Hour-glass
A 30-minute ship's glass filled with ochre sand. The ampoules are blown in one piece. The roughly-made wooden stand has circular bases and four turned supports.
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Object Details
| ID: | AST0089 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Hour-glass |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 18C |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 156 x 87 mm |