Sundial
Date1740-1780
Possibly by
Miller Family
MediumPewter
DimensionsOH: 1 1/2"; Diam: 3 1/16"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1950-911
DescriptionSundial, circular plate, with circle of quarter-hours surrounding hour circle with Roman numerals, and N M (formerly considered to be a Noon Mark). Plain triangular gnomon.InscribedNone
Markings"NM" cast in relief on face of dial in front of angled end of gnomon.
ProvenanceVendor: Dr. Percy E. Raymond, Lexington, Massachusetts.
ca. 1770
1762 (dated)
ca. 1760
ca. 1760
ca. 1775 (movement); 1805-1815 (case)
1785-1821
1740-1770
ca. 1765 case; ca. 1740 movement
1735-1755
ca. 1810
1805-1815
1730-1743