An eight-point star sits at the base of the tree, radiating from a gilt cup. Inside the cup, a spike skewers the tree trunk, which is also held in place with screws. The cup can be filled with water to keep your Christmas tree from drying out. Danish Design Store is an Authorized Dealer for the Skagerak Denmark Collection. For questions or if you'd like to order by phone, call a Skagerak Denmark Product Specialist at 800.688.0974.