Armillary Sundial - Solid Brass Verdigris
Item: sundial-1336Time band features roman numerals, star accents, beautifully curving lines and a timeless appeal. An heirloom to bring beauty to your garden for generations.
Designed primarily as garden art, however with a few adjustments you can make the sundial more accurate.
Polished brass finish will reflect the sunlight while the distressed finish gives the appearance that this sundial has been a fixture in the garden for years.
Naturally non-rusting, brass requires no upkeep. Simply let it age gracefully in the garden where it will, overtime, develop a lovely patina finish.
Mounts to optional Pedestal Bases:B18,B19,B26 (Shown Below)
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Description
Time band features roman numerals, star accents and beautifully curving lines and a timeless appeal
Looks best on Rome Pedestal B19. Assembly instructions & tips.
Rome armillary sundials are sold primarily as garden art, however with a few tweaks and adjustments you can make the sundial more accurate. Of key importance is to have the sundial (the arrow of the dial) facing celestial north (not magnetic north.) The easiest way to do this is to take the sundial outside at noon and turn it until the shadow of the arrow rod falls on the XII mark. If the shadow is left or right of the XII then you do not have it due north. It is preferable if you set this up as close to the solstice/equinox as possible.
You also want the angle of the arrow to be positioned to match your latitude. For instance, if you live at 40 degrees latitude, then the arrow should be pointed up at a 40 degree angle (measured from an imaginary perpendicular line at the base of the arrow.) Adjustments to the arrow angle are made by loosening and tightening the tension bolt on the sundial base.
Specifications
- 18" Overall Height
- 18" Time Band; 23" Arrow
- Ship Wt: 13.00 pounds
- Sold Brass - Distressed Finish
- 6.5" Base