An exceptionally rare and highly collectible antique silver-plated sand glass (hourglass) by the renowned French silversmith Christofle, stemming from the iconic ""Collection Gallia"" which debuted at the Paris Exposition Universelle at the turn of the twentieth century. The structural frame consists of two thick, circular, parallel bases with a smooth face finish. Both the top and bottom plates are punctuated by three decorative, studded round feet that extend past the rim. One of these silver-plated bases is struck with the official maker's hallmark for Christofle, France. Connecting the dual plates are three elegant, slender baluster-style columns featuring an Art Nouveau-influenced silhouette that tapers near the center into a distinct decorative bead motif. Enclosed securely within this metal frame is a hand-blown glass vessel composed of two symmetrical bulbous, conical bulb compartments joined by a narrow, clear glass waist. The vessel is filled with a distinctive, finely ground volume of vibrant pink, glittery glass sand, calibrated precisely to cycle entirely from the upper to lower chamber in exactly three minutes. The frame exhibits a handsome, aged patina characteristic of period silver plate.
Details
- Inventory Code
- 0220
- Category
- Clocks
- Material
- Silver
- Origin
- France
- Period
- Late Mid-Century Modern (circa 1970)
- Dimensions
- 8x15
- Condition
- Excellent cosmetic condition with minimal wear commensurate with age. Fully functional.
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