Description
This glass Christmas ornament takes the shape of an open tin of sardines, a cheerful bit of kitchen-cupboard humour for the tree. The rectangular tin has rounded corners and a soft gold finish, with its lid rolled halfway back on a little key at one side. On the part still closed, a pink label carries four blue fish, and in the open half a row of silvery sardines with bold round eyes lies packed tight against a pink lining. It hangs from a gold cord tied through a loop at the top, and measures 22cm from top to bottom, 8cm across and 3.5cm deep, so it is easy to spot among the baubles.
Hang it on the Christmas tree where its gold catches the lights, or give it a branch near the front so it is the first thing guests notice. It works as well on a festive garland along the mantelpiece, from a hook on a kitchen dresser, or on a few bare twigs in a jar on the table. Trees dressed in pink, blue and gold, seaside schemes and playful food decorations all suit it, and it brings a smile to a more traditional tree of plain glass baubles. As a Christmas gift, it makes a light-hearted extra to tuck into a stocking or tie to a wrapped present.
It is made of glass, with the gold tin, the pink lining and the blue and silver fish all part of its decoration, topped by a small gold cap that holds the hanging loop. Being glass, it is best hung on a sturdy branch where it will not be knocked. Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth, and wrap it in tissue paper in a padded box when the tree comes down. For a fun cluster, hang it beside a few plain gold baubles so the shape of the tin stands out.
Specification
| Material |
Glass |
| Colour |
Gold |
| Height |
22cm |
| Width |
8cm |
| Depth |
3.5cm |
| Weight |
0.047kg |
| Occasion |
Christmas |
Frequently Asked
How big is the sardine tin ornament?
It measures 22cm from top to bottom, 8cm across and 3.5cm deep. That is a generous size that is easy to spot on the tree.
What is the ornament made from?
It is made of glass. It is finished in gold with a pink lining, blue fish on the label and silvery sardines in the open half.
How does the ornament hang?
It hangs from a gold cord threaded through a small loop in the gold cap at the top. It is ready to tie to a branch, garland or hook.
How should I look after a glass ornament like this?
Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth and handle it with care, as it is glass. After Christmas, wrap it in tissue paper and store it in a padded box.
Does it make a good Christmas gift?
Yes, it makes a light-hearted Christmas gift and a fun change from plain baubles. It is easy to slip into a stocking alongside other small treats.