Terracotta Sundial, C.1850
Stock No
VAG682
2017
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Item Description
A fine 19th century terracotta garden sundial attributable to Mark Henry Blanchard of column form, the shaft decorated with sinuous scrolling fruiting ivy vines, above a bold acanthus and palmette lower border, on foliate sole and shallow square plinth base, the bronze sundial, with scrolled pierced gnomon and engraved dial plate.
Blanchard was one of Britain's leading manufacturers of terracotta during the 19th century. Following an apprenticeship at the Eleanor Coade factory, Mark Henry Blanchard established his own business in Blackfriar's Road, Lambeth in circa 1840.
* Height is measured to top of pedestal.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
West Sussex, Sussex
Item Dimensions
H: 115cm W: 44cm D: 44cm
Period
19th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
West Sussex, Sussex
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7425 365899
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