SCOTTISH REGENCY BRONZE SUNDIAL
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1805
the 15 inch sundial plate engraved with central compass rose, calendrical equation of time, hours marked with Roman numerals and divided by markers, pierced scrolling gnomon, engraved 'Woodhouselee, N.
Latitude 55.558, Alexander Fraser Tytler, delivered 1805', engraving rubbed throughout 38cm diameter, 22cm high Although the engraving of this piece is rubbed it bares a strong resemblance to several examples of both Adie and Miller Regency bronze sundials sold in these rooms.Alexander Fraser Tytler, Lord Woodhouselee, (Scottish 1747-1813) was a Scottish advocate, judge, writer, and historian who was a Professor of Universal History and of Greek and Roman Antiquities at the University of Edinburgh
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material (listing wording)
- BRONZE
- Dimensions or weight (listing wording)
- 38cm diameter
Identification
- Source note
- Auction-house description published on Invaluable. Attribution and measurements describe the photographed example; independent type authentication remains research required.
- Listing object ID
- 202227817
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
- Independent confirmation of type attribution and auction-house statements remains research required.