, and easy to find a home for on a shelf or windowsill, which makes it a thoughtful Mother's Day gift.