Single sand-glass in four pillared bone mount
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Single sand-glass in four pillared bone mount, said to have been carved by Napoleonic prisoners of war. 3 minutes. Horne Type C. Egg timer, 19th century. (B3246)
Details
- Category:
- Time Measurement
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- 1991-228
- Measurements:
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overall: 82 mm x 39 mm
- type:
- sand glass
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust
