DUTCH SAND TIMER 17TH CENTURY

A very handsome sand timer in a travel case.  
Safely put away in its protecting paper mache case, this sand timer could easily be carried whilst travelling.  
This sand timer has perfectly weathered the ages, in no small part because of its case.  
Many tiny air bubbles in the glass and a perfectly smooth knotted connection between both ampoules.  
Nice clear glass filled with a clean white interior. 
The little round door in the casing closes perfectly and still has the original brass closing hooks.  
The paper mache is fitted with a material that is richly decorated with red tulips and leaf motifs.  
In the 17th century, the Golden Age, the tulip was used as a symbol for the Netherlands;
tulip decorations point to the then blossoming tulip bulb trade.
Except for a few little dents in the paper mache, the whole is in top museum condition.
Perhaps a unique acquisition for the clock collector who already has everything.  
Running time: a full hour.  
Height 13 cm (5 inches)  
Diameter 6 cm (2.5 inches)

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