Artist/Maker Christopher Colles (1739 - 1816)

Sundial

ca. 1800

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Copper

Overall: 1 x 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 22.2 x 22.2 cm )

X.115

This sundial was marked by Christopher Colles, a native of Ireland who emigrated to America in 1771 and was a skilled engineer and inventor.

DescriptionOctagonal copper sundial with numerous engraved inscriptions, including: "Noli confidere noctrem," "Equation/Table for/Regulating Clocks" and time markings; also inscribed in center: "Chr Colles/42 Pearl Strt." Eight circular piercings around exterior and rectangular piercing in upper center. Gnomon missing.

ClassificationsSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY