HOURGLASS - The Embden Collection 17th century. Bone, turned and carved. Hand-blown glass with a knot made of velvet and corded metal thread in the center. Round bases carved with floral rosettes are connected by four turned baluster columns. Ø 11.7 cm, H 20.2 cm. Cracks. Various small chips. Signs of use. Provenance: The Arlette and Antony Embden Collection, France. * The full tax is charged on this item marked *, i.e. VAT is charged on the sum will be refunded to Purchasers providing a validly stamped export declaration.