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19th Century Sundial Formerly an Unusual Victorian Chimney
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19th Century Sundial Formerly an Unusual Victorian Chimney

19th century
Description

Delivery always available.

This is a good 19th Century sundial, originally developed from an unusual Victorian chimney. Good condition with great colour and patina. Exceptionally sturdy and ready to form a focal point in any stylish garden or patio.

Please ask for a quote for delivery.

Dimensions:

Height: 75cm (29.5") Diameter of top: 37cm (14.6") Base: 37cm (14.6")square

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Malcolm Eglin Antiques has dated this Victorian Terracotta Chimney Sundial to the Victorian era.

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SA1203652
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024821
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Description
Delivery always available.

This is a good 19th Century sundial, originally developed from an unusual Victorian chimney. Good condition with great colour and patina. Exceptionally sturdy and ready to form a focal point in any stylish garden or patio.

Please ask for a quote for delivery.

Dimensions:

Height: 75cm (29.5") Diameter of top: 37cm (14.6") Base: 37cm (14.6")square

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Malcolm Eglin Antiques has dated this Victorian Terracotta Chimney Sundial to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203652
Dealers Internal Ref
024821
Malcolm Eglin Antiques
Malcolm Eglin Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2009

Personal delivery service provided by this specialist dealer in fine and unusual decorative home furnishings

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A nineteenth-century Victorian terracotta chimney pot repurposed as a garden sundial with a circular lead dial and gnomon.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Victorian terracotta chimney pot repurposed as a garden sundial with a circular lead dial and gnomon.

19th Century Sundial Formerly an Unusual Victorian Chimney

Archive II A nineteenth-century Victorian terracotta chimney pot repurposed as a garden sundial with a circular lead dial and gnomon. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century Victorian terracotta chimney pot repurposed as a garden sundial with a circular lead dial and gnomon. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century Victorian terracotta chimney pot repurposed as a garden sundial with a circular lead dial and gnomon. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century Victorian terracotta chimney pot repurposed as a garden sundial with a circular lead dial and gnomon. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century Victorian terracotta chimney pot repurposed as a garden sundial with a circular lead dial and gnomon. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century Victorian terracotta chimney pot repurposed as a garden sundial with a circular lead dial and gnomon. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century Victorian terracotta chimney pot repurposed as a garden sundial with a circular lead dial and gnomon. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century Victorian terracotta chimney pot repurposed as a garden sundial with a circular lead dial and gnomon. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century Victorian terracotta chimney pot repurposed as a garden sundial with a circular lead dial and gnomon. View X
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Malcolm Eglin Antiques
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A nineteenth-century Victorian terracotta chimney pot repurposed as a garden sundial with a circular lead dial and gnomon.
19th Century Sundial formerly an unusual Victorian Chimney
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A nineteenth-century Victorian terracotta chimney pot repurposed as a garden sundial with a circular lead dial and gnomon.
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During the nineteenth century, terracotta chimney pots were produced in various decorative forms. As architectural styles changed and heating systems evolved, salvaged terracotta elements were frequently adapted into garden features, serving as pedestals, planters, or sundial bases.

Antique garden sundials generally combine a heavy base made from fired terracotta, carved sandstone, or granite with a weather-resistant metallic plate crafted from lead, brass, or bronze containing an angled gnomon.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces exhibit natural weathering, including lichen growth, organic staining, and mineral deposits accumulated over decades outdoors. They also feature heavy fired terracotta construction and hand-engraved dial details.

Position the item as a central focal point on a stone terrace, alongside a gravel pathway, or within a formal parterre surrounded by low hedging to create year-round architectural structure.

Ensure adequate drainage beneath the square base to prevent water collection and frost spalling in freezing temperatures. Clean surfaces gently using clear water and soft bristle brushes, avoiding chemical cleansers and high-pressure washers.
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