Solid Brass Sunrise ~ Sunset Sundial 8.5" Dia. (#2370)

Inspired by "Fiddler on the Roof," this sundial is the perfect gift to mark a wedding or anniversary. The motto reads, “Sunrise ~ Sunset”. OUT OF STOCK This 8.5” diameter sundial 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. The sundial is given a two-tone antique finish that has a nice contrast between the verdigris of the flat and recessed parts of the dial with the polished letters and raised features. The finish is hand buffed and polished which will make for slight variances in the antiquing and polishing from one sundial to another and are normal attributes of our artisan crafted sundials. This brass dial will requires no care to further develop a rich natural verdigris