Hour glass
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
Oak, sand and glass
Measurements
165 mm (Height) x 80 mm (Depth)
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Benthall Hall, Shropshire
NT 509936
Summary
An hour glass containing sand, stained oak stand with four turned supports to circular top and bottom. 1800 - 1900.
Provenance
Made circa 19th Century. Owned by Mary Clementina Benthall (1879-1960) and recorded in the 1957 list of pictures, furniture etc suggested for retention at Benthall Hall by the National Trust. Transferred to the ownership of the National Trust with the contents of Benthall Hall in the Deed Of Gift made by Mary Clementina Benthall and dated 8th August 1958. Recorded in the Inventory Of National Trust Property At Benthall Hall dated 1st October 1963.