Hourglass known as an “organ case,” made of glass and wood - Lot 121

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Hourglass known as an “organ case,” made of glass and wood - Lot 121
Hourglass known as an “organ case,” made of glass and wood Each vial is made of glass and features a wax seal and white fabric to keep it sealed The elapsed times are indicated by the numbers on the vials The entire assembly is mounted in a wooden frame with a brass mechanism that allows the vials to rotate The hourglasses still contain fine sand (set in place by the passage of time) Late 17th century – Later assembly H. 35.5 cm (frame rebuilt in blackened wood)
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