Sundial
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
Unknown
Materials
Limestone, Bronze & Mortar.
Measurements
1170 x 305 mm; 460 mm (Width)
Order this imageCollection
Gunby Hall Estate, Lincolnshire
NT 638369
Summary
A bronze sundial by F. Watkins of London raised on a limestone baluster pedestal on a stepped base, carved with lotus leaves around the swelling of the baluster. The circular top section made up with mortar repairs. The dial with central sunburst beneath the gnomen and dials for the months, the zones and the hours (also a WATCH FASTER/ WATCH SLOWER dial).
Provenance
1990, purchased from J Montgomery-Massingberd.
Marks and inscriptions
’Carpe Diem’ (added later)