These beautiful, antique style hourglasses are several steps up from the common kitchen egg timer. They are statement pieces that can be proudly displayed on a bench, shelf or desk. This model hourglass, or sand timer as they are also known, is 11.5 cm tall. A solid brass frame holds the hourglass, through which the proverbial sands of time pass. Well, three minutes actually! Featuring a copper Australian 1930 Penny embossed into both ends, its elegant, hand-finished frame has a distinctly vintage feel. It also makes a thoughtful farewell gift to give a visitor to our shores, a symbolic memento of their time spent in Australia. Legendary amongst collectors, the 1930 Australian Penny remains one of the world’s most desired coins. Withdrawn from circulation, only a limited number of pennies made their way into general release.