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Sand Glass

Catalogue number:
PH*337068

Dimensions:
height 4 inches

Discussion:
A glass of this sort is used, in conjunction with a log-line, to determine the speed of a ship. In this example, the sand passes from the upper vessel to the lower in 28 seconds.

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