DOUBLE MARITIME HOURGLASS 17TH CENTURY
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DOUBLE MARITIME HOURGLASS 17TH CENTURY
A fine and very rare double organ pipe.
This charming hourglass was used aboard ships in the 17th century.
Every half hour the hourglass was turned for the hitting of the glasses.
This instrument has running times of half an hour and one quarter.
The spheres are blown separately from each other and are full of air bubbles and glass capilli.
The spheres are linked through a classic knot connection.
The interior consists of orange coloured finely ground marble.
The frame is built from metal and brass and has six sides.
It is strengthened with ten copper legs and nicely decorated with friezes all around.
It was used at sea long before the first chronometer made its entrance.
Even for the collector of clocks and instruments this rare and beautiful time glass
can be a welcome addition to the collection.
Height 12,5 cm. (5 inches).
In very good condition.
SOLD
A fine and very rare double organ pipe.
This charming hourglass was used aboard ships in the 17th century.
Every half hour the hourglass was turned for the hitting of the glasses.
This instrument has running times of half an hour and one quarter.
The spheres are blown separately from each other and are full of air bubbles and glass capilli.
The spheres are linked through a classic knot connection.
The interior consists of orange coloured finely ground marble.
The frame is built from metal and brass and has six sides.
It is strengthened with ten copper legs and nicely decorated with friezes all around.
It was used at sea long before the first chronometer made its entrance.
Even for the collector of clocks and instruments this rare and beautiful time glass
can be a welcome addition to the collection.
Height 12,5 cm. (5 inches).
In very good condition.
SOLD