A rare and unusual French limestone sundial

A rare and unusual French limestone sundial, 19th century, the limestone sphere pierced by a wrought iron gnomon, modelled as an arrow, and incised with the latitudinal lines for the Tropics and the Equator, on a tapered socle and square section stepped base, 113cm high, 60cm wide, 60cm deepBidders from the UK and outside of the European Union should be aware that additional import charges may applyCondition Report: No obvious restorations to the stone elements, the sphere and socle are made from carved limestone, the stepped square base this is fixed too is constructed from composition stone.There is weathering, lichen, and moss growth tooThe feather of the arrow is remade in wrought iron, this has the usual signs of oxidisation and weathering.Old and weathered Chip off the round base which does not severe better left untouchedPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer