19TH CENTURY CAST BRONZE SUNDIAL

An antique cast bronze 30.5cm (12in) sundial with semi-circular hour ring (hand engraved and divided) with novel sayings around the perimeter in the Georgian and Victorian style; although spuriously dated to 1602, it was not uncommon for 19th century instrument makers/jewellers/retailers to commission castings of older, pleasing sundial designs for wealthy patrons and their household staff

Having cardinal points for alignment and light-hearted sayings on every side, the gnomen is set for 53 degrees and measures 7 inches long; there are also two cast dolphins with fanciful tails on either side of the curved and end raised housing