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An American or English scrimshaw hourglass
Description
An American or English scrimshaw hourglass
Capt. John Reuter, 1817
The circular top and base carved in relief with a deeply fluted flowerheads above six turned baluster form columns surrounding the clear glass hourglass, its narrow waist enclosed within a Gordian knot of braided leather.
height 7 3/4in (19.5cm)
Capt. John Reuter, 1817
The circular top and base carved in relief with a deeply fluted flowerheads above six turned baluster form columns surrounding the clear glass hourglass, its narrow waist enclosed within a Gordian knot of braided leather.
height 7 3/4in (19.5cm)
