The hourglass used when Margaret Hamilton was throwing it was made of papier mache and wood. I own the hourglass lamp that you were referring to and the hourglass portion is only nine inches in height. I am EXTREMELY fortunate to own a full sized perfect replica hourglass made by David Hood. The gentleman that owns the one existing screen used hourglass allowed Mr. Hood to take measurements as well as take a mold of the griffin spindles. It is absolutely spectacular. Im researching getting a full scale crystal ball stand made as well.
Gotcha! I've never seen one of those lamps in person, so I wasn't sure just how big that portion of it was. Thanks for clarifying. How cool that you were able to get a full sized hourglass that was made (essentially) from the original. That's Ozsome!
It's just a bit of useless information, but I have timed my hourglass a couple of times, and it clocks in at about 2 hours, 1 minute, 30 seconds. Curious if anyone else has timed theirs. Ikon did a fantastic job on this, I have no complaints at all. There is actually a LOT of simple yet complicated engineering in this piece. I image the packaging was their biggest troubles. I'm so impressed. 💚
I completely agree that Ikon has made a fabulous hourglass! I haven't timed mine! (Literally filmed this after it came in the mail, so I didn't think about that...)
@LAQuadling my hourglass has completely stopped pouring sand. Something has clogged the middle and it no longer works. I'm just a little irritated by it. I felt like it was way too slow when I got it. I think I was correct now that it has stopped working. I'm curious if others are experiencing issues, or if the 2+hour runtime is normal.
LA Quadling thank you for the video! I received my Ikon hourglass a couple of weeks ago and was a little disapointed that I had to assemble it. The smaller scale was also a suprise. The Ikon website added the word "Scaled" to the description of the hourglass. They probably received some complaints. Overall I'm pretty happy with this item and the quality is very good...Looks great displayed next to my Paragon replica ruby slippers.
You're welcome! The hourglass does display very nicely with the other Ikon Design Studio replicas. It's definitely a standout piece in any _Wizard of Oz_ collection!
I’ve seen the original hourglass and it is believed it was a stunt one with less detail for the witch to throw-it was wood and paper machet-it looked awful in person as they added red glitter for the sand. This IKONs replica I just received is soooo extremely heavy. I really want a 1:1 scale hourglass!
I just received mine today and I’m more than thrilled with it but I was surprised it didn’t come with a numbered authenticity certificate.Did you not think that was kind of strange?
As is customary with movie props, staff at the MGM production company created several versions of the hourglass for different filming purposes, including one made of resin and one made of wood. The lightweight version they created out of wood and paper-mâché-which the Wicked Witch holds above her head during a tense moment as Dorothy and her friends escape the castle-was the one sold at auction on December 17. After making its Wizard of Oz debut, the same hourglass appeared in other MGM films, such as Babes on Broadway (1941), Diane (1956) and 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964). Later owners filled the hourglass with red glitter-which is used only for display purposes, as the pieces can’t flow through the prop’s small neck. Over the years, the object also appeared in several museums across the country.
I was an idiot and ripped off the letter stickers before realizing it was meant for lining up the pillars. I’m a bit confused why the wings on one pillar aren’t exactly symmetrical with the wings on the pillar next to it. Thought it was the way I assembled it but after seeing yours I guess it’s intentional? Or maybe ikon quality control? Overall happy with it though especially with how solid it feels.
At least you got it put together! I didn't know why the pillars weren't all the same, but I guess that's just how they designed it. I agree that I like how solid the overall hourglass is.
The Cowardly Lion's medal is also scaled down a bit. Not much, but not full size. Only other item I could see as a replica wouldn't be cheap, but the Witch's Broomstick.
Originally the hourglass was suppose to be released in February, then it was delayed to July, and then out of nowhere we got the confirmation emails saying it was shipped! Quite a journey!
LOL! I didn't flip the hourglass so if I flubbed a line you wouldn't see the jump in the sand falling between takes. I've flipped mine many times, it's a very fun piece to handle.
The hourglass used when Margaret Hamilton was throwing it was made of papier mache and wood. I own the hourglass lamp that you were referring to and the hourglass portion is only nine inches in height. I am EXTREMELY fortunate to own a full sized perfect replica hourglass made by David Hood. The gentleman that owns the one existing screen used hourglass allowed Mr. Hood to take measurements as well as take a mold of the griffin spindles. It is absolutely spectacular. Im researching getting a full scale crystal ball stand made as well.
Gotcha! I've never seen one of those lamps in person, so I wasn't sure just how big that portion of it was. Thanks for clarifying. How cool that you were able to get a full sized hourglass that was made (essentially) from the original. That's Ozsome!
It's just a bit of useless information, but I have timed my hourglass a couple of times, and it clocks in at about 2 hours, 1 minute, 30 seconds. Curious if anyone else has timed theirs.
Ikon did a fantastic job on this, I have no complaints at all. There is actually a LOT of simple yet complicated engineering in this piece. I image the packaging was their biggest troubles. I'm so impressed. 💚
I completely agree that Ikon has made a fabulous hourglass!
I haven't timed mine! (Literally filmed this after it came in the mail, so I didn't think about that...)
@LAQuadling my hourglass has completely stopped pouring sand. Something has clogged the middle and it no longer works. I'm just a little irritated by it. I felt like it was way too slow when I got it. I think I was correct now that it has stopped working. I'm curious if others are experiencing issues, or if the 2+hour runtime is normal.
I timed mine and it was 10 minutes. I wonder if your hourglass's sand was clumped together into bigger pieces and that's why it took longer? 🤷🏻♂️
@@LAQuadling what, no way! 10 minutes?! Mine has completely stopped dropping sand.
@@LAQuadling that is wild!
LA Quadling thank you for the video! I received my Ikon hourglass a couple of weeks ago and was a little disapointed that I had to assemble it. The smaller scale was also a suprise. The Ikon website added the word "Scaled" to the description of the hourglass. They probably received some complaints. Overall I'm pretty happy with this item and the quality is very good...Looks great displayed next to my Paragon replica ruby slippers.
You're welcome! The hourglass does display very nicely with the other Ikon Design Studio replicas. It's definitely a standout piece in any _Wizard of Oz_ collection!
The sand is so red that it always reminded me of cherry or strawberry substances! Lol!
I’ve seen the original hourglass and it is believed it was a stunt one with less detail for the witch to throw-it was wood and paper machet-it looked awful in person as they added red glitter for the sand. This IKONs replica I just received is soooo extremely heavy. I really want a 1:1 scale hourglass!
That makes sense! I couldn't imagine Margaret Hamilton whirling around a heavy prop.
I was wondering if you were going to sell the hourglass?
I think they should make a the witch’s broomstick 🧹 and Glinda Wand 🪄😊
Those would be amazing!
I just received mine today and I’m more than thrilled with it but I was surprised it didn’t come with a numbered authenticity certificate.Did you not think that was kind of strange?
Ikon Design Studio hasn't numbered their limited pieces since the replica Ruby Slippers, so I wasn't surprised.
As is customary with movie props, staff at the MGM production company created several versions of the hourglass for different filming purposes, including one made of resin and one made of wood. The lightweight version they created out of wood and paper-mâché-which the Wicked Witch holds above her head during a tense moment as Dorothy and her friends escape the castle-was the one sold at auction on December 17.
After making its Wizard of Oz debut, the same hourglass appeared in other MGM films, such as Babes on Broadway (1941), Diane (1956) and 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964). Later owners filled the hourglass with red glitter-which is used only for display purposes, as the pieces can’t flow through the prop’s small neck. Over the years, the object also appeared in several museums across the country.
I was an idiot and ripped off the letter stickers before realizing it was meant for lining up the pillars. I’m a bit confused why the wings on one pillar aren’t exactly symmetrical with the wings on the pillar next to it. Thought it was the way I assembled it but after seeing yours I guess it’s intentional? Or maybe ikon quality control? Overall happy with it though especially with how solid it feels.
At least you got it put together! I didn't know why the pillars weren't all the same, but I guess that's just how they designed it. I agree that I like how solid the overall hourglass is.
I also removed the stickers before putting the hourglass together. I'm pretty sure it doesn't make a difference...my hourglass seems to look OK.
I love it! I have a replica thats Full 1:1 scale replica, its heavy, but neat! Love wizard of Oz merch :)
That's cool! Out of curiosity what is yours made out of?
The Cowardly Lion's medal is also scaled down a bit. Not much, but not full size. Only other item I could see as a replica wouldn't be cheap, but the Witch's Broomstick.
I'd love to see a replica of the broomstick!
My hourglass arrived cracked. I’m hoping I can get a replacement 😢
Oh no!!!! 😮 Have you contacted Ikon?
Wow, that is an amazing piece. I wonder why it took so long to get it?
Originally the hourglass was suppose to be released in February, then it was delayed to July, and then out of nowhere we got the confirmation emails saying it was shipped! Quite a journey!
In the new wizard of oz film that we’ll be made we’ll thay get a child to play Dorothy gale
I don't know, but if I was involved with a new _Wizard of Oz_ movie, I'd have a little girl play Dorothy!
Hew do you think we’ll play Dorothy
You didn't even flip it! scared?
LOL! I didn't flip the hourglass so if I flubbed a line you wouldn't see the jump in the sand falling between takes. I've flipped mine many times, it's a very fun piece to handle.
@@LAQuadling I'm going to take a wild guess and say it runs for a hour and a half. Did you time it?
@@georgieippolito9924 I did time the hourglass. It takes 10 minutes. You do have to remember this is not a full size replica of the original.