Decorative Antique English Slate Sundial on Stand c.1842

GBP 1,175.00

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Object Description

A decorative antique English slate sundial mounted on a bespoke steel stand, inscribed with the date 1847.

Once a functional garden timekeeping instrument almost two centuries ago, this antique sundial is now mounted to a custom-made stand as a piece of interesting English history for your home.

Observe the beautiful engraving up close with its inscribed numbers and the royal cypher of Queen Victoria in a crest to the top.

Dial: 17.5 x 17.5 cm (6.88 in)
Gnomon length: 11.5 cm (4.52 in)
Base: 18 x 18 cm (7.08 inches)

Object Condition

Good structural condition. Original gnomon has crack at the base.

Object Details

Dealer Opening Times

We are open weekly as follows:

Monday
8.00 - 16.00
Tuesday
8.00 - 16.00
Wednesday
8.00 - 16.00
Thursday
8.00 - 16.00
Friday
8.00 - 16:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Dealer Contact

Telephone
+44(0) 1981 541 155
Mobile
+44(0) 7786 916 288
Web
uk-heritage.co.uk
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Dealer Location

FROM THE M50 / ROSS-ON-WYE

At the end of the M50, take the A40 towards Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. Take the A49 Hereford Road (third roundabout after leaving the M50). Ignore the first two signposts for Wormelow, stay on the A49 for approximately nine miles and take the next left turn after passing the Pilgrim Hotel, signed A466 Wormelow. Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located halfway down the hill on the right-hand side. The site is called: Grove Farm / The Grove.

FROM A49 HEREFORD

Follow the A49 south from Hereford for approximately five miles. After the uphill section at the Callow, there is a layby on your right followed by one on your left. Take the next right turn onto the A466 signed Wormelow / Monmouth. Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located halfway down the hill on the right-hand side. The site is called: Grove Farm / The Grove.

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