Replica of a 10th Century Saxon Pocket Sundial, 1939-1950

Made:
1939-1950 (replica); 901-1000 CE (original) in England
maker:
Leslie Durbin

Copy, in silver and gold, of a 10th century Saxon pocket sundial, unsigned, 1939-1950. Original found in the Cloister Garth of Canterbury Cathedral in 1939, with gnomon and chain for suspension. The gnomon is inserted into the hole that corresponds to the appropriate month, then suspended by the chain.

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1950-10
Materials:
sterling silver and gold (9-carat)
Measurements:
overall: 150 mm x 30 mm x 40 mm,
type:
sundial and replica
credit:
Mr. Leslie Durbin.

Parts

Replica of a 10th Century Saxon Pocket Sundial, 1939-1950

Replica of a 10th Century Saxon Pocket Sundial, 1939-1950

Copy, in silver and gold, of a 10th century Saxon pocket sundial, unsigned, 1939-1950. Original found in the Cloister Garth of Canterbury Cathedral in 1939.

Measurements:
overall: 150 mm x 30 mm x 40 mm,
Materials:
gold (9-carat) and sterling silver
Object Number:
1950-10/1
type:
sundial and replica
Gnomon for the replica of a 10th Century Saxon Pocket Sundial, 1939-1950

Gnomon for the replica of a 10th Century Saxon Pocket Sundial, 1939-1950

A gnomon designed to be used with the copy of a 10th century Saxon pocket sundial, unsigned, 1939-1950. Original found in the Cloister Garth of Canterbury Cathedral in 1939. The gnomon is inserted into the hole that corresponds to the appropriate month, then suspended by the chain.

Materials:
gold (9-carat) and sterling silver
Object Number:
1950-10/2
type:
sundial and replica