Sea Turtle Glass Figurine with Spotted Shell - Blue & Green

This glass sea turtle figurine pairs a deep cobalt blue body with a bright green shell set with rounds of blue, which give its back a spotted, almost mosaic look. The turtle stretches its head forward as if gliding through open water, with its flippers spread wide beneath the shell. Light passes through the clear blue glass of the head, neck and flippers, so the colour seems to glow from within. It measures 14cm wide, 10.5cm deep and 6cm tall. That size sits comfortably in the palm and still holds its own on a shelf without crowding it.

It rests flat on its flippers and underside, so it sits steadily on any level surface. It suits a mantelpiece, a windowsill, a bookcase or a bedside table. We like it best where daylight reaches it: on a sunny sill the blue glass casts a soft wash of colour across the surface around it. It brings a cheerful seaside note to a coastal or nautical scheme, and its bright greens and blues lift a plain white shelf or a desk at work. At 6cm tall it slips easily into a display cabinet alongside other small ornaments.

The figurine is made entirely of glass, with a smooth, glossy surface over the head, flippers and patterned shell. Like any glass ornament, it is best kept back from the edge of a busy shelf and handled with care. To keep it bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it straight away to avoid water marks. It makes a colourful present that is easy to wrap and needs little more than a few sheets of tissue paper. Set it on a sill with its head turned towards the light, and it looks as if it is swimming out to meet you.

How big is the glass turtle figurine?

It measures 14cm wide, 10.5cm deep and 6cm tall. It is small enough for a windowsill or bookshelf yet large enough to catch the eye.

What is the turtle made from?

The figurine is made of glass throughout. It has a cobalt blue head, neck and flippers and a bright green shell spotted with blue.

Does it need a stand to display?

No stand is needed. It rests flat on its flippers and underside, so it sits steadily on a mantelpiece, shelf or windowsill.

How should I clean the glass turtle?

As good practice for glass, dust it with a soft dry cloth. For any marks, wipe it gently with a damp cloth and dry it straight away.

Where does it look best?

The blue glass lets light pass through the head and flippers. A sunny windowsill or a shelf near a window suits it well and makes the colours glow.

Does the turtle make a good gift?

It makes a colourful present that is easy to wrap. Its sea turtle design brings a bright coastal touch to any shelf, sill or desk.