Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
This timer takes approx 19 minutes 47 seconds, probably originally 20 minutes. These timers were used to measure labourers breaks and also sermon timers.
The Royal Navy also used measurer but these tended to be half hour intervals.
It measures 13.5cm h x 9.3cm w
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Antique Old Timer - For Measuring Labourers Breaks & Sermons
