Antique Engraving of Constructing Sun Dials, 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
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Paper
Antique Sun Dial
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Large Antique Signed Italian Terracotta Cherubs Sundial Fountain Wall Plaque
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H 36 in W 40 in D 7 in
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
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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
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Limestone
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H 31.5 in Dm 12.5 in
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
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Antique 19th Century English Bronze and Faux Bois Sun Dial
Located in Dallas, TX
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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
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Vintage Verdigris Sun Clock Armillary Sun Dial on Pedestal with Atlas Holding Th
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H 40 in W 15.5 in D 24 in
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
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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
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Stone
Large Antique Early 20th century Country House Limestone Sundial Sun Dial
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H 50.4 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
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
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Limestone
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Located in London, GB
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H 24 in W 27 in D 13 in
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$7,562 / item
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Located in London, GB
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Vintage Apothecary Jars, c. 19th Century
Located in Napa, CA
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Antique 19th Century French Glass
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Other
Flemish Coin Cabinet 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
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't Huys van Niel: A Flemish Residence from the Duchy of Brabant, c.1678
Located in Langweer, NL
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Antique Map of Coevorden in the Netherlands, 1691
Located in Langweer, NL
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Paper
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Tranquil Views from Kendal Castle: A Glimpse into 19th-Century England
Located in Langweer, NL
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Paper
Antique Print of the Siege of Oldenzaal, Enschede & Ootmarsum, 1616
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H 6.7 in W 8.67 in D 0 in
Antique Print of the Siege of Oldenzaal, Enschede & Ootmarsum, 1616
Located in Langweer, NL
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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.
Finding the Right Sundials for You
Although typically decorative, antique and vintage sundials transport a guest in your home to a different era, their simple function a tether to the ancient world.
Humans have tracked time since the dawn of civilization. Before the invention of precise mechanical clocks, various materials including water and incense were used to mark the passage of time. The sundial was one of the earliest of these timekeeping devices.
The oldest known sundial dates back to 1,500 B.C. in Egypt. The very first sundials were simple stone blocks with markings and a vertical needle of wood or metal to indicate the hours with its shadow. Later Greek sundials had a gnomon parallel to the axis of the Earth. Some flat sundials from the Islamic world were directional objects for pointing the way to Mecca.
Mechanical clocks use a series of gears and springs to track time precisely; sundials rely on light and shadow. As sunlight crosses over a sundial, it casts a shadow that moves across the face of the dial as the Earth rotates.
There are now more accurate, easier and probably cooler ways to tell time, yet the sundial persists. It is not uncommon to find flat stone sundials among an assemblage of decorative elements in colorful gardens and standing sundials in expertly appointed outdoor spaces.
While garden sundials are among the most popular sundials today, sundials made of metal, stone, bronze and more can be found on 1stDibs to match any taste or setting. The collection also includes sundials of Scandinavian, British and North American origins.
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