The Cloud Storm Glass comes with a stand, making it a wonderful gift. Stands 4.3" Tall Fitzroys Stormglass historical weather and storm predicting device New cloud design becomes white Comes with modern style stand The storm glass was popularised by Admiral Robert Fitzroy after his historic voyage on the HMS Beagle. How the Storm Glass works is still a mystery, but it is believed that electromagnetic changes in weather patterns activate the crystals inside (sealed glass chamber fill with crystals when air pressure decreases). This is a gorgeous decorative gift idea for the adult who has everything or someone who finds meteorology fascinating.