Engraved with the signs of the Zodiac and the 12 Month
on the outer ring
Engraved with the Time and Carpe Diem on the inner ring
Made of copper with brass
HISTORY How did the Aquitaine sundial get its name? Almost 900 years ago, in 1152,
Eleanor of Aquitaine gave a sundial like this one to King Henry II of England ,
so that Henry would know when to return from the hunt for their love trysts.,
Henry had a copy of the dial made for Eleanor that was inlaid with,
diamonds and engraved with the words Carpe Diem or "Seize the Day."
The Aquitaine, astrology decor 1.25 inches/3.2 cm in diameter, is hand-crafted in copper with a brass finished inner ring. It comes with a 30 inch, black silk cord .
HOW IT WORKS On sunny days, watch this replica go to work by suspending the dial by its black satin cord.,
Through a tiny hole, a thin ray of sunshine shines through,
to illuminate a number on the inside of the dial showing the time of day.
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