For those who might be prepared for a 200kB+ download there is an example of the sort of dial erosion I was referring to on my web site. Set your Browser to
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Patrick_Powers/dialer~1.jpg This dial is dated 1691 and has incised lettering but raised hour lines! My theory has been that this is a consequence of the lines having been painted and that this prevented, to some extent at least, the stone being eroded there. I don't see any other selective erosion on this dial that might point to someother effect but I am not an expert in such matters. Not sure if this is is the same sort of thing that you saw Tony or whether anyone can offer another explanation... Comments please!! Patrick ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forwarding addresses: E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.dunelm.org.uk/homepages?patrick_powers Lat: N 51d. 49m. 09s: Long: W 00d. 21m. 53s -
