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Hour-glass
A 30-minute glass with two 15-minute ampoules in each bulb. It is filled with ochre sand. The central joint is bound with twine. The stand is made from wood (possibly boxwood) with cutaway sides with scalloped edges, and is decorated with straw inlay work in yellow, red and green. It is similar in design to AST0065.
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Object Details
| ID: | AST0064 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Hour-glass |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 18C |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 253 x 80 mm |