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Late 18th. century Sand Timer
This is a great example of a late 18th. century sand timer. This timer has the thickest and heaviest glass I have come across, which makes the piece quite unusual and heavier than usual. The sand timer has both of the bulbs joined and wrapped with string and wax. 1760 is the year when the single or unitary “bulb” began to replace the earlier two-part bulb that had been conjoined by a combination of fiber and sealant. So this sand timer is dated around circa 1760 or before because it is of two conjoined bulbs. The sand is black and still runs slowly thru the two bulbs. The sand timer measures 7 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter. The surface is original and shows good patina. Pine wood. Price: sold
