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Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Opus Antiques
This lovely antique sand glass consisted of an inner glass bulb filled with sand or similar enclosed in a wooden cage. It measures approx 19cm in height x 9.5cm 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.This one from the late 18th century/ early 19th century takes approx an hour to run through. These were often used by the Royal Navy up until 1839 and for marines as a dependable measure of time whilst at sea. 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.!!!!!
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA941279
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 19cm (7.5inches)Width is 9.5cm (3.7inches)Depth is 9.5cm (3.7inches)
Antique SA941279 shown on this page was made in the Georgian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
The Georgian Era
ANTIQUE SA941279
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Opus Antiques
Antique Treen, boxes & decorative Georgian Items
Devon
United Kingdom
Tel: 07941 285 532
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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