Hour-glass
A 15-minute glass filled with yellow sand. The central joint is bound over with twine. It has a crudely carved wooden stand, painted red, with hexagonal bases and five supports.
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Object details
| ID: | AST0074 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Hour-glass |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 16C |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 121 mm x 51 mm x 56 mm |