Hi Dennis,
Bad news, I'm afraid! This is almost certainly an early-20th-century
'decorative' dial of the type made by firms like Pearson Page Ltd and
advertised in their catalogues. The spelling, the use of a motto at all, the
arrangement of the hour numerals etc etc are all wrong for a 17th century
English dial.
The good news is that, with a suitable gnomon, it would give quite a reasonable
time-telling performance, at least in England if not in Scotland or (most of)
America. And it is decorative!
Regards,
John
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Dr J Davis
Flowton Dials http://www.flowton-dials.co.uk/
BSS Editor http://www.sundialsoc.org.uk/bulletin.php
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From: Dennis Cowan <dennis.co...@btinternet.com>
To: sundial@uni-koeln.de
Sent: Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 21:36
Subject: SCOTTISH SUNDIAL
I wonder if anyone on the list can help? I
received photos of this sundial from a lady in the USA. She aquired it
whilst she lived in Scotland some twenty odd years ago. I'm trying to
trace the possible origins for her. I am not sure if the date of 1684 is
genuine as it looks quite fresh, but a reproduction would surely use a
known motto and I have never heard of this one "Ye Shade Teecheth". The
compass is also unusual to me. Does anyone have any opinions?
Is it original or a reproduction.? Does
anyone recognise the motto or style of compass?
Many thanks
Dennis Cowan
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