A very rare c.1804 Japanese striking lantern clock or Yagura-Dokei. It is housed in a glazed black lacquer case decorated with floral scrolls in Aogai shell work and silver six-pedal flower …

J. Smurthwaite 1804. On a wooden sun-dial which until 1889 was on the Red House Farm, near Kirklington, Yorkshire, where the Smurthwaite family had lived as tenants for several …

A sundial is a horological device that tells the time of day (referred to as civil time in modern usage) when direct sunlight shines by the apparent position of the Sun in the sky. In the …

It has been seen on Bishop Middleham Church, dated 1741; on Aycliffe Church, co. Durham; at Wetherall, Cumberland, with No. 66; and also on the Sun-dial Inn at Stroud (see No. 1337). It …

A rare large format and complex sun dial by one of the most respected makers of the early Nineteenth Century. The history of the firm, Adie & Son began in 1776 with the celebrated …

The invention of the sundial revolutionized timekeeping in ancient civilizations by providing a simple and effective way to track the passage of time using the sun’s movement. It allowed …

Jan 6, 2025 · Crafting sun dials involves a meticulous blend of artistry and precision, drawing upon ancient techniques that have persisted through the ages. The act of creating a sun dial …

Sun-Dial Mottoes. The Book of Sun-dials By Mrs. AlfredGatty [Margaret Scott Gatty], 1809-1873, Enlarged and re-edited by H. K. F. Eden [Horatia Katharine Frances Gatty], 1846-1945, and …

A rare large format and complex sun dial by one of the most respected makers of the early Nineteenth Century. The history of the firm, Adie & Son began in 1776 with the celebrated …

The sun-dial, a seemingly simple device, holds a deep connection to the heavens and played a crucial role in early timekeeping. This ancient instrument, mentioned even in the Bible, uses …