{"product_id":"green-sand-hourglass-with-metal-frame-large-250mm","title":"Green Sand Hourglass with Metal Frame - Large 250mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreen Sand Hourglass with Metal Frame - Large 250mm | Online8 New Zealand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA glass hourglass filled with soft green sand, suspended between two clear glass plates on four slim polished metal posts. At 250mm tall on a 100mm square base this is the larger of the pair — enough height to hold a console or a desk on its own, with the architectural frame lifting the glass clear of the surface so light passes right through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Apart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four slim metal posts between clear glass plates — a structured, gallery-like setting rather than a plain resting form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Green Sand:\u003c\/strong\u003e A cool, muted green that reads as deliberate against the clear glass and polished metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatement Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 250mm it anchors a console or bookshelf on its own, rather than needing to be grouped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifted Off The Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e The framed base raises the glass so light passes beneath it, giving the piece visual lightness despite its height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass-Dominant Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% glass with metal used only for the posts and finials, keeping the emphasis on transparency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs With The Small:\u003c\/strong\u003e The matching 198mm version sits alongside it for a two-height grouping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear Glass, Green Sand, Polished Metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70% Glass, 25% Sand, 5% Metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize (W×D×H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 × 100 × 250 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContemporary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — arrives ready to display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece is sold as a decorative object rather than a calibrated timer, so we don't quote a run time. Please call the showroom if you need an exact duration before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the two sizes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the large at 250mm tall on a 100mm square base. The small stands 198mm on a 78mm base. Both use the same green sand, clear glass and metal frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be turned over in the frame?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe frame is designed to be inverted as a whole — lift and turn the piece rather than trying to rotate the glass within the posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDust with a soft dry cloth. Wipe the glass with a barely damp cloth and dry immediately; avoid abrasive cleaners on the polished metal posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship nationwide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, we ship nationwide. Shipping options are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I see it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease give our showroom a call at 09 278 8881 to check if this is on display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Online8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56310782132516,"sku":"SE3084","price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0302\/1966\/5453\/files\/5BSE3084_5D_20HOUR_20GLASS_20WITH_20GREEN_20SAND.jpg?v=1789610899","url":"https:\/\/www.online8.co.nz\/products\/green-sand-hourglass-with-metal-frame-large-250mm","provider":"Online8","version":"1.0","type":"link"}