Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
This one from the mid to late 1700s takes approx an hour to run through.
It has also been documented that these timers were used in the church pulpit for measuring the parsons sermon to ensure it did not overrun what a good idea.!!!!!
It measures approx 17.5cm in height x 9cm w.
These timers were made in various sizes for different requirements but the usual length of time was an hour, half hour or 3-4 minutes.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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