October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
This hourglass is from Irdell County, North Carolina. Family history indicated that it was used to time the loading of a rifle. The top is decorated with a German style painted folk art pinwheel using yellows, reds, whites, and blacks. Complete with hand-written tag signed by William Ivey and dated 2013. Measures 4-3/4" in height, the top and bottom with a 2-7/8" diameter. Four turned posts painted red, black and white surround the hand-blown glass section filled with black sand. Two strands of period wool string reinforce the construction. CONDITION: Very good and "as found" with dark patina and crazed surfaces. A very attractive folk art hourglass. PROVENANCE: William W. Ivey Collection, author of "North Carolina Schools of Longrifles: 1765 - 1865".