A LATE 18TH-CENTURY FRENCH HOUR GLASS
the hand-blown bulb with ground coral sand secured with twine binding to four subsidiary 15-minute bulbs, contained within brass-ended frame with six supporting wires -- 9½in. (24cm.) high

Condition Report
Twine binding worn, possibly re-set and secured with wire. Sand appears to run freely still. No chips or cracks. Some scuffing commensurate with age.

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