Irish Renaissance Early 17th Century Jesus Rex Slate Iron Steel Church Sundial !
Irish Renaissance Early 17th Century Jesus Rex Slate Iron Steel Church Sundial !
SOLD $980.00 Sold: Nov 2, 2021 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
The Italian scholar grammarianGian Giorgio Trissino (1478-1550) was the first to officially introduce the letter J into the western alphabet in 1524 and to to clearly differentiate it from the i letter in pronunciation, he also happened to be the first to officially introduce the u shaped letter which previously was written as a v. And thus the Catholic church being the first to spread these letters all over its dominion which includes Ireland where this Sundial is from.
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
The Italian scholar grammarianGian Giorgio Trissino (1478-1550) was the first to officially introduce the letter J into the western alphabet in 1524 and to to clearly differentiate it from the i letter in pronunciation, he also happened to be the first to officially introduce the u shaped letter which previously was written as a v. And thus the Catholic church being the first to spread these letters all over its dominion which includes Ireland where this Sundial is from.
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.