Hourglass Polished Brass Sundial. The Roman Numerals add to the latin theme supported by the quotation Tempus Fugit which simply means time flies. Completing the message is an Hour glass supported on wings.
Hourglass Polished Brass Sundial
$160.00 inc GST
Description
Hourglass Polished Brass Sundial
This round Hourglass Polished Brass Sundial is 22.5cm in diameter. A Sundial’s purpose is to indicate the passage of time. This one does it clearly.
For example it bears the message “Tempus Fugit” which is Latin. The English translation is “Time Flees” or in the modern vernacular “Time Flies”.
Why an Hourglass ?
An excellent raised model of an hourglass mounted on wings is a fine example that illustrates the idea ” time does fly”.
This is a visual reminder that time does indeed fly. The very simple open design makes this Polished Brass Sun Dial, easy to read and most attractive.
. The hourglass emblem featured is for measuring the flow of sand or a liquid (such as water or mercury ) through a necked in aperture.
Other names for an hourglass are a sand clock or a sand glass. The object is to measure time, therefore wings are shown on each side of the hourglass, signifying the flight of time.
Will it last ?
- Sundials are meant to last, therefore they are cast in brass. This enables The sundial to withstand the effects of time.
- Made of yellow brass it will not rust. Also yellow brass is able to be polished so beautifully.
- It actually weighs 1.25kg, so is easily able retain its design and shape..
- Price includes GST.
- Postage is not.
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