Decorative hourglass - antique finish 5 minutes

Decorative hourglass - antique design 5 minutes The decorative hourglass is a great decoration that, thanks to its antique-style finish, fits perfectly into classic, office, and retro-vintage interiors. The hourglass measures 5 minutes, which provides the perfect short break from your computer screen and smartphone. The hourglass is made of brass. The glass bulbs are filled with beige sand. Both bases are connected by original, decorative legs. There is an anchor on top of one of the bases. The hourglass measures 5 minutes. Product information: Material: brass, glass, sand Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 14.5 cm Color: shades of brown and beige Sand color: beige Time: approx. 5 minutes The decorative hourglass will be perfect as: A decorative element for a classic living room An antique-style decoration for the study A desk gadget for a boss A gift for grandparents Hourglass - time measured by sand An hourglass is a timekeeping device known since antiquity. It consists of two glass bulbs connected by a tube through which sand flows. Time is measured by the amount of sand trickling from one bulb to the other. Hourglasses have been used in various ways, including measuring time for work, prayer, cooking, and even sea navigation. Today, hourglasses are primarily used as decorative elements, but also in some board games and toys.