Sand Glass in Cylindrical Brass Case, Unsigned, 1601-1700

Single sand-glass in double cylindrical brass case, 12? mins

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Single sand-glass in double cylindrical brass case, 12? mins
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Single sand-glass in double cylindrical brass case, 12½ mins, Abbot Horne. No.106. Type A, unsigned, Europe, 1601-1700.

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1953-303
Materials:
glass, sand, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and thread
Measurements:
overall: 116 mm 53 mm, .15 kg
type:
sand glass
credit:
Abbot Horne Collection