Hour-glass

A 30-minute glass filled with ochre sand. The ampoules are blown in one piece, suggesting a date of manufacture later than circa 1750. The stand is made from dark, polished wood. It has circular bases decorated with turned concentric rings, and three turned supports with a crinkle-edged design.

Object Details

ID: AST0114
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
Measurements: Diameter: 72 mm;Overall: 143 mm