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
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
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
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
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 7.5"W x 6"D x 10"H Very good vint...
Iron
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
Vintage English Country Iron Bronze Garden Armillary Sundials, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of vintage English country or Neoclassical style bronze tone iron garden armillary sundials with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 7.5"D x 14.5...
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 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
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
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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
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
Vintage Regency Patinated Sundial
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning Vintage Regency patinated sundial showcases classic design elements with an elegant aged patina. Crafted in metal, it features intricate detailing that reflects the sop...
Concrete, Metal
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
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
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. Pieces like this bring structure and timeless character to a garden—equally at home centered within a...
Iron
Vintage English Country Classical Wrought Iron Garden Armillary Sundial on Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A large stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style wrought iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals on a stand USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 36"W x 24"D x 4...
Wrought Iron
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
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
Mid Century Scaphe Copper Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking mid-century scaphe form copper garden sundial, mounted on an angular Scottish granite base. This unusual sundial will make a stunning modern art piece at the centre of any...
Stone, Granite, Metal, Copper
Bronze Sundial on Stoneware Baluster with Square Base
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
fleurdetroit offers for your consideration: This eternally functioning timepiece is a beautifully weathered 20th century sundial. Sitting atop a beautiful stoneware baluster, this v...
Bronze
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 the arrow towards the desired sun-dial with the other two cupids holding the side sh...
Terracotta
Midcentury Outdoor Painted Iron Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
The outdoor stool is sturdy and made of tubular iron soldered together and painted.
Iron
Swedish Armillary Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This figural armillary of Atlas, constructed of metal with a copper numeric banding, hails from Sweden. Original matte black finish and mounted on a well-proportioned custom wooden p...
Metal
Mid-20th Century Old Metal Sundial with Brass Plates with Roman Numerals
Located in Raalte, NL
Old metal sundial with brass plates with roman numerals, this is also in a good condition. Originating from the mid-20th century. The measurements are, Depth 35 cm/ 13.7 inch. W...
Metal, Brass
Unavailable|$1,050
Vintage Swedish Armillary Sundial Attributed to Sune Rooth
By Sune Rooth
Located in Newtown, CT
Armillary sundial attributed to Sune Rooth mid 20th century. Faux bronze finish. 31.5" wide point to point, 16.5" wide and 28.5" high.
Copper, Iron
Unavailable|$1,770
Brass Bronze and Copper Armillary Sundial Attributed to Sune Rooth
By Sune Rooth
Located in Newtown, CT
Brass, bronze and copper armillary attributed to Sune Rooth. Warm patina traces of gilt. 28" wide at the arrow and the rings are 16" wide and it is 26.5" high.
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Unavailable|$1,882
Very Large Swedish Copper and Steel Garden Sundial, 1960
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Very large Swedish copper and brass sundial 1960 with Hercules holding a sphere. This is a very large sundial and for use in a garden, it has a metal base with drilled hole so that ...
Brass, Copper
Unavailable|$1,835
Large Swedish Mid-20th Century Garden Copper Sundial
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Large Swedish mid-20th century garden copper sundial- A very nice and large sundial made of copper with beautiful details. The sundial can be mounted easily to a rock or any foundat...
Copper
Unavailable|$2,121
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 other sundials that we have for sale. It is in a very nice condition without any d...
Copper
Unavailable|$2,200
Sun Dial Cast Stone
Located in Long Island, NY
A cast stone sun dial. This sundial has the most ornate detailed ornate cast stone column. The metal sundial with a nice patina.
Cast Stone
Unavailable|$544
Antique Large Weathered Patinated Reconstituted Stone Sundial
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique large weathered patinated reconstituted stone/concrete and brass sundial. We are unsure of the exact age, but suspect that it is 20 to 30 years old. Lovely aging and we...
Stone, Brass
Unavailable|$6,800
Equatorial Sundial
Located in Hudson, NY
Large steel sundial architect designed for his New Jersey garden retains black painted surface deep red painted arrow raised polished roman numerals was originally bolted so new legs...
Metal
Unavailable|$1,350
Witch Ball on a Stand
Located in den Haag, NL
Witch balls are traditionally made in Eastern Europe to keep away the birds from, The fruits. They were frightened at the sight of their flying image in these round mirrors. In the ...
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Garden Sundial "Grow Old Along With Me"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden sundial reading "Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be." USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11.13"W x 11.13"D x 4.5"H Very good vintage condit...
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Verdigris Garden Sundial "Grow Old Along With Me"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron verdigris garden sundial reading "Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be." USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11.13"W x 11.13"D x 5.5"H Very good vint...
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Verdigris Garden Sundial "Grow Old Along With Me"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron verdigris garden sundial reading "Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be." USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 11"D x 5.75"H Very good vintage c...
Iron
Vintage English Country Celestial Iron Garden Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden sundial featuring roman numerals and classical designs USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11.25"W x 11.25"D x 6.5"H Very good vintage condition with p...
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Verdigris Garden Sundial "Grow Old Along With Me"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron verdigris garden sundial reading "Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be." USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 10.5"W x 10.5"D x 4.5"H Very good vintag...
Iron
Stone Sundial with Barley Twist Stlyle Column with Natural Patina Inscribed Word
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Stone Sundial with Barley Twist Style Column with Natural Patina Inscribed Wording on dial 'Others so tell of Storms and Showers Only Count Yor Sunny Hours'. Its natural stone finish...
Cast Stone
VINTAGE CIRCA 1950's WEATHERED ARMILLARY SUNDIAL WITH STUNNING PATINATION
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite heavily weathered Armillary Sundial with beautifully aged patination Please note the deliver...
Stone, Cement, Copper
Vintage English Country Iron Verdigris Garden Sundial "Grow Old Along With Me"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron verdigris garden sundial reading "Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be." USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 11"D x 4"H Very good vintage cond...
Iron
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Sundial With Arrow
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden sundial featuring Roman numerals, a map of the globe, and an arrow USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 8"W x 8"D x 4.5"H Very good vintage condition. S...
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Garden Sundial "Mark Your Sunny Hours"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden sundial featuring Roman numerals and reading "Let others tell of storms and showers, I'll only mark your sunny hours." USA, Late 20th Century Measure...
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Garden Sundial "Grow Old Along With Me"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden sundial reading "Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be." USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11.25"W x 11.25"D x 5"H Very good vintage conditio...
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 7"D x 13"H Very good vintage condition.
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
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. USA, Late 20th Ce...
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. Stu...
Iron
Vintage Coastal Green Iron Seahorse Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage coastal country garden armillary sundial featuring a seahorse. Perfect for your Palm Beach or coastal home! USA, Late 20th Century Beautiful cast iron, painted g...
Iron
Sold|$2,790
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. 86 cm.
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Vintage English Country Iron Garden Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country style iron garden sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 8.5"W x 8.5"D x 5"H Very good vintage condition with patina throu...
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." USA, Late 20th Century Measures...
Iron
Vintage English Country Brass and Copper Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country style garden armillary sundial USA, Late 20th Century Beautiful brass and copper Measures: 17"W x 17"D x 21"H Very good original vintage condi...
Brass, Copper
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial sphere USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 6.75"D x 12"H Good vintage condition. P...
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x 6.75"D x 10.75"H Very goo...
Iron
Vintage Swedish Atlas Armillary Sundial Attributed to Sune Roth
By Sune Rooth
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Original Sun Clock or Armillary Sun Dial attributed to Sune Rooth, mid-20th century. Antique garden ornament from Sweden, known as a Sun Clock or Armillary Sun dial, with a c...
Copper, Wrought 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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