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Monticello Sundial
 | Finish: Verdigris Material: Cast Iron Dimensions: 10_ dia. Mounts on any VM stand. Incorporating the famous Jefferson quote, OThough but an old man, I am but a young gardener,O the 8-sided cast iron Monticello Sundial has several levels, and features hand-carved tobacco leaves as the center motif. |
Mount Vernon George Washington Sundial Stand
 | Finish: Verdigris Material: Aluminum Dimensions: 29 H Mounts on any VM stand. The exquisite detail of the George Washington Sundial has been faithfully reproduced from the original found at Mount Vernon, WashingtonOs stately home on the Potomac River. Washington is said to have been involved in the details of the design. |
Smithsonian Glynne Sundial
 | Finish: Verdigris Material: Brass Dimensions: 12_ dia. Mounts on any VM stand. Can be engraved. This sundial is manufactured under license with the Smithsonian Institution This sundial has the Latin inscription R. Glynne Fecit - roughly, Omade by R. GlynneO. The sundial is interesting in that it sets forth what is referred to as the equation of time. These are the modifications necessary on a day-to-day basis to correct for the earth's somewhat uneven course around the sun. You will note the middle band on this sundial shows the day in each month and a plus or minus adjustment in minutes to correct for these differences. |
Roman Sundial
 | Finish: Verdigris Material: Cast Iron Dimensions: 10_ dia. Mounts on any VM stand. The popularity of a sundial depends in part on its size and shape but often to a greater extent on the words that appear on the sundial. OGrow Old Along With Me The Best Is Yet To BeO makes this sundial a perfect anniversary gift. |