The sand timer, more commonly referred to as the hourglass, is a device used to keep track of time. Minutes are measured as sand moves from bulb to bulb. During a voyage, the hour glass would be one of few reliable ways to measure time at sea alongside a compass to assist overall navigation. This brass, invertible hourglass stands on a metal base, navigating us through our days. Made out of brass with a two-tone antique finish. Revolving sand timer The sand flow duration is approximately 2 minute and 45 seconds. Details GTIN (UPC/EAN): 4512839553993 Shipping Weight: 1.45 Pounds Shipping Size (Inches.): 6.50 W x 6.50 D x 10.50 H Number Of Cartons: 1 Shipping Method: Parcel Ship Palletized: No Item Height: 8.50 Inches Item Width: 4.50 Inches Item Depth: 4.50 Inches Item Weight: 0.80 Pounds Shipping Weight Carton 1: 1.45 Shipping Height Carton 1: 10.50 Shipping Width Carton 1: 6.50 Shipping Depth Carton 1: 6.50 Additional attributes Animals Not an animal Hand Painted Yes Manufacturing Type Handmade Sculpture Type Figurine Number of Pieces in the Set 1 Subject Entertainment Material Metal Color Brass, Black Style Contemporary Country Of Manufacture China Room Living Room