While I have no knowledge of the dial maker's current location, I
have a little information that may be of interest.
Based on a photograph in an article May 10, 1987 Record newspaper in
New Jersey, USA, I purchased his "clown" sundial from the local
source who apparently only had one for sale. According to the
source, the maker is Andre Wallace from England.
The dial is unusual. It is 18" in diameter and made from a resin
stiffened with bronze dust. The clown breaks through a hoop held in
his hands; he ( I presume its a "he") holds an irish whistle in his
mouth that functions as the style. The hour marks on the periphery
are based on daylight savings time so that "1" replaces the "12".
It currently hangs on a wall in my home; I guess I don't feel that
it is secure outside!
Harold Brandmaier
Hello Harold,
Do you have pictures available of this novel sundial?
Best wishes,
Mac Oglesby
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