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CIRCA 1900
细节
A COMPTON POTTERY TERRACOTTA SUNDIAL PEDESTAL
CIRCA 1900
Of square tapering form, with square chamfered plinth, the sides modelled with motif panels representing the elements, each inscribed below respectively 'FIRE, WATER, EARTH' and 'AIR', the plateau with inscription to the frieze 'I MARK THE HOUR AS THE SHADOWS COME AND GO', with a later associated bronze dial
46 in. (117 cm.) high, overall, the plinth - 30¼ in. (77 cm.) square
CIRCA 1900
Of square tapering form, with square chamfered plinth, the sides modelled with motif panels representing the elements, each inscribed below respectively 'FIRE, WATER, EARTH' and 'AIR', the plateau with inscription to the frieze 'I MARK THE HOUR AS THE SHADOWS COME AND GO', with a later associated bronze dial
46 in. (117 cm.) high, overall, the plinth - 30¼ in. (77 cm.) square