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Hour-glass
A 30-minute glass. It has a red sand filling, probably powdered red sandstone. The central joint between the two ampoules is covered by a brass ring. The stand is made from ivory . It has a triangular base and three supports in the shape of fluted columns with a bulbous joint half way down the columns.
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Object details
| ID: | AST0059 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Hour-glass |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 16th century |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 190 x 93 x 93 mm |