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Large Antique Bronze Astronomical Sundial Top
Here we have for sale a rare & large antique bronze astronomical sundial top, signed by what we can decipher as “G Horrocks”.
Measurements are as follows
Diameter of the sundial = 35.56 cm
Thickness of dial plate = 6mm
Weight of the dial = 5.9kg
Width of top edge of gnomon = 7mm
Width of the noon gap = 7mm
We believe the Lat / Longitude to be 53, 45, 51.
We believe the date to be MDCCCXLII (1842).
The words starting "BEFORE", which circumnavigate the dial in the first inner ring, we believe to read "BEFORE CLOCK AFTER SUN" "AFTER CLOCK BEFORE SUN".
The words beneath XI & XII we believe to read
MONTHS
DAY OF MON
MINUTES
SECONDS
365 DAYS
Condition Fantastic original patina, the gnomon appears to have some slight damage & has been lightly painted.
SellerLytham Antiques & Reclamation
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Lytham Hall
Ballam Road
Lytham
Lancashire
FY8 4JX
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Measurements are as follows
Diameter of the sundial = 35.56 cm
Thickness of dial plate = 6mm
Weight of the dial = 5.9kg
Width of top edge of gnomon = 7mm
Width of the noon gap = 7mm
We believe the Lat / Longitude to be 53, 45, 51.
We believe the date to be MDCCCXLII (1842).
The words starting "BEFORE", which circumnavigate the dial in the first inner ring, we believe to read "BEFORE CLOCK AFTER SUN" "AFTER CLOCK BEFORE SUN".
The words beneath XI & XII we believe to read
MONTHS
DAY OF MON
MINUTES
SECONDS
365 DAYS
Condition Fantastic original patina, the gnomon appears to have some slight damage & has been lightly painted.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 28/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Please visit our website or please call / message us.
Category Garden Antiques
Period 19th Century Antiques
Material Bronze
Origin English
Item code as1086a059 / LargeBronzeSundial
Status Sold
£2250.00
$2853.45
€2704.28
$
€
Conversion rates as of 28/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Please visit our website or please call / message us.
View all stock from
Lytham Antiques & Reclamation
Ballam Road
Lytham
Lancashire
FY8 4JX
Tel : 07980242312
Non UK callers : +44 7980242312
Get directions to Lytham Antiques & Reclamation
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