AN HOURGLASS SKELETON, mid-20th century, a superb finely carved bone, ivory and wooden figure of a standing skeleton holding an hourglass, possibly German or Portuguese, mounted on a carved wooden base, 27.5cm high This work is similar to the 16th century Felix Platter ‘Skeleton Holding an Hourglass’ print, c.1593 and symbolises the passage of time and death. Condition report: No damage detected.