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A large antique Carrara marble sundial plate with a bronze gnomon, dating from the mid 19th century. This octagonal sundial plate is a beautiful, aged addition to an English country style garden, looking handsome placed atop a low wall or with an old, weathered pedestal. It features an original elegantly shaped scrolling gnomon to the…
Depth: 1cm0.39in
Width: 15cm5.91in
Height: 15cm5.91in
Weight: 7.5kg16.53lbs
Good structural condition. Couple of chips to the perimeter. There are several small surface cracks radiating out from a fixing. No visible breaks or repairs. No movement, stable and historic.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.
England
Circa 1880
Unknown
Carrara Marble, Marble
Late 19th Century
Georgian, Neoclassical
A large antique Carrara marble sundial plate with a bronze gnomon, dating from the mid 19th century.
This octagonal sundial plate is a beautiful, aged addition to an English country style garden, looking handsome placed atop a low wall or with an old, weathered pedestal.
It features an original elegantly shaped scrolling gnomon to the centre, with an engraved dial hand partially veiled by time.
| Weight | 7.5 kg |
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| Dimensions | 1 × 15 × 15 cm |
| Origin | England |
| Date of Manufacture | Circa 1880 |
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| Period | Late 19th Century |