Father Time's Hourglass - London, England, UK
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Father Time cradles an hourglass in this sculpture located inside the Museum of London.
Waymark Code: WMVB1D
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/26/2017
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This sculpture depicts Father Time...with wings, a scythe and an hourglass.
The placard accompanying the work informs us that the piece is from around 1750. It once formed the decorative feature of a bracket clock and was flanked by two hourglasses. It had been located at St. Giles' Church in Cripplegate.
The Museum does not charge an admission fee.
Father Time is probably based on the Greek God of time, Chronos.
What type of hourglass is it?: Hourglass
Is this hourglass accessible 24/7?: no
If the hourglass is not accessible 24/7, open hours for the location of the hourglass:
Museum is free and open daily 10 to 6.
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Visit Instructions:
You must provide proof of your visit, it can be in the form of an original photo that you have taken of the hourglass, or a description of the hourglass and of your visit. "Armchair" visits will be deleted.
If you can provide additional information about the hourglass, this will be welcome.