This 6.7 inch hourglass is made of solid brass and glass with white sand that counts approximately 1 minute of time. The top and bottom feature collapsible sundials, making the hourglass a decorative conversation piece when it is not in use. The shiny polished gold color is eye-catching! Weighs about 10 ounces. Looks great on a desk, or on display on a shelf. This lovely decorative and functional timer makes a great gift! Note: Hour Glasses are not an accurate device meant for measuring time. Hour Glasses are novelty items meant more for decoration or approximate time measurements.