Description
This retro scooter ornament is a small metal figurine with all the charm of an old-school city runabout, finished in a warm antique bronze with copper details. The curved rear bodywork, upright front panel and rounded front mudguard follow the lines of a classic scooter, and the small touches bring it to life: a round copper headlamp, handlebars with twin round mirrors, a copper seat, a little holdall on the rear rack and a plain plate at the back. The bronze has a worn, mottled look, as if the scooter has seen a few summers on the road. It stands 7.5cm high, 12cm wide and 5cm deep.
At 12cm wide it sits happily on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, desk or windowsill, and it is compact enough to tuck between books or beside a framed photograph without crowding it. The bronze and copper tones look at home with warm wood, worn leather and brick, so it suits a study, a hallway console, a home office or a living room shelf where a touch of nostalgia is welcome. Because it is freestanding on its wheels and a small wire stand, it needs no wall and no fixings. It also makes a characterful gift that is easy to wrap.
The figurine is made from metal, with the bronze body set against copper on the headlamp, mirrors, seat, wheel hubs and rear plate, and the fine wire detail on the rack and mudguard rewards a closer look. It is a decorative piece for display rather than handling, so give it a spot on a dry shelf and dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth to keep the detail clear; a dry cloth suits the aged finish better than water. We like it beside a stack of old travel books or a vintage map, where it hints at sunny roads and long weekends away.
Specification
| Material |
Metal |
| Colour |
Bronze & Copper |
| Height |
7.5cm |
| Width |
12cm |
| Depth |
5cm |
| Weight |
0.089kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the scooter figurine?
It is 7.5cm high, 12cm wide and 5cm deep. That makes it small enough for a bookshelf, desk or windowsill without taking over the space.
What is the scooter ornament made of?
It is made from metal, finished in antique bronze with copper details on the headlamp, mirrors, seat, wheel hubs and rear plate.
Does it need hanging or fixing to a wall?
No. It is freestanding and rests on its two wheels and a small wire stand, so it sits on any flat, level surface without fixings.
How should I look after the figurine?
Dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth to keep the detail clear. Keep it somewhere dry, as a dry cloth suits the aged metal finish better than water.
Is this scooter a toy?
No. It is a decorative figurine made for display on a shelf, mantelpiece or desk, and it is best kept as an ornament rather than handled or played with.
Where does the scooter ornament look best?
Its bronze and copper tones suit warm wood, leather and brick, so it looks at home in a study, home office, hallway or living room.