2-Minute Table Sand Timer in 925 Sterling Silver and Glass, Florence, Tuscany, Italy - Vintage Decorative Collectible Desk Item
$29.79 $37.24
Born in the heart of Florence's art workshops in Tuscany, this charming vintage table hourglass in 925 sterling silver and glass offers a timekeeping time of approximately 2 minutes. Crafted during the 1980s and 1990s, it exemplifies the Florentine artisans' skill in creating timekeeping objects imbued with grace and elegance.
The clarity of the glass combined with the silver frames creates beautiful plays of light. A universal symbol of the passage of time, concentration, and the value of every minute, the hourglass holds a special place in Italian humanist iconography.
A rare and fascinating collector's item, perfect for decorating a work table, completing a cabinet of curiosities or offering a meaningful gift to someone passionate about Italy and antique objects.
Key Details:
• Material: Sterling Silver (925/000) and Glass
• Period: 1980s to 1990s
• Weight: 1.42 g (0.050 oz)
• Hallmarks: 925 hallmark and traces of the Florence goldsmith's code
• Origin: Florence, Tuscany, Italy
• Measurements: H 7.5 cm (2.95 in) x W 3.7 cm (1.46 in) x D 3.7 cm (1.46 in)
Additional Benefits:
• Authentic Tuscan craftsmanship made in Florence
• Functional hourglass of approximately 2 minutes
• Refined design combining 925 silver and clear glass
• An elegant decorative element for an office or library
• A poetic gift with strong symbolic meaning
This item is a vintage piece. It has a small stain on one side, which has been taken into account in the selling price.
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SKU: U2709CLE00005
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