Description
This water globe ornament holds a pair of penguins, one tall and one little, standing close together under a clear dome on a smooth grey resin base. Both wear pale green bobble hats and scarves, their soft blue-grey and white bodies set off by little orange beaks, and the round base is decorated with snowflakes and a single star. Give it a gentle shake and white flakes swirl around the two of them before slowly settling again. It stands 10cm tall and measures 8cm across and 8cm deep, a compact size that sits easily on a shelf, windowsill or bedside table.
With a grown penguin and a little one side by side, it makes a gentle keepsake to mark a baby's birth and a thoughtful gift for parents as they welcome their baby home. In a baby's room the soft grey and pale green sit happily with pastel colours, and it is a keepsake for the grown-ups to shake and enjoy rather than a toy, so a high shelf suits it best. At Christmas it looks just as much at home on a mantelpiece, a hall table or among festive decorations, and we think it makes a lovely present for a family's first Christmas with their baby.
The base and figures are made of resin with a glazed finish, which gives the penguins a soft sheen. It is freestanding, so it needs no fixing: simply set it on a level surface where it will not be knocked. To keep it looking its best, dust it with a soft dry cloth and wipe the base with a slightly damp cloth when needed, drying it straight away. Wrapped in tissue with a card tucked alongside, it makes a ready gift, and one that can come out each winter as the snow begins to fall.
Specification
| Material |
Resin |
| Colour |
Grey |
| Finish |
Glazed |
| Height |
10cm |
| Width |
8cm |
| Depth |
8cm |
| Weight |
0.438kg |
| Occasion |
Christmas, Birth, New Parents |
Frequently Asked
How big is the penguin water globe?
It stands 10cm tall and measures 8cm across and 8cm deep, so it fits neatly on a narrow shelf, windowsill or bedside table.
What is the water globe made of?
The base and the two penguins are resin with a glazed finish. This gives a smooth grey base and a soft sheen on the figures.
What colours are the penguins?
The base is grey, and the penguins are soft blue-grey and white with orange beaks, pale green bobble hats and matching pale green scarves.
Is it a good gift for a baby?
Yes, it makes a gentle keepsake to mark a birth or a baby's first Christmas. It is a decorative piece for the grown-ups to enjoy, not a toy.
How do I make the snow fall?
Give the globe a gentle shake and the white flakes swirl around the two penguins, then drift slowly back down and settle around their feet.
How should I look after it?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth and wipe the base with a slightly damp cloth when needed, drying it straight away afterwards.