A 30-minutes two bubbles houglass in leather frame, France, 18th century

A 30-minutes two bubbles houglass in leather frame, France, 18th century

€1,900

Circa

18th century

Country of manufacture

France

Categories: Maritime, Navigational instruments, Sandglasses, Timekeeping

Description

A very good French two bubble houglass mounted in a black leather frame for 30 minutes.

The hourglass measures 13,2cm height and 6cm diameter.

It is datable from the first half of 18th century.

The joint is made with fabric covered wit another tissus itself covered with wax. The and is withe.

The houglass is in genuine and perfect working condition.

A great example and example in leather frame at not so usual.

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FR Le Zograscope

Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
Personnal website : https://www.lezograscope.com/

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