C-88-0012
English Bath Stone and Patinated Bronze Garden Sundial Pedestal
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DETAILS
An antique, Edwardian period, garden sundial pedestal of baluster form with stopped fluting on a round foot and square plinth. The round green patinated, bronze sundial plate is engraved with a compass star encircled by roman numerals and a removal gnomon. The outer ring is marked with the Latin motto: Festina Lente (Latin: Make Haste but Slowly). The pedestal base is crafted in two parts and should be secured together with mortar after final placement.
STYLE
Georgian style
PLACE OF ORIGIN
England | United Kingdom
PERIOD
Edward VII (1901-10) | Early 20th century
DATE
Circa 1905
DIMENSIONS
Width 14 Depth 14 Height 48 inches
Base: Width 14 Depth 14 Height 43.5 inches
