About this piece
back to topThis early 20th century sun dial attributed to Doulton dates back to circa 1900.
Presented in a Victorian/Edwardian style, the hexagonal base of the column is dressed with scrolling foliage. Deep vertical tooling marks run the length of the terracotta column before spilling outwards into more leaves and scrolls supporting the dial plate.
The hour lines are split into fifteen minute increments around the gnomon which has a gentle patina. The weathered appearance of the column gives a naturally aged look, ready to blend into its new surroundings as a highlight of a garden or patio.
Doulton & Co.
Doulton & Co. have been pioneers of the ceramic world for more than 200 years. Better known today as ‘Royal Doulton’, the company was established in 1815 by John Doulton, in Lambeth, London, in association with John Watts and known as Doulton & Watts.
In 1845, Doulton & Watts Lambeth Factory opened, focussing on the production of stoneware pipes. Later they progressed and opened factories in St. Helens in 1847 and Dudley in 1848.
The company became Doulton and Co. (Ltd.) about 1858 and remained so until the factory closed in 1956. Doulton managed to build a successful career producing sanitary products.
Additional Dimensions
Face of the sundial is 39 x 39 cm
Height from the base to the top of the gnomon is 126cm.
