Re: Statue and sundial

[MMB]

 
A non-member of the List has asked me to forward this question:
 
"I have a picture of an 18th century print of a plaster and lathe arch 
which was constructed to celebrate an election victory on Worcester 
[UK], replete with symbolism and classical references.  On one side of 
the pediment is a statue of a female figure leaning against a pedestal 
with a sundial on top.  The statue is paired with one of Liberty 
(blindfolded and with scales of justice) on the other side.  I wonder 
if the sundial statue might be of Clio.  Do any of your sundial 
collegues know of similar classical statues with sundials, who the 
figure might be, or what is symbolised?"


Have a look at this site:

It shows Clio with a clock face so the connection is there between 
History and a symbol of time.



Maria Brandl
Australia

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Statue and sundial

[JOHN DAVIS]

Dear Dialling Colleagues,
 
A non-member of the List has asked me to forward this question:
 
"I have a picture of an 18th century print of a plaster and lathe arch which was constructed to celebrate an election victory on Worcester [UK], replete with symbolism and classical references.  On one side of the pediment is a statue of a female figure leaning against a pedestal with a sundial on top.  The statue is paired with one of Liberty (blindfolded and with scales of justice) on the other side.  I wonder if the sundial statue might be of Clio.  Do any of your sundial collegues know of similar classical statues with sundials, who the figure might be, or what is symbolised?"
 
I have a small (9kbyte) jpg of the print which I can forward to those interested (though the sundial is only just visible.
 
Regards,
 
John
Dr J DavisFlowton Dials