Antique Hourglass

Mid-19th century sand-filled hourglass contained within a wooden stand with square top and base and four turned spindles.

A fine quality set of 18 George III silver dinner forks in Hourglass pattern by William Eley & William Fearn, London, 1807.

This hourglass shaped vase is made of special iridescent glass called verre de soie or “glass of silk” that was invented by Frederick Carder at Steuben.

19th century cast iron urn with motive of bat and hourglass and backside draped in cloth.

Graceful Silhouette: The chair’s silhouette is both elegant and ergonomic. The hourglass-shaped frame cradles the sitter, while the spoon-shaped backrest provides comfort and support.

Intricate woven design, hourglass shape 31 inch;wide; 11 1/2 inch; high, old repair that has been rewoven.

Large Dogon headrest with hourglass triangular windows ca. 16th century or earlier.

At first glance, the shape might resembles an hourglass. However, upon closer inspection the design shows two lotus flowers facing outwards.

Both with skeletons holding an hourglass and accompanying a gentleman and a lady in each painting.

Dramatic scale to 4 1/2 foot high back panel having hallmark diagonal woven latticework with 6 horizontal weavers. Wide flat arms and hourglass base.

traditional handmade on Jutebelt with hourglass-shaped wire springs. We used only natural materials and true to the original.

This is hand-carved, and in our detail shot, you can see the beautiful hourglass form. Also, the gadrooning, which is hand-carved, is boldly worked.

A nice pair of Edwardian plant stands of mahogany with a brass handle and fitted brass Jardiniere inserts. Featuring an hourglass shape, the top and bottom tiers have inlaid stringin...

The bowl is marked "STERLING A 1307 M" along with Gorham hallmarks. There is also a an hourglass mark that indicates the bowl was made in 1901.

The hourglass upholstered high-back with a pinched crest is fully upholstered high-back with a pinched crest is fully upholstered and finished with tape trim for self welt and create...

In the Leiden still life, the attributes of music were symbolically combined with books, hourglasses, maps, personifying “hearing”, “vanity of vanities” and the high status of art an...

In his "modern" depiction, he's described as an old man with a pair of black wings as well as a scythe and an hourglass or the earth recalling its function.

There is some light floral decoration etched on the front section of the case, which depicts a cockerel and owl, either side of an hourglass.

There is some light floral decoration etched on the front section of the case, which depicts a cockerel and owl, either side of an hourglass.

A rare and unusual George III mahogany hourglass shaped partner's desk with bowed ends. The inset leather top centering a hinged reading easel , the body with a central drawer flank...

In these almost photo realistic paintings, sumptuous arrangements of fruit and flowers, or lavish banquet tables with fine silver and crystal, were accompanied by symbolic reminders ...

The form resembles the shape of an hourglass. The Thonet stand is a minimalistic, elegant piece of interior design.

The purpose of the crinoline was to create an artificial hourglass silhouette by accentuating the hips, and fashioning an illusion of a small waist; along with the corset.

The purpose of the crinoline was to create an artificial hourglass silhouette by accentuating the hips, and fashioning an illusion of a small waist; along with the corset.

The purpose of the crinoline was to create an artificial hourglass silhouette by accentuating the hips, and fashioning an illusion of a small waist; along with the corset.

The drill holes are 5 mm in diameter on the ends and taper to the centers where they meet. The hourglass shape of the drill holes can be clearly seen through the sides of the cylinde...

Drilled from each end, the holes make an hourglass shape and the diameter in the center where the holes meet is often less than half the diameter of the hole on the outside edge.

This is a waisted and shaped clock case surmounted by a gilt bronze figure of a pensive, winged Father Time with his scythe, winged hourglass below and Father Time leaning on golden ...

Title page to the described work, showing on the right Time with scythe and hourglass, and on the left Fame with trumpets. In ther center the title on a wolf's skin hung on the wall ...

Modernist hourglass with silver details, 1990's.

Unusually large 19th century Swedish hanging Hourglass in it's original finish with a hexagonal top and base, used on ships.

This hourglass crib quilt on a striped ground is an unusual but very successful pairing of patterns.

The slight retractions to the seat and double hourglass legs mark this as a traditional chair made by the Dan people of Liberia.

This hob grate is in very good condition. The height of the front of the grate is 58cm.

Cast by the Carron foundry in Scotland. Measures: Height 60-65 cm.

MASONIC OR ODD FELLOW FRATERNAL REGALIA HOURGLASS, FOUND IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, 1880-90: Wooden fraternal hourglass, found in the Pittsburgh area.

18th century cast iron hourglass hob grate Measures: Height (max) 72 cm, (front) 59 cm Weight 55kg.

The Spoon is modelled in the Hourglass pattern and is double struck, with the pattern on both the front and reverse of the stem.

18th century cast iron Georgian hourglass hob grate. Weight: 35 kg.

Fine quality antique Victorian silver collar decanter, having a fine quality antique Victorian silver collar decanter, with an hourglass shaped body and a silver hallmarked collar, w...

An antique German mantle clock offers mahogany case in hourglass form with foliate carved decoration, having glass door opening to interior with porcelain face, and raised on scroll ...

Crafted in London in 1806 by the silversmith Thomas Radcliffe, this remarkable table accessory retains its original silver spirit burner and hourglass timer. Once the eggs are placed...

38 SCATTERED STARS IN AN HOURGLASS FORMATION, COLORADO STATEHOOD, 1876-1889: 38 star American National parade flag, printed on coarse, glazed cotton.

This antique two-piece terracotta vessel is a remarkable example of early handcrafted pottery, featuring an hourglass-inspired form that exudes rustic charm and sculptural appeal.

44 Dancing or Tumbling Stars in an Hourglass Formation, Wyoming Statehood, 1890-1896: 44 star American parade flag printed on coarse, glazed cotton.

English 19th Century ottoman footstool. This was in to be upholstered but we decided against it when we noticed the original scraped paint underneath the old torn fabric. Lovely shap...

Hourglass made of brass and blown glass, measuring 15 minutes.

A magnificent, antique hourglass with a wooden stative and glass. It is in very good condition and a lovely antique.

44 TILTING STARS IN AN HOURGLASS FORMATION, WYOMING STATEHOOD, 1890-1896: 44 star American parade flag printed on coarse, glazed cotton.

44 DANCING OR TUMBLING STARS IN AN HOURGLASS FORMATION, WYOMING STATEHOOD, 1890-1896: 44 star American parade flag printed on coarse, glazed cotton.

Convent wall hourglass with three bulbs, made out of walnut wood with iron supports to hold the hourglasses.

These exceptional antique George III English sterling silver gravy spoons have been crafted in the King's shape, Hourglass pattern. The anterior and posterior surfaces of the hand...

Sand hourglass, brass container with circular base and tapered columns in the center and blown glass cruet.

The Serving Slice has a single struck Hourglass pattern handle, which is attached to the blade with a cast mythical dolphin moulding.

44 DANCING OR TUMBLING STARS IN AN HOURGLASS FORMATION, WYOMING STATEHOOD, 1890-1896 Measurements: Flag - 36.25" x 19.5" Frame - 46.75" x 30.25" 44 star American parade flag ...

Louis XV style carved parcel-gilt wood bench patinated in ivory color, France, 1930s-1940s. This bench or stool is raised on six cabriole shaped legs with carved floral knees and fol...

Colorful caned oval bench or footstool featuring a crimson red lacquered finish. The bench was made in the French Louis XVI taste with a honeycomb caned seat. The seat has a reeded a...

Stunning Italian Neoclassical style painted and gilt bench. This Italian 1920s Directoire style bench was taken down to the frame and professionally upholstered with cream striated c...

19th century French Regence style giltwood bench. Stunning 19th century French Regence style gilt wood bench, ottoman, stool or tabouret. Our beautiful antique French gilt wood bench...

Sublime 19th century Italian regency bench featuring three pairs of x-form curule legs ending with gilt lions paw feet. Crafted in the neoclassical taste with carved rosettes on the ...

An authentic 19th-century Irish George III mahogany peat bucket (plate bucket / turf bucket), crafted with coopered staves bound by solid brass bands. The bucket features a heavy-gau...

An exceptional French 19th century Garden Console Table. Wonderfully constructed with its original marble top and iron base in Branchage motif - Faux Bois. Outstanding patina. Per...

A 19th Century, antique Swedish Biedermeier writing agency, secretary table made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Mahogany with a writing flap, designed by Karl-Johan in goo...

"Untitled" 2019, 25" x 31" horizontal drawing on paper by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, the New York Times, House Beautiful, ...

An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that appears in the book, Philadelphia Empire Furniture by Boor. Features an elaborate seri...

Pair of late 19th Century French bleached cabinets. Below the pediment, two doors with Neo-Classical carved detailings opening to useful storage. Below, two further carved doors. Ble...

Important 17th Century Italian Cabinet (Bargueño) Exceptional Italian bargueño cabinet from the 17th century, finely crafted in fruitwoods with exquisite tortoiseshell and engraved ...

Elegant open bookcase from the second half of the 19th century from England called waterfall or cascade since the shelves become larger and larger. Which gives it a beautiful line. I...

Italian carved wood, gesso, painted, and silver gilt mirror with shell and scrolled floral decorative work. All original

Elegant Urn Shaped Georgian Revival Wine Cooler or Jardiniere with Original Brass Bucket Elegant vase shape with curved slats allowing the brass of the bucket to be seen and also ref...

English Regency ebonized settee with painted and gilt trim and pierced back with lattice design with square arms and tapered legs with an inset upholstered seat

Martyn Lawrence Bullard custom Lisbon bed. The Lisbon bed is inspired from an original 18th century piece. It's intricate details have been masterfully copied making this bed an el...