23rd Jul, 2024 10:00
Fine Art & Antiques Including The Principal Contents Of Dunkirk Manor
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The ‘Hampton Court’ sundial
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The 'Hampton Court' sundial, the dial signed John Francis, Kew, the circular top on a support of three lead cherubs and a circular stone plinth, 68cm diameter
Provenance:Provenance:- Dunkirk Manor and Purchased from Sir George Godfrey-Faussett by the second Earl St Aldwyn in 1967. The former was the son of Sir Bryan Godfrey Godfrey-Faussett GCVO CMG (1863-1945) who was equerry to George V, Edward VII and George VI. His widow was given a grace and favour apartment at Hampton Court and reputedly several items acquired for Williamstrip Park by the second Earl were originally at Hampton Court
Sold for £950
Viewing and collection by appointment for this lot
The 'Hampton Court' sundial, the dial signed John Francis, Kew, the circular top on a support of three lead cherubs and a circular stone plinth, 68cm diameter
Provenance:- Dunkirk Manor and Purchased from Sir George Godfrey-Faussett by the second Earl St Aldwyn in 1967. The former was the son of Sir Bryan Godfrey Godfrey-Faussett GCVO CMG (1863-1945) who was equerry to George V, Edward VII and George VI. His widow was given a grace and favour apartment at Hampton Court and reputedly several items acquired for Williamstrip Park by the second Earl were originally at Hampton Court
The dial looks to be somewhat weathered with a verdigris type surface. The dial sits on a circular reconstituted stone pad which has a section of the border loose and several cracks elsewhere to the border. The pad is supported on a central iron pole which is quite rusty. The three cherubs all have some issues, cracks to wings, feet and so on. In need of careful restoration.
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Auction: Fine Art & Antiques Including The Principal Contents Of Dunkirk Manor, 23rd Jul, 2024
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