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Horizontal Sundial
Image Not Available for Horizontal Sundial

Horizontal Sundial

Date1725
Object NameSundial
Mediumnon-ferrous metal
ClassificationsScience And Technology
Dimensions9.1 × 18.2 × 18.2cm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS028973
About MeOctagonal form horizontal sundial with solid gnomon, roman numerals and inscribed:

"Fugit irreparable Tempus
Dignoscitur Eventu
Hugh Ross
of
Tilliesnaught
1725
IW AD Fecit"

The underside of the plate is inscribed with concentric circles.