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129 - Hourglass, known as an ‘organ case’ hourglass, made of brass…
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Estimate €800 - €1,500
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Hourglass, known as an ‘organ case’ hourglass, made of brass, glass and wood Each sand vessel is made of glass and features a wax and fabric knot to seal it The elapsed times are indicated by the numbers on the sand vessels The case consists of a repoussé brass frame with an oblong base, featuring ten slender twisted columns, secured at the base by hooks The upper section features a pediment depicting the bust of a man or a helmeted officer on a pedestal, along with military motifs and symbols of war The whole is secured by a wooden frame with a hole allowing the cabinet to be rotated The hourglasses still contain fine sand (frozen in time) A similar model dated 1767 is illustrated in the catalogue of hourglasses from the Delalande Gallery, number 51, and in the book *Time Museum*, volume 1, part 3, 1984, by A.J. Turner (ref. 27) Germany, 17th century H. 50 cm – W. 24 cm – D. 9 cm
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About the sale CABINET OF CURIOSITIES – SCIENCE & GEOLOGY – MEDICINE – RUDY MEMIN’S STEAM ENGINES – ANIMALIA – NATURALIA – TRAVEL – MARINE – GLOBES
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Auction time 09/29/2026 at 1:30 PM
Ref. : 1065 - 629
Lot description modified on 08/28/2026 at 10:57 AM
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