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Large Late 18th Century Hourglass

$2,991.61
£2,234.42
€2,500
CA$4,121.48
A$4,491.69
CHF 2,378.55
MX$53,949.96
NOK 30,112.91
SEK 27,685.86
DKK 19,045.67

About the Item

A large 18th century hour glass, or sand glass, with brown painted ring-turned end plates connected by four baluster- turned columns, encasing a large colorless glass bulb with white sand. Height: 16cm Diameter: 6cm
  • Creator:
    Michael Butterfield
  • Style:
    Neoclassical
  • Place of Origin:
    Germany
  • Period:
    Late 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780 s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Firenze, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU12028110272

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