Sundial - Marble - Spain - 1800-1850
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Antique marble sundial from Manresa, dated 1817, hand engraved with Roman numerals and a central hole for the gnomon, a unique historic piece from Spain measuring 24.9 × 24.6 × 0.9 cm and weighing 2240 g in good used condition with signs of age.
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Old marble engraved sundial – Manresa, 1817
Old sundial made on a hand-carved and engraved marble slab, dated 1817, with the upper inscription “MANRESA 1817”.
The piece features hour marks in Roman numerals, engraved solar lines, and an elegant crowned heraldic motif at the top center. It also retains the original hole intended for the gnomon (the projecting shadow rod).
This is an interesting testament to time measurement before the widespread use of mechanical clocks, with notable historical, decorative, and collectible interest. Its provenance linked to Manresa and the engraved date increase its appeal as a piece of Catalan popular heritage.
Conservation status
Status in keeping with its age of more than 200 years. It shows wear, small edge losses, stains, surface erosion, and an old restoration or consolidation visible in the central part. These elements are part of the history and authenticity of the piece.
Material
* Marble / white carved limestone
Date
* 1817 (engraved on the piece)
Origin
* Manresa, Catalonia, Spain
Characteristics
* Handcrafted engraving.
* Roman numerals.
* Original date visible.
* Central hole for the gnomon.
* One-of-a-kind piece of historical character.
* More than two centuries old.
Dimensions
Height 24.9 cm
Width 24.6 cm
Depth 0.9 cm
Old marble engraved sundial – Manresa, 1817
Old sundial made on a hand-carved and engraved marble slab, dated 1817, with the upper inscription “MANRESA 1817”.
The piece features hour marks in Roman numerals, engraved solar lines, and an elegant crowned heraldic motif at the top center. It also retains the original hole intended for the gnomon (the projecting shadow rod).
This is an interesting testament to time measurement before the widespread use of mechanical clocks, with notable historical, decorative, and collectible interest. Its provenance linked to Manresa and the engraved date increase its appeal as a piece of Catalan popular heritage.
Conservation status
Status in keeping with its age of more than 200 years. It shows wear, small edge losses, stains, surface erosion, and an old restoration or consolidation visible in the central part. These elements are part of the history and authenticity of the piece.
Material
* Marble / white carved limestone
Date
* 1817 (engraved on the piece)
Origin
* Manresa, Catalonia, Spain
Characteristics
* Handcrafted engraving.
* Roman numerals.
* Original date visible.
* Central hole for the gnomon.
* One-of-a-kind piece of historical character.
* More than two centuries old.
Dimensions
Height 24.9 cm
Width 24.6 cm
Depth 0.9 cm
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
2240 g
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Spain
Material
Marble
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
24.9 cm
Width
24.6 cm
Depth
0.9 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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