Sand glass for use with ship's log
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Piece sand-glass with plugged hole, in brass case. 14 seconds duration for use with a ship's log, c.1800 (B577)
Details
- Category:
- Time Measurement
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- 1987-1048
- type:
- sand glass
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust
