A 17 TH CENTURY TREE-BULB SAND-GLASS

A large size hourglass in a frame of almost black oak with eight columns on wooden ball feet.
Ampoules white clear glass, lots of air bubbles, filled with cream-colored silica sand.
The ampoules are connected to a classic knot connections of silk and black oxidized silver Brocade.
Small remains of an unidentified coat of arms in gold paint.
Height of the frame 26 cm. ( 10½ inches )
length 24 cm. ( 9½ inches )
Running times are: 15, 30 and 60 minutes.
The bulbs have a very good flow of the sand.
The hourglass is still running on time. 

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