Solid Brass Verdi Father Time Sundial 11.5" Dia. (#2345)

A classic turn of the century sundial with Browning's poem, "Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be." This saying was famously put to music by John Lennon and is a popular sentiment for weddings and anniversaries. This 11.5” 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 d