Three Tier Antique Wood Fillable Sand Timer

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Made from recycled industrial artifacts from the the early 1900s, this three tier antique bobbin hourglass has a history as unique as it's style!

Quick Overview

Made from recycled industrial artifacts from the the early 1900s
Made in the United Kingdom
Hand-blown glass

This sand timer has a history as unique as its style. The hourglass is composed of antique wood spools found in abandoned textile mills in England. The spools were used to hold thread, cotton, and yarn that were spun into fabric. The spindles and wooden base date back to 1907-1913 and were used in a factory in Calder Valley, Yorkshire which wove the thread into a cotton tartan fabric.

Each timer has a cotton sticker from placed on its base. These stickers were made in New York in 1917 and found in cupboard in an abandoned sewing thread factory in Leek, Derbyshire. And now it's available with an empty globe so you can fill it yourself (shown filled)! Great for weddings or adding sand from a memorable vacation!

As with all antique and hand-made items, the colors and decorations vary from piece to piece. We consider this to be a special part of their history and character.

   Engraving available - see ideas - request quote 

Specifications

• 4-5"D x 9.25"H
• Comes with empty globe for you to fill and instructions
• Larger center hole to allow almost all types of sand to flow freely (not a timed hourglass)
• Assembled when ordered, usually ships within 2-4 days