Antiques Stylish 1914 Vintage Royal Navy London Brass Sand Timer Hourglass ST 04
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:17891608 | Brand: Antique Art World |
| Quality: High Quality | Style: Sand Timer |
| Color: As Shown In Pictures |
Antique 1914 Vintage Royal Navy London Ship Marked Hourglass Brass Sand Timer Sand ClockItem No :- ST 04Weight :- 370 grams (approx)Size :- 8 cm diameter & 6 inch height (approx)Description :- Vintage Made Quality, High Grade finish & a Limited Edition, Stunningly Beautiful Antiquated Brass Royal Navy 1914 Ship Mark Nautical Theme Sand Timer {Hourglass}. On both the side of the Hourglass "Royal Navy London 1914, Sand Timer" is beautifully engraved. It is an impressive and indes...tructible design making it an excellent resource. The gift piece has been prepared by the master artisans of India. It has two connected vertical glass bulbs allowing a regulated trickle of sand from the top to the bottom. Once the top bulb is empty, it can be inverted to begin timing again. This hourglass is a perfect desk accessory and beautiful addition to any nautical collection.What is an Hourglass?:- An hourglass (or sand glass, sand timer, sand watch, or sand clock) is a mechanical device used to measure the passage of time. It comprises two glass bulbs connected vertically by narrow neck that allows a regulated trickle of material (historically sand) from the upper bulb to the lower one. Factors affecting the time interval measured include the sand quantity, the sand coarseness, the bulb size, and the neck width. Hourglasses may be reused indefinitely by inverting the bulbs once the upper bulb is empty.Short History:- The origin of the hourglass is unclear. Its predecessor the clepsydra, or water clock, may have been invented in ancient Egypt. According to the American Institute of New York, the clepsammia or sand-glass was invented at Alexandria about 150 BC.Note: Colour May Slightly Vary Or May Not, From What You See On Your Monitor With The Actual Piece. This May Be Because Of Monitor Resolution Or Picture Tube Variances.
