18th Century Georgian Square Bronze Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large 18th century English Georgian square bronze sundial plate. This antique sundial was reclaimed from a country house near Newmarket, Suffolk.
Bronze
Antique English Verdigris Bronze Sundial Plate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English bronze sundial plate with a character Verdigris finish dating from the mid 19th century.
Metal, Bronze
Good 18th Century Bronze Sundial By Miller And Adie, Edinburgh
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A finely engraved 18th century, 15" diameter bronze sundial signed Miller & Adie, Edinburgh with good patina and the original gnomon.
Bronze
19th Century American Portable Engraved Bronze Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century American Portable Engraved Bronze Sundial Rare American portable sundial from the 19th century, finely engraved in bronze with inscriptions of various U.S. cities for g...
Brass
Tabletop Antique Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the early 20th century, this small tabletop antique garden sundial sees a stylistically carved York stone base below a later horizontal bronze sundial.
Stone, Bronze
Antique English Decorative Buff Terracotta Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A charming antique garden sundial featuring an ornate 19th century buff terracotta pedestal – possibly a work by Blanchard or Blashfield – with an earlier associated bronze sundial p...
Bronze
Antique Victorian English Medieval Styled Solid Bronze Architectural Sundial
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Presumably having English origins, this antique solid bronze sundial is ornately cast with a series of Medieval figures across the top portion and standing in the facade of an arched...
Bronze
Reclaimed Bronze Garden Sundial on Alabaster Pedestal
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Unusually mounted on an alabaster pedestal, this early 20th century reclaimed bronze sundial is an elegant centrepiece for gardens traditional and modern alike.
Alabaster, Bronze
English Late 19th Century Sundial with Carved Limestone and Bronze Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English sundial from the late 19th century, with carved limestone and bronze top.
Sandstone, Bronze
Antique Sienna Marble Baluster Form Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Atop sits an equally as weathered bronze sundial spuriously dated plate. With its neutral colour and elegant design, you can just imagine this sundial at the centre of a modern cour...
Marble, Siena Marble
19th Century Horizontal Bronze Sundial After Erasmus Habermel
Located in Madrid, ES
Fine 19th-century horizontal sundial, crafted in bronze, inspired by the designs of Erasmus Habermel (ca. 1538–1606, Prague), one of the most celebrated instrument makers of the lat...
Brass
19th Century Chinese Portable Engraved and Enameled Bronze Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare cadran solaire portatif chinois du XIXe siècle, finement ouvragé en bronze gravé et émaillé. Cet instrument aux détails précis témoigne du savoir-faire et de l'art scientifique...
Brass
Rare Large Antique Cherub Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Look closer and the large bronze sundial plate is equally as impressive, intricately engraved, fitted with a large ornate gnomon and signed John Francis, Kew.
Stone, Metal, Bronze, Lead
Large 19th Century English Bronze Verdigris Sundial Plate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large 19th century English bronze round sundial plate with Verdigris finish in very good condition, circa 1870.
Bronze
George I English sundial, in patinated and engraved bronze
Located in Valladolid, ES
Baroque English sundial in patinated and engraved bronze. A beautiful scientific instrument, an original and unique English sundial, George I, 18th century, circa 1720.
Bronze
Antique Marble and Bronze Noonday Cannon Sundial with Terracotta Pedestal
By Alexandre Louis Chevalier de Marolles de Lucé
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique marble and bronze noonday cannon sundial by Louis Marie Arthur Chevalier (1830-1874).
Marble, Bronze
Extra Large Antique Sundial in iron and bronze, France 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular extra large Antique Sundial or Armillary Sphere with an arrow functioning as a gnomon.
Bronze, Iron
English Arts and Crafts Sundial
By Garnkirk Fireclay Company of Scotland
Located in Faversham, GB
A beautiful Arts and Crafts period sundial made of glazed stoneware and attributed to the Garnkirk Fire Clay company, Scotland. The top of the pedestal is flat in the shape of a hep...
Bronze
Reclaimed Carrara Marble Seahorse Armillary Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning reclaimed Carrarra marble seahorse armillary sundial. This beautiful garden ornament sees a 19th century Victorian column pedestal, elegantly carved with vine and ivy dec...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
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.
Stone, Metal, Bronze
Reclaimed Red Granite Sundial with Negretti & Zambra Dial Plate
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking reclaimed Scottish red granite sundial pedestal topped with a bronze dial plate by Negretti and Zambra, circa 1880.
Stone, Limestone, Granite, Metal, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Cast Iron and Marble Sundial, Circa 1830
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French Restauration style garden sundial with heavy cast iron column base and carved marble dial plate with bronze gnomon.
Marble, Bronze, Iron
Reclaimed Bronze Armillary Sun Dial on 19th Century English Limestone Column
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed bronze armillary sun dial on a 19th century English limestone column.
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Bronze
Antique John Pulham & Son Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A rare antique John Pulham & Son Sundial standing on a Pulamite star base. The bronze sundial is inscribed Pulham & Son, 50 Finsbury Square, London.
Terracotta
19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial Rare Asian portable sundial from the 19th century, beautifully crafted in bronze This exquisite instrument combines scientific function w...
Brass
19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Asian portable sundial from the 19th century, beautifully crafted in bronze and adorned with semi-precious stones.
Bronze
19th Century Silvered and Engraved Bronze Portable Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant 19th-century portable sundial crafted in bronze, partially silvered and finely engraved with precise calibrations and decorative detailing.
Brass
Sundial with Compass and Case, Bronze, Bion, Nicholas, Paris, 18th Century
By Nicholas Bion
Located in Madrid, ES
Sundial with compass and case. Bronze. BION, Nicholas.
Bronze, Other
Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael '1635-1724'
Located in Madrid, ES
Compass with pocket sundial, with case. Bronze. BUTTERFIELD, Michael (1635-1724).
Metal, Bronze, Other
French Empire Sundial Clock in White Marble with Bronze Details, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
A magnificent 19th-century French Empire sundial in white marble, decorated with bronze floral mounts.
Carrara Marble
Sundial and Compass with Case, Schrettegger, Johan, Augsburg, Germany, Ca 1800
Located in Madrid, ES
Sundial and compass with case. Bronze. SCHRETTEGGER, Johan.
Bronze, Other
19th Century Meridian Cannon with Marble Base, France, Circa 1850
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Fine 19th Century Meridian or Noon Cannon, Large Marble Base into which is carved a sundial with a bronze Gnomen, also engraved is the operational latitude 48 50 13'.
Marble, Brass
American Bronze Statue of Mythological Figure holding a Sundial by Robert Aitken
By Robert Ingersoll Aitken
Located in Katonah, NY
A bronze figural sundial with satyr figure by American sculptor Robert Ingersoll Aitken (1878-1949), the satyr holding a large stylized shell while crouched beneath it, the shell top...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 13.98 in W 13.98 in D 5.12 in
Georgian Slate and Bronze Sundial Inscribed ‘GEORGE ANDERSON’ Dated 1818
Located in Norwich, GB
Georgian slate and bronze sundial inscribed ‘GEORGE ANDERSON’ dated 1818.
Slate, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Stone & Bronze Pedestal Sundial
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century Art Nouveau stone & bronze pedestal sundial, circa 1900. This sundial was reportedly removed from Pablo Picasso's garden in the south of France; this fact has not...
Stone
Rare English Atlas Fireclay Sundial by Compton Potteries
By Robert Compton Pottery
Located in Woodbury, CT
This is by far our most unusual sundial and one of our all-time favorites! Even though Atlas (who is holding the "world," bisected by the demilune bronze gnomon) has lost his head, t...
Bronze
18th Century Irish Rustic Stone and Slate Sundial
Located in Woodbury, CT
This rustic sundial was hand-carved from stone and features its original and scribed slate dial plate with replaced bronze gnomon.
Slate, Sandstone, Bronze
French Bronze Atlas Garden Armillary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous turn of the century French bronze garden Atlas with iron base and armillary.
A Lead Garden Sculpture of a Kneeling Blackamoor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lead figure wearing a tobacco leaf skirt supporting a bronze sundial. Such figures would originally have been painted in bright, naturalistic colors.
Marble, Limestone, Lead, Bronze
Bronze Horizontal Sundial, 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
France Bronze 18th century.
Bronze
19th Century Sundial
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An English patinated bronze and variegated white marble sundial The dial impressed W & F NEWTON / 3 FLEET STREET LONDON.
Marble, Bronze
Antique Large Copper Armillary Sundial
Located in Sudbury, MA
Monumental copper armillary mounted on a marble carved sphere and fluted base, which sits on an ornate cast iron stand. Also mounted are a bronze snail and a very sweet cupid. One o...
Marble, Copper, Bronze, Iron
17th c. French slate SUNDIAL
Located in Summerland, CA
Magnificently refined octagonal object etched in slate with baroque decor and roman numerals, The original hand is bronze. The original bracket wrought iron.
In the process of...
Bronze, Iron
A very rare Late Eighteenth Century Bath Stone Sundial.
Located in London, GB
Of an unusual design, the two faces of the plinth forming vertical Floral’s Dials. The inset circles carved with Roman numerals and radiating from the centre with the names of flower...
Bronze
Antique Portland Stone Pedestal with Bronze Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique Portland Stone and Bronze Sundial. English carved Portland limestone sundial of baluster shape, fitted with its original bronze sundial plate.
Stone, Bronze
19th c English Bronze Sundial on Marble Baluster Base after James Gibbs
By James Gibbs
Located in Milford, NH
An English bronze sundial on a beautiful baluster-form marble base, similar to the design by James Gibbs, probably 19th century, with great verdigris patina on the dial.
Marble, Bronze
French Bronze Sundial
Located in Dallas, TX
Expertly crafted in 19th century France, this bronze sundial adds a touch of elegance and charm to any garden.
Bronze
Bronze Sundial on Baluster-Shaped Column Base of Garden Stone
Located in Austin, TX
An English sundial of composition or garden stone with bronze dial.
Early 19thC English Bronze Sundial
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bronze sundial with great patina, possibly late 18th century.
Bronze
18th C English bronze sundial
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bronze sundial signed "Dolland London" 18th Century.
Bronze
18th Century George III Bronze Sundial by Watkins & Smith London, Circa 1760
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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-...
Bronze
English Bronze Sundial by Thomas Callow
Located in Essex, MA
Mounted on a wood backing. Octagonal with engraved decoration and inscription "Ye Houres Fleeth awaye".
Bronze
Bronze Sundial Signed Charles Bryne London, Anno Dom 1742
Located in London, GB
The face engraved with a sun and bordered with a latin inscription “utque redit viam constans quam suspiris umbra funax homines non reditura sumus” which translates to “The shadow f...
Bronze
Sundial
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bronze sundial.
Bronze
Antique Decorative Marble Sundial with Bronze
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique carved marble sundial. Carved marble pedestal decorated with flowers and foliage, with a limestone capital and bronze sundial.
Limestone, Marble, Bronze
Fine Sundial by Adie of Edinburgh
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a early 19th century bronze sundial with an elegant gnomon, measure: 15".
Antique 18th Century George II Limestone Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique mid 18th century George II limestone sundial with a bronze sundial plate. Dating to circa 1750, this striking English sundial showcases an unusual bulbous shape on an impr...
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Bronze
English Sundial of Composition Stone with Bronze Dial
Located in Austin, TX
An English sundial of composition or garden stone with a bronze dial and gnomon.
Amazing 19th Century Terracotta Column with Bronze Sundial
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Probably the nicest 19th century English terra cotta chimney cap we have ever seen, like a sculpted porcupine of a column, paired with a bronze 20th century sundial. Beautiful in a g...
Bronze
Rare 19th Century Bronze Horizontal Sundial by Watkins & Hill London
By Watkins & Hill
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A beautifully weathered circular bronze sundial by Watkins & Hill, first half of the 19th century.
Bronze
Crehore Sundial
Located in New Orleans, LA
A significant breakthrough in the understanding of the earth’s rotation by one of the world’s foremost experts in atomic theory, this unique dial evokes the majesty of ancient Rome a...
Bronze
Compton Pottery Terracotta Sundial
Located in London, GB
A fine Compton Pottery terracotta sundial with original bronze gnomon, circa 1900.
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Carved Portland Stone Sundial
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A well-executed and large-scale, early 20th Century carved Portland stone sundial. With original octagonal bronze plate, attributed to J P White.
Stone, Bronze
George III Coade Stone Triform Pedestal Sundial
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
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
Rare Pilkington & Gibbs Ltd Antique Heliochronometer Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An exceptionally detailed and iconic sundial sure to ignite intrigue! Additional dimensions Circular bronze base has a diameter of 16cm (6.3in).
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Bronze Sun Dial with solid gnomon
Located in Ferndale, MI
19th Century Bronze Sun Dial with solid gnomon
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H 72.05 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Bronze and Wrought Iron Armillary Sphere Mounted on a Terracotta Pedestal
Located in Baambrugge, NL
The sphere is early 20th century and the terracotta base 19th century. The pedestal is beautifully decorated and is standing on four paw feet. Because of the vulnerable material t...
Metal
English Garden Column Sun Dial
Located in Austin, TX
A Fine English garden column sundial of composition or garden stone featuring a bronze dial inscribed with Roman numerals, cardinal directions and the following quote: "I only count ...
Cast Stone, Bronze
Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial
Located in New Orleans, LA
Diminutive, portable sundials such as this model were often carried in pockets, used as watches are today.
Brass, Bronze
17th-Century Armillary Sphere
Located in New Orleans, LA
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...
Brass, Bronze
French Bronze and Marble Cannon Sundial
Located in Essex, MA
Marble inscribed Par Dieu Pour Le Roy A Midy Il Tonnoit. With a tilting glass lens . Adjustable bronze cannon. Dated 1752. Wrought iron tripod base.
Marble
Sold
H 5.75 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Grand Tour French Bronze Arc de Triomphe Egyptian Figure Sundial Sienna Marble
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Antique Grand Tour Collection of Patinated Bronze and Marble items to include a miniature Sundial superbly mounted on a Sienna Marble base.
Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 1.69 in Dm 1.77 in
Continental 1850 Compass And Sundial Carved in The Shape of a Terrestrial Globe
Located in Miami, FL
An antique desk Sundial and compass. Surely this unusual sundial and compass will be a great conversation piece. This piece was created in Europe and most probably in Germany during...
Bronze
Bronze Sundial on Marble Plinth
Located in Milford, NH
A nice bronze sundial with Roman numerals, with great verdigris, marked LAT 40, with an octagonal marble base with worn side panels and overall great patina.
Marble, Bronze
Large Antique Octagonal Bronze Sundial c.1872
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Made in bronze, this horizontal sundial plate has stood the test of time for over 150 years.
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Bronze Sundial
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century bronze sundial with text and roman numerals and beautiful aged patina.
Bronze
Early 18th Century Bronze Sundial
Located in Rochester, NY
Early 18th century bronze sundial. Dated 1710. Continental.
Bronze
16th Century Slate Stone and Bronze Sundial
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 16th century slate stone sundial with bronze gnomon (the gnomon is not original).
Slate, Bronze
Sundial
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bronze sundial.
Bronze
Large Bronze Sundial
Located in Essex, MA
Inscribed "I Showey Sunny Tyme". With directional. Dated 1642.
Bronze Garden Sundial on Pebble Base, circa 1890
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-478 bronze sundial and pebble base with decorative sun on surface.
Cement, Bronze
Cast Stone Fluted Column Sundial
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Cast stone fluted column with bronze sundial. Dragoon supports the fixed gnomon.
Cast Stone, Bronze
Naire and Blunt Sundial
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A small example of a bronze sundial by London makers Naire and Blunt.
C1920 Cast Stone Base with Bronze Verdigras Sundial
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Superb example of a classic cast stone pedestal with a bronze sundial on top. Fantastic verdigras color and patina to the sundial, the pedestal has a minor chip on the top rim, pict...
Cast Stone, Bronze
Antique Carved York-Stone Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Good scale, with weathered appearance. Small bronze sundial plate with gnomon. Top Diameter 35 cm Base Diameter 33 cm x 33 cm.
Stone
Antique Garden Sundial "Grow Old with Me the Best is Yet to Be"
Located in Rochester, NY
To Commemorate the class of 1931. Classical American bronze sundial on cast stone column.
Cast Stone, Bronze
Early 19th Century English Bronze Horizontal Sundial by Cary of London
By Cary
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An early 19th century horizontal sundial by Cary London. This 12” diameter bronze sundial is finely engraved and has a 16 point compass rose in the middle.
Bronze
Armillary Sundial in Bronze on Limestone Pedestal
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Cast in bronze, this armillary sundial sits upon a limestone pedestal in the neoclassical style.
Stone, Limestone, Bronze
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H 38 in W 10 in D 10 in
English 1860s Baluster-Shaped Sandstone Sundial with Verdigris Bronze Dial
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English sandstone baluster-shaped sundial with bronze dial from the mid 19th century.
Sandstone, Bronze
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H 37.8 in W 13.59 in D 13.59 in
Antique Garden Sundial, English, Stone Pedestal, Bronze Gnomon, Decor, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique garden sundial. An English, reconstituted stone pedestal with bronze gnomon, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Stone, Bronze
Rare Diminutive 18th Century Sundial Plate Signed and Dated
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Rare Diminutive 18th Century slate sundial plate inscribed by the maker and the commissioner or owner of the house it was for as well as dated 1784.. Wonderful feel and patination. F...
Slate
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...
Cast Stone, Iron
$440
H 6 in W 11 in D 11 in
Black Cast Iron Faux Bois Sundial with Acorns – Architectural Garden Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A classic iron garden sundial inspired by traditional English estate landscapes. Pieces like this bring structure and timeless character to a garden—equally at home centered within a...
Iron
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