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Bronze Horizontal Sundial Made in England.

Item#: TTS851

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Bronze Horizontal Sundial Made in England. - click to enlarge.

Bronze Horizontal Sundial Made in England. This 8 inch diameter bronze dial is laid out with chapter ring and roman numerals from 4 (IIII) am to 8 (VIII) pm divided every 15 minutes. It is designed for North latitude of approximately 52°, and set with a wonderful pierced gnomon reminiscent of that on a dial by Henry Wynne. Engravings read ‘1688 A Silent Recorder’. Condition is very fine and the bronze has an ancient, stable mottled green patina.
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