A late 19th Century French noon cannon dial, signed DARRENY LONDRES A PARIS 969, many components with stamped fondeur mark of a cockerel and initials H.Dthe cannon moulded and modelled with fluted decoration, the two latitude arcs supporting the burning glass, the oxidised copper base plate mounted with a compass, universal bubble level, uninscribed cresent dial and acorn centre securing bolt, the circular base with three adjustable screws and urn-shaped decoration