Spitfire Model Metal Ornament with Stand 15.5cm - Silver

This metal Spitfire ornament is a detailed model of the classic fighter plane, standing on its own curved stand in a shiny, polished silver finish. We like how much of the plane is picked out in the metal: the rounded elliptical wings with their panel lines, the three-bladed propeller at the nose, the raised cockpit canopy, the slim aerial mast behind it and the neat tailfin and tailplane at the back. The plane rises from a swept support on a flat rectangular base, angled slightly nose-up as if climbing away. It is 10cm high, 13.5cm wide and 15.5cm deep, a compact size for a desk or a narrow shelf.

Because it stands on its own base, it needs no wall and no fixings, so it can go wherever you would like a nod to aviation: a study desk, an office bookcase, a mantelpiece or a living room sideboard. The polished silver catches the light from a nearby window or lamp, and it looks just as good among books and framed photographs as it does on its own. As a present, it makes a thoughtful Father's Day gift, the kind of keepsake that earns a permanent spot on the desk rather than in a drawer. It is an ornament for display rather than a toy, so it is happiest somewhere it can be admired without being handled every day.

The ornament is made from metal with a shiny finish that gives it a bright, mirror-like sheen. Care is simple: dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth, and if fingerprints build up, a gentle buff with a clean soft cloth brings the shine back. For gifting, its compact size makes it easy to wrap, and on a desk we like it set at a slight angle, propeller turned towards the room, so the wings catch the light.

How big is the Spitfire ornament?

It is 10cm high, 13.5cm wide and 15.5cm deep, so it sits comfortably on a desk, a shelf or a mantelpiece without taking over.

What is the Spitfire model made from?

It is made from metal with a shiny, polished silver finish, which gives the plane and its stand a bright sheen.

Does it need to be fixed to a wall or shelf?

No, the plane sits on its own curved stand with a flat rectangular base, so it is freestanding and needs no wall or fixings.

How do I keep the metal looking shiny?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth now and then, and buff away any fingerprints with a clean soft cloth to keep the polished shine.

Would it make a good Father's Day gift?

We think so. It is a thoughtful Father's Day present, compact enough to wrap easily and made to stay on display on a desk or shelf.

Is the Spitfire model a toy?

No, it is a metal ornament for display, with fine details such as the propeller and aerial, so it is best kept somewhere it can be admired rather than played with.