Tiered Hanging Glass Christmas Tree Decoration - Silver

This tiered glass Christmas tree decoration brings a little sparkle to the branches, shaped as a small fir with stacked tiers that widen towards the base. It is made of glass in a shiny silver finish, and the silvering has a softly mottled, speckled look that recalls a much-loved older ornament. Fine vertical ribbing runs down every tier, so the surface throws back small glints of light from all sides. At the top sits a silver-toned cap with a round hanging loop. It stands 11cm tall and 6cm across at its widest, a size that sits happily on a middle branch among your baubles.

We think it looks its best on the Christmas tree, against deep green needles and warm white lights. It is just as much at home tied to a twig arrangement in a vase, hung along a garland on the mantelpiece or suspended on a ribbon in a window, where the glass catches the daylight. Being a tree shape in silver, it suits a traditional scheme of reds and golds as readily as a cooler palette of whites, greys and clear glass, and it sits well beside both rustic wooden decorations and glittering baubles. It also makes a thoughtful small Christmas gift for anyone who looks forward to dressing the tree each year.

Because the body is glass, handle it with care when you hang it and take it down, holding it by the cap rather than pulling on the loop. To keep the silver bright, dust it gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh cleaners. When the season ends, wrap it in tissue paper and box it away so it is ready for next year. For a softer look, thread a length of velvet or satin ribbon through the loop, or tie it onto a wrapped present as a topper that later moves to the tree.

How big is this glass Christmas tree decoration?

It stands 11cm tall and measures 6cm across at its widest point, so it sits comfortably on a middle branch of the tree.

What is the decoration made of?

The decoration is made of glass in a shiny silver finish. It is topped with a silver-toned cap and a round hanging loop.

How does it hang on the tree?

A round loop at the top lets you hook it straight onto a branch. You can also thread a ribbon through it to hang it from a garland or twig arrangement.

What colour is it?

It is silver, with a shiny finish and a softly mottled, speckled look to the silvering that catches the light from every side.

How should I look after it?

Handle it gently because it is glass, dust it with a soft dry cloth, and wrap it in tissue paper when you put it away after Christmas.

Does it make a good Christmas gift?

Yes, it makes a thoughtful small Christmas gift for anyone who enjoys dressing the tree, and it can be tied onto a wrapped present as a topper.