A Biographical Dictionary of Sculptors in Britain, 1660-1851
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Surname
Berry
Alternative Surname
First Name
John, of Barnstaple
Initial of Surname
B
Year of Birth/Baptism
Flourished
1753-90
Year of Death
Biographical Details
He carved a number of sundials for churches in Devon. One of the most elaborate, which shows the time in the principal capitals of Europe and other locations including Cairo and Babylon, is above the south door at St Peter, Tawstock (2). Berry was later assisted by his son Thomas.
Literary References: Gunnis 1968, 51
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