From Bathgate Church, West Lothian
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Church sand glass used for timing sermons
This church sand glass is from Bathgate Church in West Lothian. The wrought iron stand is from St. Cuthbert's Church in Edinburgh and dates from the late 17th century.
Church sand-glass, from Bathgate Church
The preaching of God's word was central to Presbyterian worship. During the course of a Sunday the minister might preach three separate sermons, at great length and without notes, timing himself with an hour glass.
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000-100-000-404-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.KJ 40 |
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18th - 19th century Late 17th century Sand glass: Between 17th and 19th century; Stand: Late 17th century
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Wrought iron
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180 mm H x 88 mm Dia 435 mm H x 220 mm W
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Sand glass, church Stand, sand glass
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Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification) Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
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Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, St Cuthbert's Church Scotland, West Lothian, Bathgate Church
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Wrought iron stand for the hour glass from St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh, late 17th century
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