Antique Sun Dial
Antique Engraving of Constructing Sun Dials, 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of Ferguson's method of constructing sun dials. This print originates from 'The
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Antique 18th Century Prints
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Paper
Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilded Bronze Sun King Pendulum
Located in New Orleans, LA
pendulum is in a radiant sun -shaped, accompanied by a mask, “The Sun King”.
Above the dial, sits a lovely
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Cylinder Sundial Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
periphery. The dial is held with the gnomon facing the sun so that the shadow falls vertically. Latitude
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
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Wood, Paper
French Antique Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Japonisme Style Garniture Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine antique 19th century French gilt bronze and hand painted porcelain 3-piece clock set in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks
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Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Sevin and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Louis-Constant Sevin
Located in London, GB
Sevin, Barbedienne has crafted a magnificent clock, consisting of a central circular dial that is set
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Egyptian Revival Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
case, there is a circular dial with gilt Roman Numerals and the manufacturer’s name, ‘MELQUIOND PARIS
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Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Napoleon III Parisian Giltwood Barometer, "Bodeur a Paris", Circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
“Apolline decoration”, with a mascaron of the God of Sun himself, set on top of a sunburst. There is a tied
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Antique 1830s French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments
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Wood, Giltwood, Glass
H 45.5 in W 19.75 in D 5 in
Antique Marble, Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Gervais
By Ferdinand Gervais
Located in London, GB
a flower finial. At its centre, there is a circular white enamel dial, which features Arabic Numbers
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Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
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Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Impressive Antique Austrian Champlevé Enamel, Silver-Gilt and Lapis Lazuli Clock
Located in London, GB
. The hour clock dial is cast in the form of a sun, while the minute hand is represented as the moon
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Bronze, Enamel
H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 35.83 in
Antique French Orientalist Arab 8 Day Gilt Bronze Statue Clock Garniture, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
white enamel clock dial having black Arabic numerals, the center of the dial with a bas relief of palm
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Antique 1880s French Islamic Mantel Clocks
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Enamel, Bronze, Silver, Gold
H 20 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
18th Century Antique Mahogany and Brass Bracket Clock by John Turner of London
By John Turner, London
Located in Devon, GB
A George III period antique brass-mounted mahogany bracket clock by the London maker John Turner
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Mantel Clocks
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Brass
H 18.5 in W 11.5 in D 7.75 in
Vintage Swedish Atlas Armillary Sundial Attributed to Sune Roth
By Sune Rooth
Located in Bochum, NRW
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Antique garden ornament from Sweden, known as a Sun Clock or Armillary Sun dial, with a cast metal figure
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Sundials
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Copper, Wrought Iron
French Grandfather Tall Case Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
within the story it is telling. This elegant, antique long case clock was created in France where they
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Antique Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
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Gold Leaf
Month-Going Regulator Clock by Deshays à Paris
Located in New Orleans, LA
à Paris, the timepiece displays sleek silvered steel dials that indicate the time, date, month
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Materials
Steel
Germany Pforzheim 1918 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Geometric Clock .935 Sterling
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
enamels.
Dial: The dial is round, made of white porcelain with gilded dotted batons, analog with black
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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 4.25 in W 2.93 in D 1.65 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantle Clock Garniture Set
By Samuel Marti, Raingo Frères
Located in Forney, TX
mantle clock and garniture set, possibly attributed to Raingo Freres.
The fine quality antique
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
French Directoire Pendule, Black Marble, Firegilded Bronze, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Antique portal clock
France
marble, bronze, enamel
Directoire around 1800
Dimensions: H x W
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Mantel Clocks
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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
H 18.12 in W 11.03 in D 5.52 in
Rare Vintage Hermes Blue and Gold Silk Astronomy Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion P
By Hermès
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
gold, yellow ochre and brown, sun dial, astrology, zodiac, star signs.
Tags: Neo-classical, Classical
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Silk
H 17 in W 16.5 in D 8 in
Original Pastel Drawing "Le Pont de Passes Grilles" by George Wharton Edwards
By George Edwards
Located in San Diego, CA
; Austin Dobson's Sun Dial and Old English Ballads and travel books on London (1921); Paris (1924); Rome
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Crayon
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19th Century French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Superb 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt- bronze mahogany, kingwood and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marquetry and magnificent quality gilt bronze moun...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Ormolu
Pair of Large Ormolu Mounted Pedestals After François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of ormolu mounted marquetry pedestals. After a model by Francois Linke.
Each with a marble top above bombé sides inlaid with loose floral bouquets, the angles mounted with li...
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20th Century European Louis XV Pedestals and Columns
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Ormolu
Continental Wood Pocket Sundial and Compass 1780ca
Located in Firenze, IT
A carved Continental wood pocket sundial and compass, with precision carved numbers and a small stringline, 1.5 cm high, 6.5 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep
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Antique 1780s German Neoclassical Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Clock with Sèvres Porcelain
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A fine quality Louis XVI style bronze ormolu mantel clock. The case is made of gilt brass and bronze ormolu casted ornaments, Roman numerals in white enameled cartouches. On top of t...
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
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Bronze, Ormolu
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H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in
Midcentury Bronze Astrological Armillary Lamp by Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive mid-century modern bronze brass table lamp featuring a large astrological zodiac armillary sundial sphere. The lamp was produced by Frederick Cooper Chicago, Illinois. The...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Large Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain "Day & Night" Figures of Putti
By Meissen Porcelain, Heinrich Schwabe 1
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Large Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain "Day & Night" Figures of Putti. Each is beautifully hand-carved and hand-painted by the finest Meissen artists. They are ...
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Antique 1870s German Rococo Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish Armillary Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This figural armillary of Atlas, constructed of metal with a copper numeric banding, hails from Sweden. Original matte black finish and mounted on a well-proportioned custom wooden p...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sundials
Materials
Metal
French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Lyre Clock
By Lamy
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A high quality Restauration period mahogany and gilt bronze lyre mantel (fireplace) clock in the shape of a lyre. The mahogany case is highly decorated in gilded bronze; the lyre sit...
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Antique Early 18th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks
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Bronze
Vintage Cast & Carved Stone Spanish Garden Sundial
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous large Unusual form cast & carved stone Spanish Garden sundial. Cast and imprinted with its makers name & date (1938), this will enhance all gardens that it graces. Roman num...
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Vintage 1970s American Greco Roman Sundials
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Cast Stone, Iron
Exceptional French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock and Candelabra Set
By Japy Frères
Located in London, GB
A Garniture de Cheminee by Japy Freres et Cie
Constructed in two color gold ormolu, comprising a richly decorated mantle clock and two candelabra in the late Louis XVI manner; the b...
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
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Ormolu
19th C. French 3 Piece Giltwood Salon Suite, Settee, Pair Armchairs, Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Upholstered in fine Aubusson tapestry fabric, this 19th century French Louis XVI style three-piece salon suite includes a settee and two matching armchairs.
The carved giltwood furn...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
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Tapestry, Giltwood
H 39.38 in W 50.4 in D 23.63 in
French Louis XVI Style Seven Piece settee suite , Walnut 19th C with Aubusson
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional high quality set that consists of a large sofa, four arm chairs
And two side chairs. The carving on this set is extraordinary, with a beautiful
Wreath positioned at th...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Living Room Sets
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Tapestry, Walnut
H 46 in W 70 in D 27 in
A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1810's
Located in Firenze, IT
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Antique 1810s German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments
Materials
Paper
A Porter's Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The printed and pivoted compass card and chapter ring centred by brass gnomon, in turned rosewood case with domed lid, (glass cover), 5cm (2in) diam.
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Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Antique York Stone Sundial of Baluster Shape
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An English carved York limestone sundial of baluster shape, fitted with its original slate sundial plate and bronze gnomon. Various fine inscriptions are etched into the slate plate,...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sundials
Materials
Stone, Metal, Bronze
An ivory diptical sundial, Italy XVII century.
Located in Milan, IT
An ivory portable diptych sundial. Italy circa 1600. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Ivory
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Large Antique Signed Italian Terracotta Cherubs Sundial Fountain Wall Plaque
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Very large Italian antique terracotta sun-dial with three cherubs/ putti with one cupid directing
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Sundials
Materials
Terracotta
Louis XVIth Mantel Clock by Gavelle L’aine a Paris
By Gavelle le Jeune à Paris
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A sensational fine quality antique French Louis XVIth mantel clock, with base and obelisks of grey
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks
Pair of Vintage Hermes Bright Blue and Gold Silk Fabric and Irish Linen Pillows
By Hermès
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
astrology, ornamental roman numerals depicting time, perhaps a partial sun dial, and an opulent marbled
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20th Century French American Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Silk
H 15.5 in W 15.5 in D 8 in
European Antique Sun Dial, circa 1500
Located in Dallas, TX
European antique sun dial
Origin: Valley de la Loire, France,
circa 1500
Measurements
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Antique 16th Century French Sundials
Materials
Limestone
Antique English Bronze Richard Glynne Fecit Cast Iron Garden Sun Dial circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English garden sun dial signed Richard Glynne offers bronze dial surmounting flared and
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20th Century Classical Greek Sundials
Materials
Bronze, Iron
H 31.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Antique Cylinder Sundial Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
periphery. The dial is held with the gnomon facing the sun so that the shadow falls vertically. Latitude
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique French Ormolu and Specimen Marble Portico Clock by Fritz Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning antique French portico clock, beautifully modelled in a stunning variegated specimen
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
1921 Antique Brass Sundial Compass Signed Outdoor Supply Co. Inc. N.Y. USA
Located in Milan, IT
closing of the instrument, and which projects the sun shadow on the hour dial when the clock is oriented
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Vintage 1920s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.79 in W 3.08 in D 1.97 in
Cast Iron and Copper Armillary
Located in Winter Park, FL
American armillary or sun dial made of copper with a cast iron base. Nice old weathered patina with
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Early 20th Century American Sundials
18th Century French Mantel Clock Pendulum White Marble Ormolu Gold Gilded Bronze
By Jean-André Lepaute 1, Charles Cressent
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
enamel dial plate with roman numerals, a figural pendulum with the face of the French Sun King Louis XIV
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
H 20.5 in W 13.7 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Hermes Bright Blue and Gold Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
depicting time, perhaps a partial sun dial, and an opulent marbled border detail. An all round happy piece
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20th Century French Pillows and Throws
Materials
Textile
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H 15.5 in W 15.5 in L 15.5 in
Vintage Ships Bearing Plate, English, Maritime, Compass, Navigation, Ornament
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
readings on rough seas by maintaining its level
Rotating outer course dial encompassing the 10cm (4") main
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Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects
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Mahogany
H 5.52 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in
Vintage Hermes Bright Blue and Gold Silk Fabric and Irish Linen Pillows
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
numerals depicting time, perhaps a partial sun dial, and an opulent marbled border detail. An all round
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20th Century French Textiles
Materials
Textile
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H 15.5 in W 15.5 in D 8 in
1820s French Lyre Pendule, Mantel Clock with High Quality Ormulu Bronzes
Located in Greven, DE
held up by acanthus leaves with numerous bronze details. On the front, for example, we see a sun wheel
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Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 25.2 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in
Antique 19th Century English Bronze and Faux Bois Sun Dial
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique 19th century English bronze and faux bois sun dial features an inscribed sun dial in bronze
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Sundials
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Original Sun Clock or Armillary Sun Dial from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique garden ornament from Denmark, known as a Sun Clock or Armillary, with a cast metal figure
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Early 20th Century Danish Sundials
Materials
Stone, Metal
Vintage Verdigris Sun Clock Armillary Sun Dial on Pedestal with Atlas Holding Th
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique garden ornament from Denmark, known as a Sun Clock or Armillary, with a cast metal figure
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Mid-20th Century Danish Sundials
Materials
Stone, Metal
H 40 in W 15.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Sun Dial Armillary on Pedestal from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique garden ornament from Denmark, known as a Sun Clock or Armillary, with a cast metal figure
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Mid-20th Century Danish Sundials
Materials
Stone
Antique Nautical Sundial with Scrimshaw
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool antique nautical sundial with scrimshaw on bone inlay, circa late 1800s. The piece is of
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Cast Iron Sundial on Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique cast iron sundial on pedestal, The circular 12" x 6" H sun dial cast with astrological
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Early 20th Century Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Antique French Ormolu and Green Marble Portico Clock Set
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A superb original antique French clock set, circa 1900, beautifully modelled in a stunning
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Large French Antique Ormolu Mantel Clock by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Louis-Constant Sevin, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in London, GB
-1888).
The central circular dial signed 'F. Barbedienne' and 'A Paris' in an architectural glass clock
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Gothic Revival Wall Clock w. Trefoil, Holy Light & Butterfly Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning clock for the collectors of rare and truly stylish Gothic antiques.
Gothic wall clocks
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron
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H 37.8 in W 16 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Hermes Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Luxury Cushion Pillow Blue and Gold
By Hermès
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
astrology, ornamental roman numerals depicting time, perhaps a partial sun dial, and an opulent marbled
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk, Textile, Linen
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H 16 in W 16 in D 9 in
Antique French Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture Set
By Japy Frères
Located in Antrim, GB
pillars. Enamel dial decorated with garlands of flowers, eight day bell striking movement with a sun burst
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
George III Mahogany tall case clock
Located in New York, NY
swan neck pediment surmounted with three brass finials. The brass dial with rotating phases of the sun
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Early 20th century Country House Limestone Sundial Sun Dial
Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire
limestone similar to that of Portland Stone with a wonderful verdigris dial to the top. The sundial has a
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sundials
Materials
Limestone
H 50.4 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Antique French Gilt Brass and White Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Stutton, GB
19th century French antique gilt brass and white marble mantle clock. Floral decorated enamel dial
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hermes Blue Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
By Hermès
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
, ornamental roman numerals depicting time, perhaps a partial sun dial, and an opulent marbled border detail
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20th Century French Renaissance Revival Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Silk
Vintage Hermes Blue Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
By Hermès
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
astrology, ornamental roman numerals depicting time, perhaps a partial sun dial, and an opulent marbled
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20th Century French Renaissance Pillows and Throws
Vintage Hermes Blue Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
By Hermès
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
astrology, ornamental roman numerals depicting time, perhaps a partial sun dial, and an opulent marbled
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20th Century French Renaissance Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Silk
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Antique Sun Dial For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique sun dial for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ormolu, every antique sun dial was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique sun dial you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique sun dial bearing neoclassical, Art Deco or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique sun dial that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ferdinand Barbedienne, Ferdinand Gervais and John Turner, London produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Sun Dial?
Prices for an antique sun dial start at $145 and top out at $248,500 with the average selling for $8,381.
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