Themed collection - Audi hourglass

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This official Audi hourglass, dating from 2000–2010, has a glass body with the Audi logo, black ferromagnetic particles and a dark wooden base.

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Official Audi Hourglass with Ferromagnetic Particles – Exclusive Collector’s Item.

An elegant and sophisticated official Audi hourglass, a hard-to-find collector’s decorative piece that is virtually absent from conventional retail channels. This exclusive object combines design, technology, and kinetic art in a format inspired by the innovation for which the German brand is known.

Unlike a traditional hourglass, it contains no ordinary sand. Inside are thousands of tiny black ferromagnetic particles that react to the magnetic field in the wooden base. When turned over, the particles slowly descend, forming structures, peaks, and ever-changing shapes with striking visual impact, creating a hypnotic effect reminiscent of the magnetorheological fluids used in advanced suspension technologies such as the Audi Magnetic Ride system.

Features
Official Audi product.
High-quality transparent glass body.
Solid dark wood base.
Black ferromagnetic particles instead of ordinary sand.
Dynamic, sculptural magnetic effect.
Audi logo engraved on the glass.
Includes its original box and packaging.
Decorative item for an office, study, showroom, or automotive collection.
Very uncommon promotional/corporate edition item.

This object brings together engineering, contemporary design, and the physics of magnetism. The ferromagnetic particles form different three-dimensional patterns with each use, making it both a decorative and interactive piece. An especially appealing item for Audi collectors, industrial design enthusiasts, and fans of exclusive scientific objects.

Official Audi Hourglass with Ferromagnetic Particles – Exclusive Collector’s Item.

An elegant and sophisticated official Audi hourglass, a hard-to-find collector’s decorative piece that is virtually absent from conventional retail channels. This exclusive object combines design, technology, and kinetic art in a format inspired by the innovation for which the German brand is known.

Unlike a traditional hourglass, it contains no ordinary sand. Inside are thousands of tiny black ferromagnetic particles that react to the magnetic field in the wooden base. When turned over, the particles slowly descend, forming structures, peaks, and ever-changing shapes with striking visual impact, creating a hypnotic effect reminiscent of the magnetorheological fluids used in advanced suspension technologies such as the Audi Magnetic Ride system.

Features
Official Audi product.
High-quality transparent glass body.
Solid dark wood base.
Black ferromagnetic particles instead of ordinary sand.
Dynamic, sculptural magnetic effect.
Audi logo engraved on the glass.
Includes its original box and packaging.
Decorative item for an office, study, showroom, or automotive collection.
Very uncommon promotional/corporate edition item.

This object brings together engineering, contemporary design, and the physics of magnetism. The ferromagnetic particles form different three-dimensional patterns with each use, making it both a decorative and interactive piece. An especially appealing item for Audi collectors, industrial design enthusiasts, and fans of exclusive scientific objects.

Details

Number of objects
1
Type
Audi hourglass
Period
2000-2010
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Sold by
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Objects sold
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