Hi Gordon,
According to Gloria Clifton's Directory of British
Scientific Instrument Makers, Thomas Grice was a member of the Guild of
Clockmakers, made free in 1675, and known to be making sundials in London in
1705 (the date on your dial). He had been apprenticed to Richard Ames in
1667.
However, I have a nagging recollection that Grice is one
of the names favoured by people making "replica" dials in the 19/20th centuries,
so you might like to check for signs of authenticity.
Do you have any more details on the dial - or a
picture?
Regards,
John
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Subject: Thomas Grice
I have a sun dial by
the above inscribed --- Seize the present moment the
evening hour is nigh. Dated 1705. Can anyone tell me more about this dial
?? Gordon Pettitt
