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Hour-glass
A 60-minute glass filled with ground black marble. The two ampoules are blown in one piece. It has a cylindrical brass stand with cut away sides. The legend '1 hour' is stamped on one of the bases. It is reputed to be a 'Sermon' glass.
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Object Details
| ID: | AST0078 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Hour-glass |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | circa 1800 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 172 mm x 65 mm |