This is a beautiful and very large hourglass made in Greece! The hourglass, sand timers, sand clock, sandglass is a device used to measure the passage of time The origin of the hourglass sand timer is unclear. Its predecessor the catalepsy, or water clock, may have been invented in ancient India. An old sand timer made of solid brass, glass & sand This antique Hourglass has the sand drainage time of 1 Hour! Handmade high finishing and high-quality product a perfect navigation, desk gifting and vintage collection item for someone special who has a really unique choice about the vintage collection.This antique hourglass is fully functional, în very good condition! Please look at photos for measures and other details! Every order will be packaged with care and attention to ensure its safe delivery to you, and the package will be sent with tracking number! Please also look at my other active auctions! Thank you!