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Hourglass known as an ‘organ case’, made of glass and wood
See original version (French)
121
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Hourglass known as an ‘organ case’, made of glass and wood
See original version (French)
Estimate €800 - €1,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Hourglass known as an ‘organ case’, made of glass and wood
Each vial is made of glass, with a wax seal and white fabric used to seal the whole assembly
The elapsed times are indicated by the numbers on the vials
The whole assembly is mounted within a wooden frame with a brass mechanism that allows the vials to be rotated
The hourglasses still contain fine sand (set by the passage of time)
Late 17th century – Later assembly
H. 35.5 cm (frame rebuilt in blackened wood)
See original version (French)
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About the sale
CABINET OF CURIOSITIES – SCIENCE & GEOLOGY – MEDICINE – RUDY MEMIN’S STEAM ENGINES – ANIMALIA – NATURALIA – TRAVEL – MARINE – GLOBES
Auction location
Auction time
09/29/2026 at 1:30 PM
Ref. : 1065 - 735
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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