Hourglass Polished Brass Sundial

$145.00 inc GST

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.

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Hourglass Polished Brass Sundial

This round Hourglass Polished Brass Sundial is 23cm 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 indication that time does indeed fly. The very simple open design  makes this Polished Brass Sun Dial, easy to read and most attractive.

An “hour glass figure” is what men find particularly attractive about a woman. Men every where, regardless of their age or culture appreciate

the hour glass shape of the female figure.

The hourglass figure featured on the Hourglass Polished Brass Sundial is completely separate from that. The hourglass 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. These objects is to measure time, therefore wings are shown on each side  of the hourglass. This signifies the flight of time.

Will it last ?

  •  Sundials are meant to last, therefore they are cast in brass and thus are able to withstand the effects of time.
  • We use yellow brass because it will not rust and also because yellow brass polishes 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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Hourglass Polished Sun Dial

Hourglass Polished Sun Dial

Hourglass Polished Sun Dial

Hourglass Polished Sun Dial

Hourglass Polished Sun Dial

Hourglass Polished Sun Dial

 

Additional information

Weight 2.76 kg
Dimensions 26 × 26 × 3.5 cm
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