Striped Shell Turtle Glass Figurine - Blue

This glass turtle figurine brings a bright splash of blue to a shelf or windowsill. Its domed shell is banded in rich cobalt and pale blue stripes that run from the top down to the rim, set in two tiers like the plates of a real shell. The head reaches forward on a smooth, clear cobalt neck with two small eyes, and flippers spread out at the sides, so the piece reads as a turtle from every angle. It measures 7cm tall, 13cm wide and 16cm deep, a size that sits comfortably on a narrow ledge without crowding it.

Glass loves light, so we like this turtle best on a windowsill or a glass shelf where daylight can pass through the clear cobalt head and flippers. It also suits a bookcase, a desk or a mantelpiece, adding a touch of colour among books, plants and frames. Blue works well with coastal and seaside schemes, with white and grey rooms, or alongside other glass pieces in shades of blue and green. Because it is small and needs no wall, stand or batteries, it is easy to move from room to room as the seasons change, and it makes a cheerful companion for a dressing table.

The figurine is made from glass, with the striped shell sitting on a clear blue body and flat flippers that rest on the surface beneath it. To keep the glass bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it straight away; as with any glass ornament, it is best placed where it will not be knocked. It is a small, easy present to wrap, and a lovely way to bring a little seaside colour to someone's home. We like it set on a stack of books by a sunny window, where the stripes catch the light through the day.

How big is the glass turtle figurine?

It stands 7cm tall, 13cm wide and 16cm deep, small enough for a windowsill, bookshelf or desk without taking over the space.

What is the turtle made from?

The figurine is made from glass, with a striped shell in cobalt and pale blue and a clear cobalt head, neck and flippers.

What colour is it?

It is blue all over: a deep cobalt head, neck and flippers, with a domed shell striped in cobalt and pale blue.

How do I clean a glass figurine?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it gently with a damp cloth and dry it straight away to keep the glass bright.

Does the turtle need a stand or fixing?

No, it rests on its flat flippers and body on any level surface, so it needs no stand, hook or wall fixing.

Where does the glass turtle look best?

We like it on a windowsill or glass shelf where daylight passes through the blue glass, though it suits any shelf, desk or mantelpiece.