Solid Brass Rose Sundial 8.5" Dia. (#2320)

A charming octagonal shaped sundial that features a beautifully detailed rose centerpiece. The good advice, “Take time to smell the roses” is inscribed in flowing script on the dial. A perfect gift for the gardening enthusiast.This 8.5” wide sundial (9.25” if measured diagonally) is made by Rome Industries using the ancient art of sand casting. To cast the dial, an impression of the sundial pattern is made into high quality sand designed specifically for brass casting. Molten brass is then poured into a hole in the sand that fills the mold. After cooling, the sand surrounding the sundial is removed and the finishing process begins. Made from solid brass using the ancient art of sand casting. The finish is a beautiful hand rubbed aged patina. Each piece is hand finished so variation in the patina finish is normal. The finish is hand buffed & polished which will make for slight variances in the antiquing and polishing from one sundial to another and are normal attributes of our arti