{"product_id":"cannon-sundial","title":"Vintage Mid-Century Brass Noon Cannon Sundial with Magnifying Glass – 9.5\" Base","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Brass Noon Cannon Sundial with Magnifying Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Fascinating Blend of History, Science \u0026amp; Old-World Charm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover a remarkable piece of vintage craftsmanship with this mid-20th-century-style noon cannon sundial. Combining the elegance of an engraved Roman numeral sundial with the intrigue of a miniature brass cannon and adjustable magnifying glass, this distinctive instrument recalls an era when sunlight was used not only to tell time but also to announce the hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically known as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolar cannon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003enoon cannon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these ingenious devices used a magnifying lens to concentrate sunlight and ignite a small charge of gunpowder, marking midday with a dramatic report.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features a beautifully aged brass-toned cannon resting on a miniature wheeled carriage, an  adjustable magnifying glass supported by curved metal brackets, and a substantial cream-colored stone-like base engraved with Roman numerals and radiating hour lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe naturally developed patina lends authentic vintage character, making this a captivating conversation piece for collectors of scientific instruments, nautical-inspired antiques, and unusual historical curiosities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 9½ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unmarked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece displays attractive age-related patina, oxidation, and surface wear consistent with its vintage character. The magnifying glass has a visible chip, as shown in the photographs. The base shows some discoloration and natural wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original aged finish has been preserved, adding to the charm and character of this unusual collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003efiring capability has not been tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind vintage find — only one available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elm Brook Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67858643648699,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/8618\/5147\/files\/IMG_8581.jpg?v=1792785165","url":"https:\/\/terra-americana.com\/products\/cannon-sundial","provider":"Terra Americana","version":"1.0","type":"link"}