Large Brass Hourglass – Cronus The Father Of Time
£ 80.00
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Etched on the ends of this large brass hourglass is the god Cronus the father of time who is holding a scythe and surrounded by the 12 signs of the zodiac, on the inside are the Roman numerals from 1 to 12. The sands of time are held in place with symmetrical bulbs.
Description
Etched on the ends of this large brass hourglass is the god Cronus the father of time who is holding a scythe and surrounded by the 12 signs of the zodiac, on the inside are the Roman numerals from 1 to 12. The sands of time are held in place with symmetrical bulbs. This one has a duration of roughly 57 minutes.
The hourglass (not this particular one) dates back to the 14th century and was mostly used on ships where it had a few uses, one of which was to accurately calculate the ship’s speed.
Product Dimensions
| Width: | 12.5cm |
| Height: | 24cm |
| Weight: | 1989g |
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