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15 Minute Antique Wood Sand Timer

RC009-1

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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 came from Joseph Lumb at Folly Hall Mill, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, which closed around 1969.

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.

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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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Jennifer M.
Best work timer

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

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Denise H.
Returned item

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.

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jason f.
best sauna timer

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

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Quentin M.

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.

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Brenda W.
Totally impressed

I was very pleased with this purchase. It was a gift for my boss and he really loved it. Great workmanship and the letter of where the parts used to make this item came from and the history behind them was very interesting. I highly recommend this product.


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