French Sundials

In this listing you will find a spectacular extra large Antique Sundial or Armillary Sphere with an arrow functioning as a gnomon. This type of item is commonly found as a garden orn...

This early 20th-century French weather vane features a hand-cut and painted metal rooster perched atop an arrow, beautifully worn with layers of red, white, and blue patina. The scul...

“Armillary sundial” sculpture, Bronze and stone, mid-20th century – France Ancient sculpture from the mid-20th century, known as an armillary sundial. It is a piece in good condition...

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. Made in France...

An exceptional Gothic Period French Cadran Solaire - Sundail beautifully carved from stone. Fabulous patina. A perfect accent to any garden.

A beautiful large antique metal sundial from France. It has a lovely weathered patina. Hanging chain on the back so it can be hung from a wall. Cir...

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, which is how the Greeks believed the universe functioned. Over the centuries, armillary spheres have been altered to reflect scientific advancements. The brass armillary has an arrow-shaped gnomon that runs through the center of a three-quarter sphere formed by two rings. Embossed on the interior of the equinoctial, or celestial equator, ring is a series of Roman numerals. On the left side, the numerals begin with “III” progressing up to “XII”, which appears at the center of the ring. To the right of “XII”, the numbers reset with “I” and advance to “IX”. As the sun moves across the sky, the gnomon casts a shadow on the numerals, indicating the time of day. The base of the sphere is affixed to the top of a ball finial that sits on a square plinth. A large pedestal with concave sides offers stability and support for the armillary. The entire column has been cast as one piece and is adorned with volute scrolls and foliate cartouches. A thick square base with one layer of molding provides a nice juxtaposition to the shapely stand above. Our cast armillary pedestal...

Beautiful sundial with bronze top. Garden ornament features swans along the bottom. Item dates back to the 1980s. Origin; France.

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,...

A impressive late 18th century French sandstone sundial mounted on a custom lade iron stand. The Latin numerals finely carved at both sides an...

A sundial in stone and iron, originating in France, circa 1840.

A French wrought iron sundial with old painted patina. Measures: 36.5" H x 25" W x 25" D. Base is 17" x 17" More photos available upon request. We have a lar...