Let this lovely office business card holder with a sand timer/hourglass measure the time as you break from your stressful workday to contemplate an idea or a proposal. This elegant office piece is as beautiful as it is functional for any home or office setting. The wooden base holds a stack of business cards ready to hand across a desk, and the silver hourglass sits above it, sand running steadily down while the rest of the day waits.
Add up to eighteen characters of your own and it stops being office equipment. A name, a title, a date or a short line is engraved in-house by HansonEllis, which has been personalizing gifts since 1999, so the piece arrives already belonging to the person you bought it for.
Give the hourglass to all of the guests at your wedding or anniversary. Let them take home a little piece of the party and have a moment lost in time every time they look at the stunning hourglass. It makes a thoughtful and tasteful gift for all of the members of your wedding party, something that keeps working on a desk long after the last dance. Anniversaries, birthdays, and retirements are all rites of passage through time. There is no better way to commemorate these milestones than with this truly elegant timepiece.
It travels well between rooms and between reasons. On a home desk it marks a tea steep or a homework stretch. In an office it becomes the thing colleagues pick up and turn over while they think. As a thank-you it says more than a card does, because it stays in view.
Customers tell the same story. One wrote that the item arrived on time and in perfect condition, praising the craftsmanship and the attention to detail. Another bought it as a thank-you for her granddaughter's teacher when the family was leaving the state, and said it was the perfect thing: small, but substantial enough to feel like a real gift, and the teacher loved it. A third called it good quality and a nice addition to the office.
Add your engraving text above, choose your quantity, and give someone three unhurried minutes at a time.
Personalized Wooden Base Business Card Holder with Silver Hourglass Sand Timer
Size: 9.5"L x 5.25"H x 4"D
Approximately 3-minute sand timer.
Please note this is only an approximation and may not be accurate.
Personalized Wooden Base Business Card Holder with Silver Hourglass Sand Timer at a glance
The Personalized Wooden Base Business Card Holder with Silver Hourglass Sand Timer is a desk piece measuring approximately 9.5"L x 5.25"H x 4"D, combining a wooden business card holder base with a silver hourglass that runs for approximately 3 minutes (an approximation, not a precise timer). HansonEllis engraves up to 18 characters on one line in-house. It suits office desks, corporate and client thank-yous, wedding party gifts, retirements, anniversaries and teacher gifts, and three reviewers praised its craftsmanship and quality.
Best for: anyone buying a desk gift that has to be useful as well as sentimental, from corporate and client thank-yous and retirements to wedding party keepsakes and teacher gifts.
Who the Personalized Wooden Base Business Card Holder with Silver Hourglass Sand Timer is for
- Wedding party gifts a desk keepsake for each groomsman or bridesmaid, engraved with a name and the wedding date.
- Anniversaries the couple's names and the year on a timepiece that marks the years still running.
- Retirement gifts a name and the years of service for the colleague whose time is finally his or her own.
- Corporate and client gifts a card holder and hourglass for a client's desk, engraved with a name or a milestone.
- Teachers one reviewer bought it as a thank-you for her granddaughter's teacher and reported the teacher loved it.
- Father's Day an office piece for the dad who keeps business cards on his desk and never asks for anything.
- Graduation a first-office gift for the graduate starting a career, with a name and the class year.
- Birthdays a milestone birthday marked with something more lasting than a card.
- Housewarming and new office gifts for the home office that finally has a desk worth decorating.
- Bachelor and bachelorette party favors a keepsake guests take home from the celebration and actually keep.
Personalized Wooden Base Business Card Holder with Silver Hourglass Sand Timer size and materials
| Size | Approximately 9.5"L x 5.25"H x 4"D |
|---|---|
| Material | Wooden base with a silver hourglass sand timer |
| What is included | One wooden base business card holder with the silver hourglass sand timer, engraved with your text |
| Personalization | Engraved in-house with up to 18 characters on one line |
| Turnaround | Standard 5–10 business days, rush 3–5, expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping |
| Personalized by | HansonEllis, in-house, in business since 1999 |
Care and use
- The hourglass runs for approximately 3 minutes; this is only an approximation and may not be accurate.
- The wooden base doubles as a business card holder, so it is meant to live on a desk rather than in a drawer.
How the Personalized Wooden Base Business Card Holder with Silver Hourglass Sand Timer is personalized
- Type your engraving text into the personalization field on this page, up to 18 characters on one line.
- Set your quantity, whether that is one desk piece or one for every member of the wedding party.
- HansonEllis engraves each piece in-house and ships it insured by UPS, FedEx or USPS with tracking emailed to you.
Engraving ideas for your hourglass card holder
- A full name for a desk, or a name with a job title for a promotion gift.
- The couple's names and the wedding or anniversary year for a party favor or keepsake.
- A retirement line such as "Happy Retirement" or the years of service.
- A short reminder to slow down, such as "Time Well Spent" or "Moments Matter".
- A thank-you for a teacher, coach or client, with the name and the year.
Quote ideas for your Personalized Wooden Base Business Card Holder with Silver Hourglass Sand Timer
- Time Well Spent
- Worth Every Minute
- Thank You Mrs. Lee
- Congrats Michael
- 25 Years Together
- Make Time for Us
- Happy Retirement
- The Reyes Wedding
- Emma & Jack 2027
- World's Best Boss
Which one should I choose
Shoppers looking at this piece are usually deciding between a desk gift that does a job and one that only decorates.
| Personalized Wooden Base Business Card Holder with Silver Hourglass Sand Timer | Choose it when the gift should sit on a working desk, hold business cards and still mark a moment, with a name or date engraved on it. |
|---|---|
| A standalone hourglass sand timer | Choose it when you only want the timer and have no desk use in mind; it will not hold cards or anchor a desk the way this piece does. |
| A plain, unengraved business card holder | Choose it for everyday office supply; it carries no name, no date and no reason to keep it after the job changes. |
For a gift that earns its place on a desk and still says something, the wooden base card holder with the silver hourglass is the pick.
Ordering the Personalized Wooden Base Business Card Holder with Silver Hourglass Sand Timer for weddings and events
Ordering the Personalized Wooden Base Business Card Holder with Silver Hourglass Sand Timer for a wedding, an anniversary party or a company event is straightforward. There is no minimum, so order one piece or one for every member of the wedding party or every client on the list. If each piece should carry a different name, order the full quantity and email your list of names to [email protected] so it can be matched to your order. Company logos are engraved by custom order: send a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected]; a logo setup fee applies and not every logo can be engraved. Standard production is 5–10 business days, rush 3–5 and expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping; for a wedding, order 3–6 months ahead. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
Questions shoppers ask about the Personalized Wooden Base Business Card Holder with Silver Hourglass Sand Timer
How big is the Personalized Wooden Base Business Card Holder with Silver Hourglass Sand Timer?
It measures approximately 9.5"L x 5.25"H x 4"D. It is a desk-sized piece, substantial enough to hold business cards and display the hourglass without taking over a desk.
How long does the hourglass run?
It is an approximately 3-minute sand timer. Please note this is only an approximation and may not be accurate, so treat it as a pause rather than a precise timer.
What is it made of?
A wooden base with a silver hourglass sand timer set above it. One reviewer specifically praised the craftsmanship and the attention to detail.
How is it personalized?
It is engraved in-house by HansonEllis. Type your text into the personalization field on this page; you have up to 18 characters on one line, counting spaces and punctuation.
How many characters can I engrave?
Up to 18 characters on a single line. That fits a full name, a short couple's line such as Emma & Jack 2027, or a phrase such as Happy Retirement.
Does it actually hold business cards?
Yes. The wooden base is a business card holder, so it works as a functional desk piece as well as a keepsake. One reviewer called it a nice addition to the office.
Can I order several with a different name on each?
Yes. Order the quantity you need, then email your list of names to [email protected] after ordering so it can be matched to your order.
Can I have a company logo engraved on it?
Yes, by custom order. Email your logo as a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected]; a logo setup fee applies and not every logo can be engraved.
Can I see a proof of the engraving first?
Yes. Proofs are optional and available on request for a $35-55 service fee per proof, and a proof adds extra days to production time. Changes after a proof has been sent carry a $40 minimum updating fee, so check your text carefully before ordering. Ask in the order notes or call Customer Support at 310-878-9429.
Is there a minimum order?
No. Order one piece or one for every guest or colleague. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
How long does it take to arrive?
Standard production is 5 to 10 business days, then 2 to 5 days shipping in the US. Rush (3 to 5 days) and expedite (1 to 3 days) production are available at checkout. One reviewer noted the item arrived on time and in perfect condition. For a wedding, order 3 to 6 months ahead when you can.
Can I return it once it has been engraved?
Personalized items are made to order and are final sale unless defective. Non-personalized items can be returned within 14 days.
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Updated September 2026 by the HansonEllis personalization team.
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