Antique Brass Sundials

An 18th century Portland stone sundial pedestal with brass dial plate by Thomas Wright, (1711-1786) Of baluster shape in octagonal form, the elegant lines of this fine Portland st...

Gnomon may be collapsible and is in the shape of bird It s made up of a compass too Signed Butterfield, Paris.

The base frame consists of a circular brass plate containing a magnetic compass with degree scale engraved on a silvered plate.

Brass sundial placed in its original oak wooden box.

Brass sundial compass signed Outdoor Supply Co. Inc.

Brass sundial placed in its original oak wooden box.

Hand-carved Portland stone pedestal with a brass sundial plate.  Base and pedestal, 2 pieces.

Sundial-shaped brass lamp, from France, from early 20th century.

A nice example of an English brass pocket sundial

A good example of a 17th century German brass and silvered sundial by Lorenz Grassl

In this listing you will find a beautiful antique Sundial. It is made of wrought iron and brass, which got green patina due to its age.

A rare antique brass heliochronometer sundial by renowned makers Pilkington & Gibbs Ltd.

A very decorative iron armillary with brass globe and accents with movable rings, on a tall turned, tree leg base.

Made of brass, the Meridian ring features an engraved degree scale divided clockwise from 0 degrees to 90 degrees.

This exceptional Italian brass armillary sphere dates to the 17th century - exceedingly rare for an armillary sphere of this size. Though other armillary spheres were often construct...

Classic early 1900's armillary situated atop a tapered four sided carved limestone column with organic ornamentation on each corner. Perfect most anywhere this original antique armil...

Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden.

Rare tiltable and lockable equinoctial sundial of engraved brass and glass, complete with case lined with blue velvet.

A good example of a Butterfield design brass pocket sundial by Menant, Paris, presented in the original fishskin case.

A good example of a pocket equinoctial sundial by Troughton and Simms, London. In the original red leather case. The adjustable silvered chapter ring allows the traveler to set the l...

Period: XVIII century. Provenance: French, signed Haye. Dimensions: 8 cm x 5,9 cm Signed HAYE A PARIS, octagonal brass dial engraved, inset compass, mounted with hinged gnomon with ...

A Fine 18th century gilt brass and silver pocket sundial with Travelling case, c. 1750.

A good example of an Martin of Augsberg equinoctial pocket sundial in original leather and velvet lined case.

The coat of arms is the emblem of Saxony, a historically important territory. The Saxon monarchy was abolished in 1918 during WWI and the defeat of the Germans. The crest is engraved...

A compass of proportions signed by Pierre is present in the collections of the Civic Collections of Applied Art of the Castello Sforzesco (Tullio Tomba, La collezione Scientifica del...

Engraved boxwood diptych sundial with brass hinges, book-shaped, English manufacture, first decade of the 19th century.

The sundial rests on three solid brass turned adjustable bun feet.

A fine and rare early 19th century equinoctial pocket sundial in original case, signed V. Simalvico, London.

Engraved boxwood sundial with brass hinges, book-shaped, English manufacture of the second half of the 18th century.

Stunning Antique Grand Tour Collection of Patinated Bronze and Marble items to include a miniature Sundial superbly mounted on a Sienna Marble base. A black basalt ceramic Egyptian...

Antique solid brass sundial with wonderful patina. Markings include "J.

Exceptional 18th-century octagonal brass sundial, signed “Johan Schrettegger, Augsburg”, featuring a blued steel needle, a folding latitude arc engraved 10°–90°, and an engraved equi...

Blackened solid cast iron with polished solid brass sundials and decoration. Salvaged from a Cornish manor house and restored to its former glory.

This is an antique garden sundial. An English, reconstituted stone column with brass dial and gnomon, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1900.

A 19th century silvered and gilt-brass horizontal compass-sundial, signed Jacques Linedal fecit a Dieppe Lat. 49, with folding scroll support gnomon, the compass with a blued needle,...

This exceptional Italian brass armillary sphere dates to the 17th century - exceedingly rare for an armillary sphere of this size. Though other armillary spheres were often construct...

A rare 19th century Korean compass-sundial, the brass pierced with incised decoration on the horizontal plate with a small blue stone with gilt Chinese character for South.

An English brass pocket sundial compass, early 19th century.

Weight: the sundial 0.49 lb (224 g); the case 0, 20 lb (95 g) Original wooden case covered in brown leather.

Exceptional German portable sundial, finely engraved and gilt brass, signed “J.

Description: This French equinoctial compass sundial is a rare and precious piece. It features a silvered compass scale, two water levels, a folding gnomon, an hour ring, and a latit...

The piece is of exceptional quality with an oblong octagonal wood base wrapped with brass and a bone inlay. The scrimshaw is of fine detail and starts at the lower end with a partial...

Gustavian Compass with Sundial in Brass and Iron, Late 18th Century Sweden, Stylized Floral Decorative Element A beautiful compass with a sundial from the Swedish Gustavian period o...

A fine brass Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700.

Great original lacquered / painted brass surface and includes original powder ram. Measures 9-3/4" diameter.

Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of German origin, by Johann Georg Kleininger, Nuremberg, dating back to the 1785 circ...

Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of German origin, by David Beringer, Nuremberg, dating back to the 1790 circa, in goo...

Paris 18th century, signed “Baradelle AParis”, with compass, gnomon with bird shaped pointer, engraved table of latitudes on back, original leather case. Size c. 65 x 75 mm.

Exquisite brass sundial that retains the original lacquer, though worn through on the areas that have received the most use.

This classic sundial is the perfect size and scale in a small rose or herb garden or surrounded with a low hedge of boxwood.

Vintage Swedish sundial in brass with natural patina, forged rings, and simple arrow on rich mahogany square footed base.

Vintage Swedish sundial in brass with white/green patina with forged rings and neoclassical style, fish figure on rich mahoganny octagonal footed base.

This classically-elegant carved Portland Stone sundial features its original naturally-patinated brass plate and elaborate gnomon (pointer).

This is one of the most exceptional sundials we've ever owned! The honey-colored carved pedestal and base are octagonal, while the collar is round to accept a round dialplate.

This beauty is made from cast stone and sports its original verdigris brass dialplate and scrolled gnomon (sundial pointer).

19th-early 20th century brass garden armillary / sundial.

Dennoyer-Geppert Celestial Globe designed by Commander Stubbs RNR (Royal Navy) for classroom astronomy demonstration purposes (ca. 1930, Chicago, IL.). Composed of paper gores in oli...

The Vintage Italian Terrestrial Globe on Stand is a charming and historical piece that adds a touch of nostalgia to any room. This intricately designed globe showcases the beauty of ...

19th century, compass and sundial together.

This antique surveyor's compass originates from Scotland and dates to approximately 1880 and made in the period Victorian style. The compass case is composed of solid brass with a me...

A rare and highly decorative Victorian folding pocket sundial with integrated compass, attributed to J. Baum & Co of Birmingham and dated 1875, representing a fascinating example...

A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700. The sundial is made for a latitude of 44° and could be used i...

Over a round foot that rise with a central element with moved profile is connected the brass half meridian, which holds at the ends the metal axe of the little globe. The base is mad...

A classic vintage brass garden sundial, inspired by traditional English estate landscapes, reading "I count none bust sunny hours." Pieces like this bring structure and timeless char...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...

Title on the globes: VALK, Gerard and Leonard. [Terrestrial globe:] Cosmotheore, caelesti nostro globo, par, et plane novus, hic terrestris ut existeret, certo scias, errore veterum ...

A tall and boldly carved, columned walnut trumeau fireplace in the Renaissance style. The upper frieze, with a central cartouche flanked by floral scrolls, is set above the main frie...

Pair of 12-inch table globes William Harris London, 1832 and 1835 Slight abrasions from use; few cracks lb 11 each (kg 5) The two terrestrial and celestial globes rest in their ori...

This important and unique sword was presented to the famed French painter Jean-Gabriel Domergue to commemorate the painter's election to the illustrious Académie des Beaux-Arts in 19...

A fine assembled pair of 12-inch English table model globes on stands manufactured by J & W. Cary, the left globe with cartouche labeled “The New Celestial Globe, on which are correc...

An Italian 19th century large globe on wooden stand. This velum covered globe is heavily foxed and has nice age to it which makes only the countries on the lower half of the globe vi...

Charming portable sundial crafted in engraved wood, dating from the 19th century. This compact timekeeping instrument exemplifies the practical elegance and craftsmanship of traditio...

A fine rare example of an 18 inch diameter terrestrial globe on mahogany stand with brass meridian and paper horizon ring depicting months and zodiac signs, The round title cartouche...

English Georgian-style (19th Century) green painted and gilt trimmed double eagle base console table with bronze gallery. (matching pair in White House)