Sea Serpent Garden Sculpture

We love our sea serpent but we are very concerned about it rusting so much after only one summer season outdoors. How can we protect the finish on the product?

Verified reply from Paul

Thank you for your question, if you've decided that your sea serpent has reached the perfect patina you can always use a sealant. These are available at many hardware stores and work very similarly to spray paint, and you simply give him a thorough was in the sealant and he should be a companion for years to come.

Is this sea serpent available facing left or can it be used facing either direction.

Verified reply from Marisa

Thanks for your question. Chris Crooks' garden sculptures are meant to be looked at from any angle. You can face this Sea Serpent any direction you want, and it will look great!

Are there places in Arizona, specifically the Flagstaff area where I might look at one of these sculptures?

Verified reply from Marisa

Thanks for your question. We're an online-only retail operation, headquartered in Brooklyn, and we don't have any physical stores or showrooms. So, we apologize that it's not possible to see this in person unless you order one. But we do have an open return policy, so in case you ordered and and didn't like it, you could return it. You can read the specifics here: https://ugoods.zendesk.com/entries/21423673-What-s-your-return-policy-

Can I get it by Christmas?

Verified reply from Marisa

Yes, no problem! If you order your Sea Serpent Garden Sculpture now, even if you use Economy shipping (which takes 9 business days), you are well within the Christmas deadline, even allowing for normal holiday delays.

I have a couple of perfect places for this. My only hesitation is concern regarding potential theft. Is there a good way to secure this besides the stakes? Thanks!

Verified reply from Marisa

What a world, where our dear customers have to worry about Sea Serpent stealers! The wise Serpent weeps at the thought. We searched the internet and came up with a few solid-sounding ideas. 1) Don't call attention to them by lighting them up at night. 2) Put up "Beware of Dog" signs. 3) Install sensors that turn on lights and/or sound alarms when they sense movement. 4) Secure the pieces to immovable objects, using wire cables (or if you can make them less visible, chains) with locks. 5) Devise an incantation that will make the Serpent come alive and eat anybody who tries to steal it! Or at least, tattle on them.

Your catalogue shows this item as $160.00, on-line it's $180.00. WHY????

Verified reply from Cassie, Community Moderator

Our previous catalogs did list this item at $160, however the price has since increased. Since our last catalog stated that the price would be honored through September 30, the new price is now in effect. The current catalog (which we began shipping on October 1) includes the new, updated price. We apologize for any inconvenience.

What are the approximate dimensions?

Verified reply from Cassie, Community Moderator

The Sea Serpent comes in three pieces which are: Head: 19.5" W x 24" H x 4" D Body: 22.5" W x 17" H x 4" D Tail: 13" W x 18" H x 4" D As you can see, it's quite an impressive creature when fully assembled! To learn more about any product's dimensions or materials, you can scroll to the bottom of the product story.

can the sea serpent be affixed to the rail of a fence using the mounting brackets only?

Verified reply from Cassie, Community Moderator

The included hardware won't allow for this kind of mounting, but the artist says it is an option if you want to put a little extra work into giving your Sea Serpent a happy home affixed to a fence. He told us, "It would be best to cut the mounts even with the bottom. The main issue would be to have enough clearance between the body of the piece and the fastener head to screw it in. My advice is to take the piece to a local hardware store to get advice. Optimally, a spacer should inserted into the bracket through which the fastener can be inserted." We hope these words of wisdom direct from the designer help answer your question!

Is this sculpture three dimensional on both sides or just one? In other words, can I reverse the direction of the head without having it look odd? Thanks!

Verified reply from Cassie, Community Moderator

The sculpture does have a bit of dimension to it, but the scales are all angled in the same direction, and would be inverted if the head was turned around. The scales will look best when your Sea Serpent is looking forward.