Studio : Antiques World

Publisher : Antiques World

Product Description
Vintage Look Heavy Quality Home Decor Poem Engraved Brass Antique Nautical Compass Sand Timer Hourglass Sand Clock Item No :- ST 07 Weight :- 516 grams (approx) Size :- 3.5 inch diameter, 6 cm compass diameter 6 inch height (approx) Description :-Vintage Made Quality, High Grade finish a Limited Edition, Stunningly Beautiful Antiquated Brass Kelvin Hughes 1917 Nautical Theme Cap Compass Poem Sand Timer {Hourglass}. On both the side of the Hourglass a compass is in built with a cap on it "KELVIN HUGHES LONDON 1917" and inside the cap a poem "Robert Forst, The Road Not Taken" is beautifully engraved on it which makes it 2 in 1 multi timer. It is an impressive and indestructible design making it an excellent resource. The gift piece has been prepared by the master artisans of India. It has two connected vertical glass bulbs allowing a regulated trickle of sand from the top to the bottom. Once the top bulb is empty, it can be inverted to begin timing again. This hourglass is a perfect desk accessory and beautiful addition to any nautical collection. What is an Hourglass?:- An hourglass (or sand glass, sand timer, sand watch, or sand clock) is a mechanical device used to measure the passage of time. It comprises two glass bulbs connected vertically by narrow neck that allows a regulated trickle of material (historically sand) from the upper bulb to the lower one. Factors affecting the time interval measured include the sand quantity, the sand coarseness, the bulb size, and the neck width. Hourglasses may be reused indefinitely by inverting the bulbs once the upper bulb is empty. Short History:- The origin of the hourglass is unclear. Its predecessor the clepsydra, or water clock, may have been invented in ancient Egypt. Note: Colour May Slightly Vary Or May Not, From What You See On Your Monitor With The Actual Piece. This May Be Because Of Monitor Resolution Or Picture Tube Variances.
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