Francesca Romana Rocchini

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Elegant table sundial made of bronze (or patinated bronze alloy), characterized by a suggestive central sun face surrounded by Roman numerals. The arrow-shaped gnomon gives the object a strong decorative impact and recalls astronomical and scientific instruments of the era.

The natural patina of the metal, with pleasant green oxidation, enhances its antique charm. Ideal as a furniture element for studies, libraries, winter gardens, or collections dedicated to astronomy and scientific instruments.



Elegante meridiana da tavolo realizzata in bronzo (o lega bronzea patinata), caratterizzata da un suggestivo volto solare centrale circondato da numeri romani. Il gnomone a forma di freccia conferisce all’oggetto un forte impatto decorativo e richiama gli strumenti astronomici e scientifici d’epoca.

La patina naturale del metallo, con piacevoli ossidazioni verdi, ne esalta il fascino antiquariale. Ideale come elemento d’arredo per studi, biblioteche, giardini d’inverno o collezioni dedicate all’astronomia e agli strumenti scientifici.



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Figure - Bronze tabletop sundial with the Sun's face.

Italy - 1990-2000 - Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

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Bronze table sundial with a sun face, made in Italy, dimensions 20 × 30 × 18 cm, estimated period 1990–2000, condition in discrete state with probable small missing pieces.

Figure - Bronze tabletop sundial with the Sun's face.

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Bronze table sundial with a sun face, made in Italy, dimensions 20 × 30 × 18 cm, estimated period 1990–2000, condition in discrete state with probable small missing pieces.

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