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Minimalist Clear Glass Hourglass

Minimalist Clear Glass Hourglass

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Regular price £29.90
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Standalone glass hourglass with fine matte grey sand — a screen-free, silent visual timer for contemporary shelves, open offices and minimalist sideboards with a seamless transparent design.


Colour: Clear
Flow Time: 5 min

Tracked Delivery

Tracking number provided after dispatch

Secure Payment

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Customer Support

Email support :

contact@nookandtick.com

30-Day Returns

Returns accepted within 30 days

Description

A minimalist glass sand timer with a clean, frameless design that lets light pass straight through. The flat circular ends let it stand steadily on a desk, shelf or table while you track a task.

Available in 5, 15 or 30-minute flow times, so you can pick the pacing that fits focused work, reading or a short break. The timer is slightly taller for the longer durations.

Specifications

Container Material: Pure hand-blown borosilicate glass (high-clarity and seamless build)

Filling Medium: Fine, purified matte grey quartz sand granules

Operation Method: Manual gravity inversion (freestanding flat top and base design)

Weight Profile: Varying from approx. 159g to 295g based on selected size

Returns

You have 30 days to return your items. Returns are at the customer’s expense, except in the case of a faulty or incorrect product. Items must be unused, complete, and in their original condition and packaging.

To start a return, contact us at: contact@nookandtick.com. We will provide the return instructions and return address.

A prepaid return label is only provided if the product is faulty or incorrect.

Refund Confirmation:

You will receive an email confirming whether your refund has been approved or refused. If approved, the refund will be processed immediately.

Refund Method:

Card payments: refunds usually appear within 5 to 7 business days, depending on your bank.

For more information, please see our Returns & Refunds Policy.

Delivery Information

Enjoy free UK delivery on orders over £70.

When you place an order on nookandtick.com:

Delivery cost: Flat rate £2.95 tracked delivery.

Processing time: 1 to 2 days, Monday to Friday.

Delivery time: 6 to 10 days, Monday to Saturday, with tracking available.

Customer support hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (UK time / GMT), Monday to Sunday.

For more information, please see our Shipping Policy.

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Minimalist Clear Glass Hourglass
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5 min
Regular price £29.90
Regular price £29.90 Sale price £29.90
Selected Variant Image
Minimalist Clear Glass Hourglass
Clear /
5 min
Regular price £29.90
Regular price £29.90 Sale price £29.90

Seamless Minimalist Glass Sculpture

This decorative tabletop timepiece strips away traditional metal frames and wooden columns to highlight the raw beauty of hand-blown glass geometry. The hourglass features a continuous, seamless borosilicate profile that flows smoothly from the upper bulb down through a precision-calibrated central neck. This transparent architecture allows ambient light to pass completely through the structure, making it a quiet, uncluttered decorative choice for Nordic living rooms, open office shelves, or minimalist sideboards.

High-Contrast Neutral Matte Sand

The interior chambers are filled with fine, purified quartz sand in a sophisticated matte grey tone. The dark neutral color contrasts sharply against the clear glass walls, creating a crisp visual indicator as the granules stream through the central pinch. This smooth material flow provides a soothing, silent tracking dynamic that helps structure work habits, reading routines, or brief meditation intervals without the disruptive glare of digital notification loops.

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Frequently Ask Questions

FAQs

Is the hourglass calibrated to a specific, exact time interval?

This hand-blown glass item is designed primarily as an ambient decorative accent and visual focus aid; minor internal structural variations can cause slight timing pacing differences compared to digital clocks.

Can the glass base slide easily or scratch polished hardwood console tables?

The circular glass baseline is fire-polished to a smooth finish to minimize scratch risks; however, placing it on soft runners or avoiding sudden sliding on delicate lacquer surfaces is recommended.

What is the proper way to clear fingerprints or dust from the clear glass walls?

Gently wipe the outer surface with a clean, dry microfiber cloth to restore clarity; avoid abrasive scrubbing pads, wet washes, or chemical detergents that could leave water spots or residue.

Is the fine grey sand prone to getting stuck or clogging inside the narrow neck?

The internal quartz sand is heavily sifted and moisture-purified during production to ensure a fluid, continuous flow through the central opening without clustering or structural blocks.

Do you provide tracking information?

Yes. We offer tracked UK delivery where tracking is available. Once your order has been dispatched, you will receive a confirmation email with your tracking information so you can follow your parcel until delivery.

What is the delivery time?

Orders are processed within 1 to 2 business days, Monday to Friday. After dispatch, estimated UK delivery time is 6 to 10 days, Monday to Saturday.

The estimated total delivery time, including processing, is usually 7 to 12 business days.

Can I return my order?

Yes, you can request a return within 30 days of receiving your order, subject to our return conditions.

Returned pieces must be unused, complete, and in their original condition and packaging where possible. Return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility, unless the product is faulty, damaged or incorrect.

For full details, please see our Returns & Refunds Policy.

How can I contact Nook & Tick?

You can contact Nook & Tick by email at contact@nookandtick.com or by phone at +44 20 3769 1835.

Our customer support is available Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM UK time, with a response time of up to 24 hours.

Contact Address:

Nook & Tick – 1209 Mountain Road Place Northeast, STE N, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA.