Spitfire Shiny Metal Model Ornament 10in with Stand - Silver

This shiny metal Spitfire model ornament brings the classic outline of the aircraft to a desk, shelf or mantelpiece. It is a 10 inch model in aluminium, polished to a bright silver finish that catches the light from every angle. The detail is all in the shape: the slim fuselage, the rounded wings with their panel lines picked out, the curved tail fin and a three-blade propeller at the nose. It sits on its own curved stand, which holds the aircraft up and slightly banked as if mid-turn, so it reads as a plane in flight rather than one parked on the ground.

Because it stands on its own base, it needs no wall and no fixings, so it works wherever there is a clear flat surface: a study desk, a bookcase, a sideboard in the living room or a windowsill where the silver can pick up the daylight. We think it makes a fine Father's Day gift, and a thoughtful new home present too, giving a fresh room a talking point from the first day. The silver tone sits easily alongside wood, leather and darker shelving, and it looks just as at home among books as it does on an office desk.

Made from aluminium, it has a smooth, shiny surface that needs very little looking after. To keep the shine, dust it with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners, which can dull a polished metal finish. Lift it by the stand rather than the wings when you move it, and leave a little space around it on the shelf so the propeller and wing tips stay clear of other things. As a gift it needs nothing more: set it beside a favourite book about flying and it is ready to be admired.

What is the Spitfire model made from?

It is made from aluminium, a metal, with a shiny polished silver finish that reflects the light around it.

How big is the Spitfire model?

It is a 10 inch model, a comfortable size for a desk, a shelf or a mantelpiece without taking over the surface.

Does the model come on a stand?

Yes, the aircraft sits on its own curved stand with a flat base, so it stands freely on any level surface with no wall fixings needed.

How do I keep the model looking shiny?

Dust it regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners or scourers, which can scratch or dull a polished metal finish.

Is the Spitfire ornament a good gift?

We think it makes a fine Father's Day gift and a thoughtful present for a new home, and it needs nothing else to display.

Where does the Spitfire ornament look best?

It looks best on a study desk, bookcase, sideboard or mantelpiece indoors, anywhere a clear flat surface lets the silver catch the light.