The Hourglass
Time worn and true like grains of sand. Each second-each grain carries a memory to tomorrows distant shores.
photo: Eighteen century, French hourglass, holds someone's story.
Measures four inches.
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time is unpredictable...
indeed, must make the most out of it!!
Posted by: Mosaics | 13 April 2007 at 08:05 AM
Amazing hourglass. So inspiring.
I often think that the seconds that are just passing will be memories in only a few instants ahead.
Posted by: simple me | 01 April 2007 at 12:49 PM
What a gorgeous hour glass. I wanted to reach in, turn it over and savor each grain as it sifted. Yesterday is what was, today is what we have, and tomorrow is the promise we look forward too.
Posted by: carolyn | 25 March 2007 at 03:02 AM
Oh isn't this just an amazing piece!
Posted by: lauren Mumford | 24 March 2007 at 04:54 PM
Hourglass, a old story.......
Posted by: zemario | 23 March 2007 at 09:07 AM
hope you're well...
Posted by: sage | 23 March 2007 at 06:14 AM
like sands through the hour glass...so are the days or our lives! ?is that soap still on here in the states?
That is a Fantastic old h. glass! xo
Posted by: berrie | 23 March 2007 at 05:08 AM
when we got married, Husband gave me a watch that is engraved with "what is time when we have forever"....I thought of it when I saw this picture.
Posted by: tommiea | 23 March 2007 at 04:06 AM
If you tip it on its side, you can freeze time! (Don't I wish that were so!)
Posted by: Heather | 23 March 2007 at 04:02 AM
Those grains of sand seem to be flowing ever faster these days! As sands through the hourglass..so are the "Days of Our Lives"!
Posted by: pam aries | 23 March 2007 at 03:06 AM
Those grains of sand seem to be flowing ever faster these days! As sands through the hourglass..so are the "Days of Our Lives"!
Posted by: pam aries | 23 March 2007 at 03:02 AM
Oh, my... what an hour glass. Mine, today and everyday, is set too fast!
take care, g
Posted by: gracia | 23 March 2007 at 02:06 AM
"To see a world in a grain of sand"...and in that little glass is all the time in the world for someone...
Posted by: Pauline Clarke | 23 March 2007 at 12:18 AM
This is an awesome image - makes me think of those hourglass figures wearing corsets.
Posted by: gracie | 23 March 2007 at 12:15 AM
Time is precious~
Posted by: angela marie | 22 March 2007 at 10:35 PM
time past has seen many memories, both good and bad...the future is fresh and new waiting for more of the better ones...Nel
Posted by: nel | 22 March 2007 at 09:43 PM
Corey,
Beautiful. the glass contains it's element, feeling it's caress at every turn!
rel
Posted by: rel | 22 March 2007 at 08:56 PM
what a fabulous find!
Posted by: la vie en rose | 22 March 2007 at 07:46 PM
Wow! What a beautiful and unique treasure! Cherish the moments.....
Posted by: mymelange | 22 March 2007 at 07:20 PM
How true a portrayal - so luv the picture too.
We are but a grain in the sand of life.
Blessings to you.
Posted by: Peter | 22 March 2007 at 05:59 PM
It flies, doesn't it? This week has flown for me because I have had my sweet kiddo home on spring break and she flies the nest once again on Sunday.
Posted by: Stephanie | 22 March 2007 at 05:29 PM
Wow. Hands down the most fantastic, beautiful - absolutely gorgeous hourglass. . .that ever existed - in the world!
Posted by: tiffini elektra x | 22 March 2007 at 05:24 PM
That is just lovely! And it makes me wonder what those who were watching this were waiting for!
Posted by: Beachy | 22 March 2007 at 04:53 PM
now THERE is a treasure which i could adore!
Posted by: susan | 22 March 2007 at 04:06 PM
Oh to know the precious moments this piece has seen.
XO
Kristen
Posted by: Kristen R | 22 March 2007 at 03:19 PM
Hi Corey ~ Love the hourglass.
The other day I was thinking about the passage of time - enjoying my granddaughter and realizing I didn't "feel" like a grandmother. Such fond memories of growing up with my grandmothers.....how they taught me about flowers, crochet, baking, and well, yes, love.
Life is such a fleeting thing. *sigh*
Have a wonderful day.
Posted by: paula | 22 March 2007 at 03:16 PM
That is a precious hourglass - a fantastic treasure - and lovely sentiments. Check out my "Can this chocolate be dangerous" for the latest mad rules about mailing to the US!
Posted by: Paris Parfait | 22 March 2007 at 03:05 PM
I LOVE this hourglass. Where did you ever find it? It's beautiful.
Laura Florand
Posted by: Blame It on Paris | 22 March 2007 at 03:03 PM
oh my. I can't even tell you how much I LOVE your site! I've been wondering through your FRENCH ANTIQUES section, and I'm in another world.....a dream world. I'll be back for inspiration! ~Jes
Posted by: jes | 22 March 2007 at 02:54 PM
We only have today, and we worry so much about tomorrow.
Posted by: patpaulk | 22 March 2007 at 02:33 PM
Hurry Corey! Turn that thing over!
Posted by: shabbyinthecity | 22 March 2007 at 02:25 PM
The most stunning hourglass I have ever seen...Carpe Diem........and so are the days of our lives......
Posted by: Gypsy Purple--Chamara | 22 March 2007 at 02:19 PM
Simple. Gorgeous. Simply gorgeous :)
Posted by: sognatrice | 22 March 2007 at 01:52 PM
At Fauchon's afternoon tea, they give you a tiny "minute" glass holding pink sand to time your tea.
Very fleeting pink grains of sand...
Posted by: ParisBreakfasts | 22 March 2007 at 01:34 PM
How fleeting is our life, when measured in grains of sand. One day the hour glass will turn over and there will be nothing left. What better reason to run barefoot through the sand while we are able.
Posted by: sheila | 22 March 2007 at 01:01 PM
So true. I was just thinking about this yesterday as I went through a box of photographs.
That's the most beautiful hourglass I have ever seen. Old things, and unique handmade things have such spirit don't you think?.
Posted by: constance | 22 March 2007 at 01:00 PM
Time is fast and fleeting~
Make the most of each day.
Time keeps on slipping slipping into the future.
Off to make the most of my tim e and this spring day!
Love you
Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | 22 March 2007 at 12:27 PM