Rare 18th century double bubble or double bulb Sand- or Hour-Glass also called a Clepsammia in good original condition, still works! Hour-Glasses from this period are difficult to find; if you collect these objects you know. Measuring 9-14 inches in height, this hour-glass makes a statement. The glass spheres are padded on both ends by dark red felt pads. The fife slender pillars are turned wooden rods on a lathe. Just a beautiful science instrument used around the second half of the 18th century. At that time, the two glass spheres were connected by a “knot” around a wax seal. A truly rare find and an addition to any collection of hour glasses or scientific instruments. What you see is what you get. Listing does not include anything not mentioned in the description and / or not shown in photos; ask if in doubt. Package weighs 5 lbs and measures 18 by 13 by 13 inches. I have never had any problems with breakage and pack very carefully. The item “Antique 18th century double bubble bulb Sand- Hour-Glass Clepsammia Timer works” is in sale since Saturday, December 4, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “rarestfinds” and is located in Holland, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Maker: unsigned
- Original/Reproduction: Original
