Lovely 19th C. Brass Pocket Sun Dial (Perfect Pendant) pottery dish which is stamped with a

which is stamped with a potter's mark on the underside of its front legs

I believe it is somewhat likely the photograph was taken by James Anderson

it is much better in person

Making it even better is the maker's use of the natural coloration of the stone (soapstone I believe)

After leaving North Carolina

Lovely 19th C. Brass Pocket Sun Dial (Perfect Pendant) pottery dish which is stamped with aTake your watch off, put your phone away, and take out your beautiful pocket sun dial instead. I LOVE this and am rather reluctant to part with it, especially as it seems to be the perfect thing to string on a chain and wear around one's neck, everyday from now until forever, working perfectly to tell the (approximate) time, provided the sun is out! The blade at center turns to lay flat as desired, but flips up to stand at 90 degrees in order to be