Lot Essay
A similar sundial exists in the garden of Ham House, Richmond. See G. Jekyll, Garden Ornament, Woodbridge, 1982, p. 263
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AN OCTAGONAL WHITE MARBLE SUNDIAL PEDESTAL, of baluster form, with gadrooning to the lower section, on spreading, stepped octagonal base (weathered; chipped; the sundial lacking), possibly 18th century
16¼in. (41.3cm.) diam.; 44in. (111.8cm.) high
16¼in. (41.3cm.) diam.; 44in. (111.8cm.) high