Vintage Mid Century Hourglass Charm 10k Gold Chain:22" this charm would pair perfectly

this charm would pair perfectly with a little pocket knife charm for "ready for anything

Very good estate condition with reasonable wear in line with age and use

With a drawer that smoothly glides open to reveal a set of matches

full set of British hallmarks dating it to Birmingham 1940

with full British hallmarks for London 1952

Vintage Mid Century Hourglass Charm 10k Gold Chain:22" this charm would pair perfectlyDoesn't it sometimes feel like time is racing by? This itty bitty hourglass is a reminder to slow down and pace yourself. The hourglass motif was occasionally used in antique memento mori ("remember you must die") pieces as a reminder of the fleeting nature of life, but we love it now as a reminder that it's okay to pause now and then and step back from the rapid pace of everyday life. Good vintage condition with wear in line with age and use; frame