A FINE LARGE 17 TH CENTURY FRENCH SLATE OCTAGONAL SUNDIAL
£1,550
A FINE LARGE 17 TH CENTURY FRENCH SLATE OCTAGONAL SUNDIAL
Dimensions
39x39x4 cm
Circa
1680
Country of manufacture
France
Description
With wrought iron gnomon and profusely engraved with latin letters.Size:39×39 cm.With latter hanging system.
The dial is set with a wrought-iron gnomon which casts its shadow on the plate to indicate time. Beneath the gnomon the plate is centered by a compass rose .17 th century
