**NO RESERVE** A Franklin Mint Bronze ‘Living Earth’ Hourglass. A sculptural bronze hourglass by Franklin Mint, featuring an intricate design of wildlife in motion. Encircling the central glass chamber is a dynamic array of finely cast animals, including a rhinoceros, bear, crocodile, and eagle, among others, each captured in naturalistic poses. The structure is supported by a wooden base, with twisting branches and vines weaving through the composition H: Approximately 38cm Provenance: From the collection of a British gentleman, formerly a history professor, assembled over several decades