WALL SUNDIAL in LEAD
1800s
English Sold
£355
Dimensions
H 36cm (14,5") W 26.5 cm (10.5")
Description
A vertical wall sun dial in lead. The Sun's rays splay to mark the progress of the gnomon's shadow across full and half hours through the day, while Roman numerals mark each hour.
Above the dial a winged cupid cherub hovers, bow ready to unleash arrows, amongst decorative acanthus leaf scrolls. A lovely, rare and practical thing.
England, 1800s.
Stock No. 1979
