Hourglass known as an “organ case” made of glass and wood - Lot 122

Lot n° 122
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Hourglass known as an “organ case” made of glass and wood - Lot 122
Hourglass known as an “organ case” made of glass and wood Each vial is made of glass and features a knot of wax and white fabric to seal it 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 over time) Late 17th century—later assembly H. 35.5 cm (frame remade in blackened wood)
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