An hourglass with turned spindles and an single bulb (with bubbles in glass indicating age). Very fine sand, powdered marble, or eggshell filling. Circa 1880.
Height 6.25" (16cm), diameter 3.5" (9cm)
Condition: Excellent condition but spindles slightly loose.
Provenance: Newark Museum of Art, New Jersey from its Educational Loan Collection of European Artifacts.
"Tap Into Newark" online news article by M.E. Cagnassola, Published January 14, 2021 at 7:20 PMNEWARK, NJ — "For those who find themselves wishing they could own the artifacts they see in museums, a special auction from the Newark Museum of Art is making that wish a reality. In partnership with Remember When Antiques and Estate Sales, LLC, NMoA has listed more than 700 items from its Educational Loan Collection for public auction. The proceeds from bidders will be reinvested in the museum to fuel its educational programming."
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