Circus unicycle snow globe

This snow globe shows a circus acrobat balancing on a unicycle, arms raised, a hoop in one hand. Turn it over and silver glitter falls around him like snow over the ring.

The dome is glass, set on a stepped black base; the figure wears a red jacket and striped trousers, and his unicycle is painted silver. It is made by Walter & Prediger, a company that specialises in snow globes.

Shake it gently, holding it by the base, and keep it out of direct sunlight, which fades the figure and warms the liquid. A small air bubble may appear over the years; it does not stop the snow from falling.

Also available with a circus clown among coloured balls.