Large Sand Hourglass
Blond wood, c. 1940s
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Sandglass
Blond wood
c. 1940s
23.75 inches high, 11 inch diameter ends
Provenance: Estate in Harrison, New York
Price On Request

Of typical hourglass form, the blond wood frame comprised of two roundel ends joined by three baluster turned supports centering the yellow hour glass halves joined by central wooden ring, and supported on each end with four disc feet. The sand falls for a duration of one hour, 40 minutes.

Condition: Generally very good, the finish on the wood frames a bit worn. Glass very good with some original glass blower's bubbles and flecks.

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