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Round marble base with carved hour scale. Brass gnomon for latitude 47° 41' on base. Burning lens supported by two brass brackets. Labeled with Roman numerals. Inscription: "LOINGR CHEVALLIER OPTICIEN DU ROI PLACE DU PONT NEUF 15. A PARIS." on base.
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