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An hourglass is an amazingly simple device. It’s made of two glass bulbs that are placed on top of one another. The bulbs are either connected by a thin tube, or there is a very small opening in each of the bulbs. Sand is placed in the top bulb, and as the sand runs completely into the bottom bulb, a certain amount of time elapses. The sand hourglass can be inverted so that the sand runs back into the bulb.
Great for:
Keeping track of time out for kids
Homework time
Meditation
Workouts
Piano practice
Cooking
Anniversary
Birthday
Client gifts
Attorney or stockbroker gifts
Dedication
Invocation
Today, we think of a sand hourglass as more of a decorative item than a practical item. You can certainly measure time with an hourglass, and quite accurately too. But part of the appeal of an hourglass is the beauty and simplicity of its design. Antique hourglasses are highly priced collector items.
Some of the most beautiful hourglasses are a combination of high quality wood and hand crafted glass globes. You’ll see incredible hourglasses of all sizes and shapes. These sand hourglasses make wonderful gifts. In fact, many people choose to add a special engraved plaque to an hourglass – it makes a beautiful retirement gift – especially for people that have plenty of time on their hands.
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