Hour-glass

A 30-minute ship's glass filled with ochre sand. The ampoules are blown in one piece. The roughly-made wooden stand has circular bases and four turned supports.

Object Details

ID: AST0089
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Hour-glass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 18C
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 156 x 87 mm
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