Universal ring sundial by William Collier, British, London, 18th century
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
18th century
Universal ring sundial made by William Collier (British, active London, 1712–30), dated 18th century, from British, London. The museum records its materials as: Brass. Recorded dimensions: Diameter: 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this object as 03.21.50; details are those of this museum object, and how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 3
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Medium
- Brass
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm)
- Materials museum
- Brass
- Dimensions museum
- Diameter: 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm)
Identification
- Culture
- British, London
- Date recorded
- 18th century
- Maker recorded
- William Collier (British, active London, 1712–30)
- Museum department
- European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
- Museum object name
- Universal ring sundial
- Holding institution
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Museum object number
- 03.21.50
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum object; confirm the wider type, maker attribution and specifications against horological references.