Rotating Metal Hourglass, Decorative Sand Timer with Crown Frame for Desk and Shelf, 15 or 60 Minutes
Rotating Metal Hourglass, Decorative Sand Timer with Crown Frame for Desk and Shelf, 15 or 60 Minutes
An hourglass that turns in its brass-tone frame, in 15 or 60 minutes.
Details
A decorative hourglass with white sand, held between two round end caps in a metal frame with an antique brass tone. The frame pivots between two slim posts on a round, stepped base, so you turn the glass over without lifting it out.
Choose 15 Minutes or 60 Minutes. The 60 Minutes is 24 cm tall and 14 cm wide, and the 15 Minutes is 19 cm tall and 11 cm wide. Turn it for a work sprint, a homework session or a reading break, or simply let it run on the shelf.
Dust the glass and the frame with a soft dry cloth.
Specifications
Material: Glass, metal frame in an antique brass tone
Size: 60 Minutes: 14 x 24 cm; 15 Minutes: 11 x 19 cm (width x height)
Durations: 15 Minutes or 60 Minutes
Sand: White
Materials + Care
Materials and dimensions are listed under Details. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and keep wood, rattan and wool felt away from standing water. For lighting, check the plug type and voltage in the variant name before ordering.
Shipping + Returns
We ship to the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand by tracked post. Most orders arrive in 8 to 15 days. Shipping is $4.95 and free on orders over $100. You get a tracking number by email as soon as your order is on its way. If your order has not arrived within 30 days, we resend it or refund you in full. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery, unused and in the original packaging; contact us first for a return authorization.
Why it earns its place
Turns in its frame
The glass pivots between two posts, so you turn it over while the base stays where it is.
Two durations
15 Minutes for a short focus break, 60 Minutes for a full hour of work or reading.
Desk-sized
The 60 Minutes stands 24 cm tall, about half the height of a desk lamp, and the 15 Minutes 19 cm.
In your home
Stand it on the desk next to the lamp and turn it at the start of a work session; when the white sand runs out, it is time for a break. On a bookshelf, a mantel or a side table it works as a quiet, moving object between books and frames.
The antique brass tone suits dark wood, leather, green walls and old books, the classic study look. It also makes a thoughtful gift for a student, a writer or anyone who works from home.
Materials and quality
The hourglass is glass filled with white sand, set between two round end caps in a metal frame with an antique brass tone. The frame pivots between two slim posts that stand on a round, stepped base, which keeps it steady while it turns. The 60 Minutes measures 14 x 24 cm and the 15 Minutes 11 x 19 cm, width by height, so both sit comfortably on a desk or a shelf.
Care and everyday use
Dust the glass and the frame with a soft, dry cloth. Turn the hourglass gently in its frame rather than shaking it, and keep it on a flat, stable surface away from the edge of the desk. Keep it away from direct heat sources and damp rooms, and avoid polish or abrasive cleaners on the brass-tone finish.
Good to know
How do I restart it?
Turn the glass over in its frame: it pivots between the two posts, so the base stays on the desk.
How big is it?
The 60 Minutes is 24 cm tall and 14 cm wide; the 15 Minutes is 19 cm tall and 11 cm wide.
What color is the sand?
White, which shows clearly through the glass against the brass-tone frame.
