Large Armillary Sundial with Cast Iron Pedestal
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Large Armillary Sundial with cast iron pedestal. A Victorian white painted, Cast Iron sundial pedestal.
Steel, Iron
19th Century French Cast Iron and Marble Sundial
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French garden sundial with heavy cast iron column base and carved marble dial plate with bronze gnomon.
Marble, Bronze, Iron
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
$490
H 5.25 in W 10 in D 10 in
Vintage Cast Iron Garden Nautical Sundial with Sail Boat "Tempus Fugit"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage cast iron nautical garden sundial with a boat, reading "Tempus Fugit," which translated from Latin means "Time Flies."
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.
Iron
$370
H 3 in W 8 in D 8 in
Classical Cast Iron Garden Sundial with Roman Numerals, English Estate Decor
Located in Elkhart, IN
A classic iron garden sundial inspired by traditional English estate landscapes.
Brass
$550
H 18.5 in W 13 in D 13 in
Vintage Cast Iron Garden Nautical Sundial with Sail Boat "Tempus Fugit" on Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage cast iron nautical garden sundial with a boat, reading "Tempus Fugit," which translated from Latin means "Time Flies," on a black iron stand.
Iron
$530
H 5.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Iron Faux Bois Garden Sundial With Acorns and Oak Leaves, Time Began in a Garden
Located in Elkhart, IN
A classic vintage cast iron garden sundial inspired by traditional English estate landscapes, featuring acorns, oak leaves, and Roman numerals with the phrase, "Time began in a garde...
Iron
19th Century French Iron and Cast Iron Sundial, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French iron and cast iron sundial, 1890s.
Iron
Unavailable
1930's Cast Iron Armillary- Sun Dial
Located in Stamford, CT
Great sun dial / armilary designed for your garden. Actually keeps time when properly aligned with the sun. A fantastic addition to your home or garden. In all original condition wit...
Iron
Roman Garden Armillary Cast Iron Sundial
Located in Plainview, NY
Presenting an exquisite antique Roman Armillary cast iron sundial garden ornament. This stunning piece features intricate Roman numerals and delicately crafted arrows, showcasing tim...
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Garden Nautical Sundial "The Mariner's Sundial"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage cast iron nautical garden sundial with a boat, reading "Lumen Me Regit," which translated from Latin means "The light rules me."
Iron
American cast iron & bronze sundial, 1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cast iron sun dial stand, newly powder coated in a fired enamel and fitted with a Fumo quartzite octagonal top with a cast bronze sundial.
Quartz, Bronze, Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Garden Nautical Sail Boat Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage cast iron nautical garden sundial with a sail boat USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x 9.5"D x 4"H Very good vintage condition with patina throughout.
Iron
Vintage Garden Armillary Sundial on Cast Stone Pedestal
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning antique garden armillary sundial on pedestal Circa 1940s Metal armillary, atop cast stone pedestal Measures: 20"W x 12"D x 39.5"H Very good vintage condition ...
Cast Stone, Iron
Sold
H 36.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Garden Armillary Sundial on Cast Corinthian Column Pedestal
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage garden sundial on cast concrete corinthian column pedestal Circa 1980s Metal armillary, atop cast stone pedestal Measures: 15.75"W x 15.75"D x 36.5"H Good vin...
Concrete, Iron
French Cast Stone and Iron Sun Clock Armillary
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast stone and iron armillary is ideal for the garden, having served as both adornment and as a timekeeping device for well over a century! The cast stone is showing true patina on ...
Cast Stone, Iron
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 some rusting on column form pedestal. Copper has a verdigris patina. As always, mo...
Sold
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 fluted column base, signed Richard Glynne Fecit as photographed, circa 1920. Mea...
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century English Cast Iron Sundial Garden Ornament
Located in Atlanta, GA
An excellent 20th century example of an English cast iron sundial. (Base measures 11”).
Iron
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 signs and roman numerals, on a tapering polychromed column base.
Iron
Cast Iron Sundial Birdbath
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Solid cast iron English garden birdbath featuring a sundial around the side of the bowl and a figural child sitting on a pier.
Iron
Cast Armillary Pedestal Sundial from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This cast armillary sundial from France will make a grand statement in any garden. Invented by the Greeks in the third century BC, the original armillary spheres were earth-centric, ...
Stone, Cast Stone, Iron
Sold
H 1.75 in W 8 in D 7 in
Vintage English Country Green Cast Iron Hummingbird and Dragonfly Garden Sundial
By Maitland Smith
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful and charming vintage English Country style green cast iron garden sundial with Roman numerals, featuring a dragonfly and hummingbird resting on a leaf.
Iron
Vintage Verdigirs Weathered Cast Garden Bird Sundial
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming best describes this lovely iron garden sundial. This piece has a beautiful verdigris finish with the quote, “Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be.” Can be used indo...
Iron
American Cast Iron Sun Dial on Floral Pedestal, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron sun dial with a painted floral pedestal resting on a circular ringed base, Mid-19th Century.
Iron
Sold
H 25 in W 49 in D 17 in
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Basket, Dog Grate with Solid Brass Sundials
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century early 20th century fireplace basket, dog grate. Blackened solid cast iron with polished solid brass sundials and decoration.
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
American Cast Iron Sundial Plate
Located in Woodbury, CT
This large octagonal cast iron plate has its original gnomon (pointer) and is cast with the motto "The Sunny Hours Are Mine".
Iron
Sundial and Pedestal
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cast iron sundial with bird motif gnomon. Plate mounted atop a faux bois pedestal.
Cement, Metal
Terracotta Neoclassical Pedestal Base Iron Sundial
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Cast iron sundial with a terracotta neoclassical pedestal.
Terracotta
American Cast Stone Sundial with Cast Iron Plate
Located in Woodbury, CT
This lovely and unusual form sundial in four parts is a marriage between an American cast stone pedestal with anthemion leaf decoration and a late 19th century American cast iron sun...
Cast Stone, Iron
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$176Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28 in W 27 in D 16 in
Atlas Armillary Sundial in Pewter Finish with Brass Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
The Greeks have used sundials to measure time since 100 B.C. Reminiscent of classic Greek mythology, this Atlas Armillary Sundial will demand attention, whether placed in your home o...
Aluminum, Brass
$15,979
H 90.56 in W 86.62 in D 53.15 in
"canopy bed" in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX .FULL RESTORED
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" lit à baldaquin " in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX completely restored for the filming of a historical film custom-made box spring and mattress new tapestry... the box sprin...
Walnut
Reclaimed Armillary Sundial on Limestone Pedestal
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This reclaimed armillary sundial is a handsome focal point for a walled garden or courtyard. The sundial features a steel garden armillary sphere dating from the late 20th century ab...
Limestone, Stone, Steel
Austin & Seeley Gothic Style Armillary Sundial
By Austin & Seeley
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking focal point for any garden, this impressive sundial pairs a mid 19th century gothic style stone pedestal by Austin and Seeley (unsigned) circa 1840, with a 20th century st...
Stone, Composition, Metal, Steel
Austin & Seeley Antique Armillary Sundial
By Austin & Seeley
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive antique sundial pairing a mid 19th century gothic style stone pedestal by Austin and Seeley (unsigned) circa 1840, with a 20th century steel armillary sphere. A focal ...
Stone, Composition, Metal, Steel
$5,595
H 45.5 in W 21 in D 16 in
Swedish Atlas Armillary Sundial Mounted on Hand-Carved Antique Stone Plinth
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish armillary of Atlas mounted onto stone plinth. This vintage Swedish armillary sundial is supported on the single arm of mighty Atlas, and is accented with a copper numeric b...
Stone, Copper, Metal
19th Century Copper Armillary Sphere on a Stone Pedestal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Copper Armillary Sphere on a Stone Pedestal 19th century copper armillary sphere set on a weathered 14” fluted stone pedestal which has acquired excellent patina from y...
Cast Stone
Reclaimed Neoclassical Style Armillary Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Add style to your garden with this reclaimed neoclassical style armillary sundial. It features a steel late 20th century garden armillary sphere above an early 20th century limestone...
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Steel
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. This large horizontal sundial plate is a beautiful, aged addition to a gar...
Metal, Bronze
$7,900
H 83.25 in W 39.375 in D 39.125 in
Large Italian Limestone Garden Armillary Sundial with Acanthus Carvings
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Measuring almost seven feet tall, this towering armillary sundial would make a wonderful garden ornament. Hand-carved in Italy, the tall base, which i...
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
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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