LIMITED INVENTORY
As the Victorian cotton and woolen mills closed throughout the industrial North of England and Scotland over the last 40 years the antique wooden bobbins and shuttles left behind have been transformed into original wooden items.
These unique gifts stand the test of time and will conjure up for decades to come their past, each and every time they are viewed or handled.
This timer has pewter rims and is a rich brown color. As with all antique and hand-made items, the colors and decorations vary slightly. We consider this to be a special part of their history and character.
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Specifications:
- 3.25"D x 6.25"H
- 5 minute timer
- white or black sand
A
Arrived with a huge crack down the end, was told "Actually that crack didn’t happen during shipment. Because of how these hourglasses are made (from bobbins and shuttles sourced from old cotton factories) all of them have imperfections (cracks, discolorations, slight wobble etc). Much like antique furniture will have scratches/dents etc these hourglasses are in similar condition as they were actually used in a prior life 😊."
Over the next few days with minimal/light use, the crack became deeper, a small chip of wood from the center fell off, and the other side now has a crack. Additionally, the hourglass times out to around 4:30 instead of 5:00 minutes, and the sand in the hourglass consistently sticks to the edges towards the end of the 4:30.
Overall would not recommend this hourglass. See reviews for different size antique bobbin hourglass for similar experiences, I wish I read those before purchasing.
G
Beautifully crafted, unique hourglass. Very tastefully made, looks excellent in my office.
J
Ryan loved his hour glass. Thanks for sharing the history behind the products used to make it. What a great little company you have.
S
Very nice piece. Just as pictured. Bought as a gift and am looking forward to giving to our recipient as she collects sand timers representative of her business..
J
Exactly what I was looking for. Looks to be of superb quality and was *very* well packed. I would highly recommend this company and their hourglasses.
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