Antique Garden Sundial
Stock No
5/484
2020
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Item Description
A very attractively proportioned sundial for the garden. The main body is made from cast stone whilst the dial is made from bronze.
Sundials work by using the position of the sun to indicate the time of day, using the upright blade, the gnomon, to cast a shadow over the dial. The gnomon needs to point towards true north or true south depending on where you are in the northern or southern hemisphere.
When the gnomon’s shadow falls on these lines, it indicates the time. Each line typically represents one hour, and the space between lines can be used to estimate minutes. Sundials have been used for centuries and are among the oldest tools for measuring time, relying on the consistent movement of the sun across the sky to function.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Kent, Kent
Item Dimensions
H: 83cm W: 33cm D: 33cm
Period
20th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Kent, Kent
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)07710 001609
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