Hourglass in brass made in France circa 1700
POA
Dimensions
height 18.1 cm x diameter 8.1 cm.
Circa
1700
Country of manufacture
France
Description
An hourglass with a brass frame made up of two hexagonal bases linked by six columns formed by a brass rod and bordered by a trefoil frieze decorated with openwork hearts.
Inside is a continuous flask of two clear “bubble” glass ampoules, one of which is composed of two spherical bulbs heat-welded together.
The central joint is covered in grey fabric with gold threads and a white sabler inside the bulbs.
Note: This hourglass is a great classic from the second half of the 17th century that can be found in various museums and private collections. An identical model is in the Louvre (coll. Nicolas Landau, inv. OA10793, cat.215).
Literature: this hourglass is described and illustrated in our book “Sabliers d’Autrefois” – n°42 pages 282/283.
Dimensions: height 18.1 cm x diameter 8.1 cm.
France circa 1700.
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Dealer information
Galerie Delalande Paris
After 37 years in Le Louvre des Antiquaires, the Delalande gallery moved early June 2015 to 35 rue de Lille, 75007 Paris, on the other side of the Seine River in the well known antic shops area "le Carré Rive Gauche".
Our main specialties are, since 1976, Marine and Scientific instruments, Tobacco and Opium objects, Curiosities and Great Canes.
We participate to international antique fairs (TEFAF Maastricht) and are unique partner of the French Maritime Museum.
Eric Delalande is also Administrator of the French Experts National Company (C.N.E.).
Please visit also our two websites, which are frequently updated: www.antiquites-delalande.fr (French) and www.delalande-antiques.com (English). ----------------------------
La Galerie Delalande s'est installée en juin 2015 au 35 rue de Lille (75007 Paris), au coeur de la capitale dans le "Carré Rive Gauche", après 37 années de présence au Louvre des Antiquaires.
Nous nous sommes orientés, depuis 1976, vers plusieurs spécialités : Marine et Sciences, Objets du tabac et de l'Opium, Cannes de collection et Curiosités.
Nous participons à des salons d'envergure internationale (TEFAF Maastricht) et sommes partenaires exclusifs du Musée National de la Marine.
Eric Delalande est également Administrateur de la Compagnie Nationale des Experts (C.N.E.).
N'hésitez pas à visiter nos deux sites internet fréquemment mis à jour : www.antiquites-delalande.fr (Français) and www.delalande-antiques.com (Anglais).
