17TH CENTURY FRANCE HOURGLASS IN BRASS SETTING

Very delicately made hourglass with a lot of decorations.  
Little air bubble in the glass and a perfectly smooth knot join between the two bulbs.  
Nice clear glass filled with a white interior. This instrument has a running time of one whole hour.  
The bulbs are connected to each other by means of a classic knot join made from fine copper thread.  
The setting has been built-up from brass and has six sides with six pillars.  
The whole setting has been beautifully opened up and is richly decorated with ornaments.  
Condition: good condition.  
Origin: France.

SOLD TO FRANCE