
4 0 c m
31cm
actual image size: 23cm x 32cm
Description
Wooden, 17 minute sand glass from the second half of the 18th century. Sand glasses were made to measure out a specific length of time. They were used at sea to time a ship's 'watch', or to calculate the ship's speed.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10422507
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