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Hour-glass
A two-fold glass, one measuring 30 and one 60 minutes. The glasses are filled with dark grey ground marble. The rectangular stand is made from black wood. One base of the stand is covered with leather, which is embossed with the gilt monogram 'BC'. The supports are made of brass, with an additional steel rod inserted at each end.
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Object Details
| ID: | AST0068 |
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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: 85 x 94 x 45 mm |