Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled within...
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled within...
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled within...
Iron
$360
H 9 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Vintage Iron Armillary Sundial Garden Ornament, Neoclassical Outdoor Decor
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary half-sphere sundial, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Iron
$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
$790 / set
H 14.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
Vintage English Country Iron Bronze Garden Armillary Sundials, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A pair of beautifully crafted iron armillary spheres, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like these are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nest...
Iron
$540
H 13.75 in W 17 in D 7.25 in
Vintage English Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial- Outdoor Estate Decor
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled within...
Iron
$47,934
H 53.27 in W 23.43 in D 23.43 in
Historic Crimean War Sundial from Kinburn Fort - Stone Garden Sculpture
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Provenance & Inscriptions: This sundial has been part of a private collection for over 50 years, the current owner acquired it at a house auction in the West Suffolk village of Brand...
Stone, Slate
$1,130
H 41 in W 13.75 in D 13 in
Vintage Coastal Mermaid & Dolphin Armillary Sundial, Palm Beach Garden Decor
By Maitland Smith
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted armillary sphere featuring a mermaid and dolphin, evoking the timeless elegance of coastal or Palm Beach gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gr...
Metal
$410
H 9.5 in W 10 in D 6.25 in
Rustic Iron Armillary Sphere Sundial on Pedestal – European Garden Accent
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary half-sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled w...
Iron
$680
H 43.75 in W 15 in D 13 in
Vintage English Country Classical Wrought Iron Garden Armillary Sundial on Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted large iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled ...
Wrought Iron
Scottish Sundial
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
An eternally functioning timepiece, this 19th century Scottish sundial adds a bold statement to every environment. Atop a grand sandstone pillar, this vintage piece boasts a bronze g...
Sandstone
$2,150
H 48 in W 36 in D 24 in
Vintage English Country Classical Wrought Iron Garden Armillary Sundial on Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted large iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled ...
Wrought Iron
$3,495
H 37.25 in W 15 in D 15 in
Large English Sundial of Composition Stone with Bronze Dial for the Garden
Located in Austin, TX
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...
Stone, Cast Stone, Metal, Bronze
$2,150
H 48 in W 36 in D 24 in
Vintage English Country Classical Wrought Iron Garden Armillary Sundial on Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted large iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled ...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Regency Patinated Sundial
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crafted in metal, it features intricate detailing that reflects the sophistication of Regency-era style. The sundial is a beautiful ornamental piece, perfect for a garden, outdoor sp...
Concrete, Metal
English Arts and Crafts Sundial
By Garnkirk Fireclay Company of Scotland
Located in Faversham, GB
Almost certainly an English and Scottish Arts and Crafts design but very much in the French Art Nouveau style of the period. The sundial is strong and sturdy with no wobbles or rock...
Bronze
Reclaimed Neoclassical Style Armillary Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Add style to your garden with this reclaimed neoclassical style armillary sundial.
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Steel
Austin & Seeley Antique Armillary Sundial
By Austin & Seeley
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A focal point for any garden, this sundial offers a beautiful blend of antique and modern, perfect for instilling a courtyard or patio with history and interest.
Stone, Composition, Metal, Steel
Vintage Swedish Armillary Sundial Signed
Located in Newtown, CT
Vintage Swedish Hercules Armillary, made in Sweden. From tail to arrow it is 23". It is 29" high x 16.5" deep. Hercules is 8.75" high. Good condition with light rust and had prev...
Metal
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
English Mid Century English Bronze Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique mid century modern English bronze sundial. Suitable for interior and exterior use, this sundial has an impressive sculptural quality with a robust form, elongated gnome a...
Metal, Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau Glazed Stoneware Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This sundial was reclaimed from a garden in Suffolk. With its angular pedestal, buff toned glaze and art nouveau foliage and berry details, this antique sundial will make a beautifu...
Stoneware
Large Antique Carrara Marble Sundial Plate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This octagonal sundial plate is a beautiful, aged addition to an English country style garden, looking handsome placed atop a low wall or alongside an old, weathered pedestal.
Marble, Carrara Marble
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.
Limestone, Stone, Steel
Antique English Verdigris Bronze Sundial Plate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This large horizontal sundial plate is a beautiful, aged addition to a garden, looking handsome placed atop a low wall or alongside an old, weathered pedestal.
Metal, Bronze
Handmade Patinated Metal Sundial, Vintage Design, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice decorative sundial . Handmade Metal . nice patine after 50 years in the garden .
Metal
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
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
Postmodern Glass Sundial from Royal Leerdam Crystal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Glass Sundial from Royal Leerdam Crystal, in None conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Materials: Glass Styles: Postmodern Item Type: Vintage, Antiq...
Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Nautical Sundial in Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish and large in- or outdoor sundial fashioned from solid brass. It was made on order to an Institution in Stockholm Sweden circa 1946-52. Measurements: H: 48 cm, Diameter: 31 ...
Brass
Large 19th Century English Bronze Verdigris Sundial Plate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Though weathered with a character Verdigris patina, the sundial’s intricate engraving – reading “Shine thee more, bright happy hours” – can still be indistinctly read, telling the st...
Bronze
Bronze Sundial on Stoneware Baluster with Square Base
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Flanking a doorway or garden gate, this sundial expresses a permanent sense of prosperity that will enchant guests and accent the home.
Bronze
Reclaimed Atlas Armillary Sundial on Weathered Stone Pedestal
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsome feature of any garden, this reclaimed sundial sees a mid 20th century Swedish cast metal Atlas armillary brought together by an early 20th century English York stone balus...
Stone, Metal
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. It is present...
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Bronze Sundial by Gunnar Nylund, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful sundial by Gunnar Nylund, made from bronze with great pale green patina. Decor of zodiac signs on the base in Nylund’s characteristic style. Gunnar Nylund was one of the m...
Bronze
$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
Reclaimed Red Granite Sundial with Negretti & Zambra Dial Plate
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
With its unusual red colour and timeworn look, this sundial will make a stunning statement piece in gardens and courtyards old and new alike.
Stone, Limestone, Granite, Metal, Bronze
$2,950
H 11.45 in W 13.5 in D 4 in
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
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
$16,085
H 44.69 in W 26.19 in D 26.38 in
Antique Marble and Bronze Noonday Cannon Sundial with Terracotta Pedestal
By Alexandre Louis Chevalier de Marolles de Lucé
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Instilled with a beautiful, aged finish that only exposure to the elements through time can create, this fascinating sundial would make a wonderful centrepiece in any garden.
Marble, Bronze
English Lead Sundial On Painted Wood Base . Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English lead sundial resting on fluted painted circular wood base. Mid 19th Century
$4,000
H 7.5 in W 17.5 in D 13.5 in
Verdigris Bronze Ginkgo Leaf Sundial Sculpture by Richard Robinson of Cranbrook
Located in Troy, MI
The sundial hour circle is about 20 cm in diameter. The Sundial Garden is named for the ginkgo leaf shaped sundial, using the ginkgo as a symbol beauty in their form and structure, ...
Bronze
$3,317
H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
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 Late 19th Century Sundial with Carved Limestone and Bronze Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
With its nicely weathered aspect and perfect combination of curves and clean lines, this English, 1880s sundial will be an excellent decorative accent in any garden.
Sandstone, Bronze
$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
This handsome Atlas armillary sundial on stone plinth, standing at over 3.5 ft tall, will be a striking addition to any garden or landscape.
Stone, Copper, Metal
Swedish Atlas Astrology Garden Armillary
Located in Vienna, AT
A Swedish garden armillary on a metal base made of metal and cement plate. Total height approx. 132 cm.
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Swedish Atlas Astrology Garden Armillary
Located in Vienna, AT
A Swedish garden armillary, manufactured in the 1950s in Sweden.
Brass
$590
H 14.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
Black Iron Armillary Globe Sculpture – Traditional Landscape & Garden Decor
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled within...
Iron
$430
H 10.75 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
Black Iron Armillary Globe Sculpture – Traditional Landscape & Garden Decor
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled within...
Iron
$460
H 11 in W 7 in D 6 in
Black Iron Armillary Globe Sculpture – Traditional Landscape & Garden Decor
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled within...
Iron
$610
H 14.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
Black Iron Armillary Globe Sculpture – Traditional Landscape & Garden Decor
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled within...
Iron
$610
H 14.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
Black Iron Armillary Globe Sculpture – Traditional Landscape & Garden Decor
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled within...
Iron
$610
H 14.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
Black Iron Armillary Globe Sculpture – Traditional Landscape & Garden Decor
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled within...
Iron
$475Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in W 11 in D 7 in
Black Iron Armillary Globe Sculpture – Traditional Landscape & Garden Decor
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled within...
Iron
$450
H 9.5 in W 11 in D 6.25 in
Rustic Verdigris Iron Armillary Sphere on Pedestal – European Garden Accent
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled within...
Iron
$880
H 14.5 in W 18 in D 15 in
Large Classical Brass Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted brass armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled withi...
Brass
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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