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This dial (SRN 5887) was designed to echo those in the Middle Temple (SRN 1294 and 1295). The numerals, hour lines and gnomons are almost identical (allowing for different orientation). It stood originally at the western end of Old Buildings, and was renewed in 1794 when William Pitt the younger was treasurer. It is now installed on the garden front of Stone Buildings, between the windows of Pitt's own chambers. Clearly no expense was spared in the mounting of the dial, with the gilded and painted coat of arms in the broken pediment, and further gilded swags down each side, making an impressive whole. Pitt's initials and the date are clearly marked, but the 'T' at the top is a puzzle, at least to me. I have seen it suggested that the initials on the dials at the Inns of Court are by tradition those of the most recent restorers, and therefore change over time. Is it possible that the 'T' arises from the last restorer being TWP, whose initials partly coincided with those of William Pitt? Maybe some member can enlighten me. The motto at the foot translates as 'Ye know not the hour in which he returns'.
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