British Sundials

This large antique garden sundial once resided in the grounds of Fort Belvedere, a Grade II listed country house in Surrey UK, built in the 1750s. Pictured is a black and white photograph of the front of Fort Belvedere circa early-Mid 19th Century showing what we believe to be this sundial in the centre of the driveway. Fort Belvedere was the residence of various members of the British royal family during the late 18th to mid 20th centuries. Perhaps the most notable was King Edward VIII, who signed his abdication at Fort Belvedere in 1936, passing the throne to his brother, George VI, and subsequently Queen Elizabeth II. This spectacular antique garden sundial dates from the 1830s, around the time when Fort Belvedere was undergoing significant renovations in a Gothic Revival style. To this day, Fort Belvedere remains a part of the British Crown Estate and resides within the grounds of Windsor Great Park. Part garden ornament, part sundial, the design is thought to be based on a ‘flower clock...

This is an antique garden sundial. An English, reconstituted stone pedestal with bronze gnomon, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. D...

A large English sundial of composition or garden stone - featuring a bronze sundial inscribed with a sun, numerals, cardinal directions, along with a fixed gnomon (the shadow-casting...

English gardens often have an armillary. These instruments were designed by the ancient Greeks to theoretically track the planets and stars. Adding a touch of whimsy, this maintenance free garden element will enhance any outdoor space. The more recent iron sphere...

English gardens often have an armillary. These instruments were designed by the ancient Greeks to theoretically track the planets and stars. Adding a touch of whimsy, this maintenance free garden element will enhance any outdoor space. Each side of the square pedestal showcases a female figure in bas-relief with Hellinistic inspiration. The more recent iron sphere...

English gardens often have an armillary. These instruments were designed by the ancient Greeks to theoretically track the planets and stars. Adding a touch of whimsy, this maintenance free garden element will enhance any outdoor space. Each side of the square pedestal showcases a whimsical floral motif. The iron...

A beautifully patinated 12" George III bronze sundial by Watkins & Smith, 1763-1774. London The engraved base plate has a lovely green-hued patina, a Roman chapter ring with half-...

Cast in bronze, this armillary sundial sits upon a limestone pedestal in the neoclassical style. It is a beautiful addition to a country garden wher...

Stunning late 18th Century Coade Stone triform pedestal sundial. Classically decorated, cornered by female terms and standing on a Greek key base, surmounted by an Austin and Seeley bronze plate. The whole in very good condition, commensurate with age and use and beautifully weathered. This design is illustrated in the Coade catalogue as item no 135, which Mrs Coade thought particularly suitable for a sundial, please refer to last image. There are four other known examples of this pedestal, these can be found at Weston Park, Syon Lodge, Audley End and Wardour Castle...

A well-executed and large-scale, early 20th Century carved Portland stone sundial. With original octagonal bronze plate, attributed to J P White. The whole is in good condition, be...

Mounted on a wood backing. Octagonal with engraved decoration and inscription "Ye Houres Fleeth awaye".

This is an antique garden sundial. An English, reconstituted stone column with brass dial and gnomon, dating to the Victorian period and later, ...