15 Minute Antique Wood Sand Timer

This is a lovely hourglass and does seem to be made of recycled materials, which is very cool. It works well and has a lovely sound when you flip it and the first few grains hit the glass. The one surprise was that the hourglass shipped with the glass and frame separate. That's a great idea to protect the glass. However, the pillars are set so that you press the glass into place. I.e., there is a gap in one side of the pillars wide enough to fit the glass through. This makes it easy to press the glass into place (and there are nice rubber holders on both sides to make the fit very snug) but it also means the glass can fall or be knocked back out of that side. I would have preferred it if the pillars were set equally apart, even if that meant I had to screw the frame together around the glass. That way, there would be no chance for the glass to be knocked back out.

My partner has ADHD and it’s easier for her to work with a 15min goal. This will make a great Christmas gift.

I returned this item as I was disappointed with the quality: the glass portion was loose even after pushing in the end corks as instructed by customer service, one end (top/bottom) looked unfinished and different from the other end, and the wood pieces did not have a lustrous finish as the photo suggests. I returned it within 48 hours nearly three weeks ago and have not been credited or contacted as yet. I liked the idea of this piece and also wish it would come with a description as it might have made a nice gift.

classy way to time your sauna sessions. Works perfectly. Time is very accurate

Very satisfied with this hourglass. I have several of the old bobbin hourglasses and this one is my favorite. Would recommend to anyone looking for something nostalgic to add to there decor or as a gift.