"Spiral-shaped to reflect light similar to real icicles Tops are crooked to fit over boughs without hooks or ties The Victorians decorated their trees with shiny tin icicles like these. Each is spiral-shaped to reflect the light in a lovely way, more like real icicles than ordinary tinsel. Once you see these on your tree, you'll never use store-bought again. Tops are crooked to fit over boughs without hooks or ties. 50 pieces in an airtight container to keep them bright year after year. 6"" long. "