{"product_id":"original-french-colonial-period-marble-sundial-with-iron-gnomon-ca-1720s-1750s","title":"Original French Colonial Period Marble Sundial with Iron Gnomon - Ca. 1720s-1750s","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Measuring just 4\" X 3⅞\" X 3\/4\" thick, this is a gorgeous small French marble sundial, with the iron gnomon still intact. This is a very scarce piece, the first of its kind we have offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the earth rotates on its axis, the gnomon casts a shadow onto the marble which is incised with Roman Numerals. Directly under the tip of the angled gnomon is “XII”, indicating noon. The numbers to the left of XII run counterclockwise, starting with “VI”. On the opposite side, the numerals continue in a counterclockwise manner, terminating in a second “VI” (which would be PM if the sundial is orientated properly).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phrase \u003cstrong\u003eLou tems passo, passo lou ben\u003c\/strong\u003e is engraved into the face, which translate to \u003cstrong\u003eTime passes, spend it well.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a great colonial sundial, ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41927396196421,"sku":"ONJR24JGCW009","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24JGCW009__01.jpg?v=1726291969","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-french-colonial-period-marble-sundial-with-iron-gnomon-ca-1720s-1750s","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}