Early Americana: The Atten Collection Online
Description:
Early Hourglass, England or America, 18th century, with leather and string binding, set in frame of carved wooden spindles and round discs, the glass filled with orange sand, ht. 7 1/4, dia. 4 in.
Estimate $400-600
cracks to wood, missing some of leather seal.
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United KingdomStephen L. Fletcher
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Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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