Butterfield Sundial

Cleveland Museum of Art

Butterfield Sundial by Artist Unknown. An octagonal-shaped silver sundial with engravings on a dark background. The sundial features a round clock face with Roman numerals and engraved lines radiating from the center. Two blue clock hands point to the numbers on the clock face. A small golden knob in the middle holds the clock hands in place. The sundial's surface is engraved with lines, Roman numerals, and arrows pointing in various directions. The engravings on the sundial's surface are symmetrical and cover the entire surface. The sundial has a metallic sheen with visible signs of aging. The background behind the sundial transitions from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The sundial appears to be standing upright on a flat surface. The overall appearance suggests an antique time-keeping device.