Six-stage half-hour sand-glass

Made:
1600-1630 in Europe
maker:
Unknown
Six-stage half-hour sand-glass

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Six-stage half-hour sand-glass, in copper alloy and iron mount with painted pine wood outer case, unsigned, Europe, 1600-1630

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1954-127
Materials:
glass, sand, copper (alloy), iron, ceramic (unspecified) and paint
Measurements:
overall: 538 mm x 158 mm x 157 mm, 3.134 kg
type:
sand-glass and timepiece
credit:
Mr. Roger Warner