{"product_id":"antique-qing-dynasty-string-gnomon-sundial-1","title":"Antique Qing Dynasty String Gnomon Sundial","description":"\u003cp\u003e  A scarce example of an unusually big brass and enamel Qing Dynasty table sundial most likely made around 1800's  by a Chinese maker from Canton following western design for Dutch Est India Company. The sundial is well ornate with colorful glass stones and silver color hour dial. The wonderful  compass has a well ornate brass and stone bezel and a white enamel dial with red cardinal points. At the Nord side of the plate a well ornate string gnomon support, set for latitudes 30 and 35. \u003cbr\u003eThis nice setting has the leveling screws ending with 3 wonderful red color glass rocks, a nicely decorated brass bubble level, a hinged gnomon support and a nice enamel face compass. The dimension is big for this kind of instrument 6  1\/4 inches  x 4 1\/4 inches  x 1 1\/2 inches . The device has most of the parts present and has a nice patina. Noted that the gnomon string, the plumb bob and two of the screws are a latter addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent display item!!!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explorer Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597672431803,"sku":"N998","price":1260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1746\/2265\/files\/FullSizeRender_2bb09f0b-6b2d-4f18-8933-6bf38d556245.heic?v=1774419140","url":"https:\/\/www.explorerantiques.com\/fr\/products\/antique-qing-dynasty-string-gnomon-sundial-1","provider":"Explorer Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}