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Hour-glass
A 30-minute glass filled with white sand. The central joint is bound over with twine. The stand is made from wood (possibly boxwood) with cutaway sides and scalloped edges, and is decorated with coloured straw inlay work in yellow and green. It is similar in design to AST0064, though half the size.
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Object Details
| ID: | AST0065 |
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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: 140 x 70 x 70 mm |