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Description
xIntroducing the Westminster Magnetic Sand Timer
Rethink your workspace with a sculpture that evolves with every flip. The Westminster Magnetic Sand Timer blends a graceful hourglass silhouette with magnetic filings and a copper-toned base, creating a kinetic art piece you can watch for minutes of calm or curious distraction. Standing about five inches tall, it offers a presence on your desk that feels more like a tiny sculpture than a timing device.
What makes it special
This piece is designed for visual interest rather than exact timing. Each flip reveals a fresh arrangement of filings as they drift, interact with the base magnet, and settle into a new composition. The combination of magnetic dynamics and tactile motion invites slow, observant moments during busy days, making it a memorable companion on any desk.
- Create evolving sculptures using this magnetic hourglass, turning a simple flip into a mini art studio.
- Place it on the copper-colored base stand and watch filings drift from one end of the hour glass to the other.
- The base contains a magnet that magnetizes the filings as they drop, producing new shapes with each turn.
- An addictive desk accessory that stands out on crowded executive spaces or home offices.
- Securely packaged to protect its presentation value during shipping and gifting.
Ideal for any setting
- Home offices, executive desks, creative studios, and shared workspaces
- Gift idea for teens and adults seeking a tactile desktop focal point
- Collectors of kinetic art and curious desk toys
Carefully crafted and thoughtfully packaged, this piece invites you to pause, observe, and enjoy the subtle drama of motion and magnetism. It blends decorative charm with a touch of scientific curiosity, offering a unique conversation starter without demanding attention or commitment. While not a precision timer, it suggests possibilities for focus, inspiration, and simply taking a small, mindful break during a busy day.
Usage suggestions
Place it where you work, study, or brainstorm. Flip it during a quick stretch break, or use it as a visual cue for short planning sessions. Its evolving patterns can complement creative thinking, brainstorming, or simply providing a moment of visual relief between tasks.
FAQ
Q: What is the Westminster Magnetic Sand Timer?
A: A decorative hourglass with magnetic filings that form evolving sculptures when flipped.
Q: Who is it for and where can it be used?
A: Ideal for ages 14+, perfect as a desk art piece on home or office spaces.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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