Ship's Log Sand Glass, Unsigned, 1601-1700

Made:
1601-1700 in Europe
Ship's log-glass in cylindrical brass mount, 14 secs

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Ship's log-glass in cylindrical brass mount, 14 secs
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Ship's log-glass in cylindrical brass mount, 14 secs. Abbot Horne No.18. Type B. Unsigned, Europe, 1601-1700.

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1953-405
Materials:
glass, emery, powder and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 87 mm 26 mm, 0.05kg
type:
sand glass
credit:
Abbot Horne Collection