Made from recycled industrial artifacts from the the early 1960s, this 15 minute hourglass is a beautiful and unique piece!
Quick Overview
- Made from recycled industrial artifacts from the the early 1960s
- Measures 15 minutes of time
- Made in the United Kingdom
- Hand-blown glass
This 15 minute timer is made of recycled industrial artifacts dating back to the 1960's. The timer 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. This particular timer was a ""tumbler"" and was used as a roller. Yarn passed between these rollers to be pressed and controlled before it was spun into fabric. The tumblers come from a variety of closed mills around Bradford, East Pennines and Wakefield.
A vintage thread spool sticker is placed on the base to give it even more character.
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.
Specifications
- 5"D x 9.5-10"H
- 15 minute timer
- Sand color is now a natural/tan color
- Assembled when ordered, usually ships within 2-4 days
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