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Bronze Sundial on Stoneware Baluster with Square Base
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
weathered 20th century sundial. Sitting atop a beautiful stoneware baluster, this vintage piece boasts a
Category

20th Century Sundials

Materials

Bronze

English Lead Sundial On Painted Wood Base . Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
English lead sundial resting on fluted painted circular wood base. Mid 19th Century
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Antique 1840s British William IV Sundials

Tabletop Antique Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
carved York stone base below a later horizontal bronze sundial. It is a beautiful garden ornament for a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sundials

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Tabletop Antique Garden Sundial
Tabletop Antique Garden Sundial
H 13.39 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Antique Terracotta Garden Armillary Sundial
By Blanchard
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique Terracotta Garden Armillary Sundial. This antique sundial made by Blanchard (stamped) is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Sundials

Materials

Steel

Antique Terracotta Garden Armillary Sundial
Antique Terracotta Garden Armillary Sundial
H 88.19 in W 29.14 in D 23.63 in
Antique Carved York-Stone Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Good scale, with weathered appearance. Small bronze sundial plate with gnomon. Top Diameter 35
Category

Antique 19th Century Sundials

Materials

Stone

Antique Carved York-Stone Sundial
Antique Carved York-Stone Sundial
H 45.67 in W 13 in D 13 in
Mid Century Scaphe Copper Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
base. This unusual sundial will make a stunning modern art piece at the centre of any garden with its
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sundials

Materials

Stone, Granite, Metal, Copper

Mid Century Scaphe Copper Garden Sundial
Mid Century Scaphe Copper Garden Sundial
H 58.27 in W 19.89 in D 14.97 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Sundials

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Italian Baluster Form Sundial in Carved Limestone
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved with a baluster form column, this Italian sundial is topped by a four-ring iron
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sundials

Materials

Limestone, Metal, Iron

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sundials

Materials

Steel, Iron

19th Century York Stone Sundial with Bronze Plate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good baluster shaped Yorkstone sundial with a nicely weathered finish. Measures: Base Diameter
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sundials

Materials

Stone

Vintage Swedish Atlas Armillary Sundial Attributed to Sune Roth
By Sune Rooth
Located in Bochum, NRW
holding spherical rings, that can be mounted on a pedestal base (representing Atlas holding up the world
Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Sundials

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

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
Category

2010s Indian Sundials

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Antique Marble and Bronze Noonday Cannon Sundial with Terracotta Pedestal
By Alexandre Louis Chevalier de Marolles de Lucé
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
). Noonday Cannon Sundial This sundial is inscribed ‘CONSTRUIT PAR ARTHUR CHEVALIER PALAIS’. It is based on
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Sundials

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Carved Limestone Baluster Form Armillary Sundial with Circular Plinth
Located in Dallas, TX
Topped by a four-ring iron armillary sphere with a lancing arrow gnomon, this sundial is supported
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sundials

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron

Weathered Garden Sundial
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Weathered garden sundial This sundial base is made in a cast composite with flint chippings The
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

Weathered Garden Sundial
Weathered Garden Sundial
H 38 in W 14 in D 14 in
English Late 19th Century Sundial with Carved Limestone and Bronze Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
sundial features an obelisk-shaped base, raised on a pyramidal plinth, with cut-off top. Each side is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sundials

Materials

Sandstone, Bronze

Antique Keuffel & Esser Co 141547 Surveyors Compass in Case w Wooden Tripod Base
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Keuffel & Esser Co 141547 Surveyors Compass in Case with Adjustable Wooden Tripod Base
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Sundials

Materials

Metal

Swedish Armillary Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The antique white pedestal is available for purchase in a separate listing. Custom base dimensions
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sundials

Materials

Metal

Swedish Armillary Sculpture
Swedish Armillary Sculpture
H 34 in W 15 in D 25 in
Sundial Table Lamp in Patinated Brass on Wooden Base
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage table lamp with a wooden base and centre in solid brass with a sundial. The shade which is
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Antique John Pulham & Son Garden Sundial
Antique John Pulham & Son Garden Sundial
H 53.35 in W 25.99 in D 14.77 in
Antique Armillary Sundial on Terracotta Pedestal
By Blanchard
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This large scale antique armillary sundial on a terracotta pedestal is a Blanchard original
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Antique Armillary Sundial on Terracotta Pedestal
Antique Armillary Sundial on Terracotta Pedestal
H 88.19 in W 29.14 in D 23.63 in
19th Century French Table Sundial And Compass
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Brass sundial with folding gnoman. Wood painted base
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

David Beringer (1756-1821) Polyhedral Wooden Sundial
By David Beringer
Located in Firenze, IT
adjustable collar with turned fruitwood column, onto a rectangular base with inset compass well. Two labels
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Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Spanish Carved-Stone Fleur De Lys Garden Sundial
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish carved-stone sundial in fleur de lys motif. This vintage sundial from Spain has been hand
Category

20th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Mechanical Equatorial Sundial, Johann Michael Bergauer, Ante 1745
By Johann Michael Bergauer
Located in Milano, IT
). The sundial is composed of two overlapping plates hinged together on the north edge. The base plate
Category

Antique 1730s Austrian Baroque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Silver Brass Pocket Sundial Compass French, circa 1780
Located in Firenze, IT
scales, inset compass well, mounted with hinged gnomon with bird indicator, the base engraved with
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver, Brass

19th Century Solar Signal Cannon on Marble Sundial
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredibly cool 19th century solar powered signal canon marble sun dial base. This signal cannon
Category

Antique 19th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble, Iron

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). Paris, circa 1700
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Antique Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Other

French Early 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Quarter Strike Clock with Sundial
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
strike clock with sundial, signed Robert et Courvoisier. The clock is raised on an ebonized fruitwood
Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Vintage Concrete French Neoclassical Cherub Putti Garden Fountain Pedestal Base
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage concrete fountain / planter / or sundial pedestal base featuring three children / Cherubs
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary tabletop sculpture in bronze based on form of Fibonacci Sequence
By Thomas Joynes (British)
Located in London, GB
base. Thomas Joynes first discovered his love of making as a boy when he explored the woodlands of
Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Unique bronze tabletop sculpture based on forms made by folding pleated paper
By Thomas Joynes (British)
Located in London, GB
sundial. Most usually his work is commissioned for outside locations, such as gardens, courtyards and
Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Editioned bronze tabletop sculpture based on forms made by folding pleated paper
By Thomas Joynes (British)
Located in London, GB
sundial. Most usually his work is commissioned for outside locations, such as gardens, courtyards and
Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Midcentury Bronze Astrological Armillary Lamp by Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Rio Vista, CA
armillary sundial sphere. The lamp was produced by Frederick Cooper Chicago, Illinois. The top is fitted
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Swedish Sun Clock or Armillary Sun Dial Attributed to Sune Rooth
Located in Plainview, NY
holding spherical rings, evoking a sense of celestial harmony. Resting upon a sturdy wooden pedestal base
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Round Brass Palm Tree Legs Accent Table by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
feature sculpted brass palm tree legs. The table has finely detailed floral motif walnut inlay sundial
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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Marble Pedestal in Green Marble
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
hold a sculpture, object of art, or perhaps a sundial. Note: Piece is made in three sections. Base
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Marble

19:00 _ White Ceramic and Copper Gold Details Handcrafted Rectangular Tray
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
copper based paint recalls the recurring decorative element in Italian squares, whether it be a sculpture
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Copper

19:00 _ White Ceramic and Platinum Details Handcrafted Rectangular Tray
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
platinum based paint recalls the recurring decorative element in Italian squares, whether it be a sculpture
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Platinum

A Fine 19th Century Noon Day Cannon
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Fine 19th Century Meridian or Noon Cannon, Large Marble Base into which is carved a sundial with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

A Fine 19th Century Noon Day Cannon
A Fine 19th Century Noon Day Cannon
H 11.42 in W 15.36 in D 13 in
19:00 _ White Ceramic and 24-K Gold Details Handcrafted Rectangular Tray
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
gold based paint recalls the recurring decorative element in Italian squares, whether it be a sculpture
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Gold

Tabletop sculpture in brushed brass inspired by proportions of the Golden Ratio
By Thomas Joynes (British)
Located in London, GB
'Aurora' by British sculptor Thomas Joynes is based on the Golden Ratio, with perfectly
Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Brass

Light Clocks' Floor Lamp by Cometabolism Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
time on a sundial, the ancients had only a rough sense of time, yet comically in reality the actual
Category

2010s Asian Floor Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

End XIX Century Brass and Glass Hourglass Antique Time Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Sand hourglass, brass container with circular base and tapered columns in the center and blown
Category

Antique 1890s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Rare Louis XVI Period Portico Clock by Jacques-Claude-martin Rocquet
Located in Paris, FR
flowers spring on each side. The wire sundial is decorated with a radiant cherub in finely chased bronze
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Month-Going Regulator Clock by Deshays à Paris
Located in New Orleans, LA
“Sun in advance” and “Sun behind,” simulating solar time as it would be shown by a sundial. The lower
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Steel

Late Georgian Mahogany Musical Table Clock
Located in London, GB
a stepped plinth base over scrolling foliate feet, the pointed arch, gilt brass dial mask finely
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Interlude, Abstract Painting
By John Gardner
Located in San Francisco, CA
brief pause in time - a sundial locked in position, a butterfly with wings fully extended, an abstract
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Set of Three Italian Early 19th Century Gouaches
By Michelangelo Maestri
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
holding a sundial and the other an hourglass above rabbits, a lamb, a pedestal at one side and, most
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Midsummer Ballet Suite, Dancer and Sun Dial, Canvas Painting by Gerard Tunney
By Gerard Tunney
Located in Deddington, GB
version of " A midsummer night's dream" The dancer contemplates a sundial which echos the ballets theme of
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Midsummer Night’s Dreamers and Midsummer Ballet Suite diptych
By Gerard Tunney
Located in Deddington, GB
rehearsals. The ballet is based on Shakespeare’s famous play. The green colours and foliage echo the forest
Category

2010s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine
Located in London, GB
(ormolu) clock features a plinth-like clock case, set at the centre of a horizontal rectangular base. The
Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Tabletop sculpture constructed from flitches of book-matched walnut and brass
By Thomas Joynes (British)
Located in London, GB
vegetables. Joynes previously undertook a larger commission based on this principle for The Crown Estate at
Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Midsummer ballet suite.Dancer and sun dial, Gerard Tunney, Original Painting
By Gerard Tunney
Located in Deddington, GB
dancer contemplates a sundial which echos the ballets theme of the passing of time. The colours are meant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Theories of Planetary Motion: An 18th C. Framed Celestial Map by Doppelmayr
By Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr 1
Located in Alamo, CA
celestial chart/map depicts movements of the planets based upon the theories of Copernicus and Kepler. Both
Category

Early 18th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Theories of Planetary Orbits: A Framed 18th C. Celestial Map by Doppelmayr
By Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr 1
Located in Alamo, CA
with a sickle among the cloud filled heavens. The circles in three corners of the map are based on
Category

Early 18th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Antique Composition Balustrade or Sundial Base, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique composition garden bulbous shaped balustrade. This balustrade would make fantastic sundial
Category

20th Century European Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Stone

Antique Composition Balustrade or Sundial Base, 20th Century
Antique Composition Balustrade or Sundial Base, 20th Century
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H 25.6 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
18th Century Sundial
Located in Hungerford, GB
An original 18th century sundial pedestal base with a later bronze armillary sphere. The pedestal
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Sundials

18th Century Sundial
18th Century Sundial
H 70.87 in Dm 17.72 in
Cubic Sundial, 18th Century
By David Beringer
Located in Paris, FR
With five gnomon on each face Wood and paper enhanced watercolors Base with a compass Signed: D
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Antique 1750s European Sundials

Materials

Wood, Paper

Cubic Sundial, 18th Century
Cubic Sundial, 18th Century
H 5.71 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in
Large Swedish Copper Garden Sundial, 1960
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Large Swedish copper garden sundial, 1960. This garden sundial is slightly larger in size than the
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Sundials

Materials

Copper

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Sundial Base For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sundial base available at 1stDibs. Each sundial base for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sundial base — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A sundial base made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular.

How Much is a Sundial Base?

A sundial base can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $1,000 and the highest can go for as much as $7,840.