21st Century and Contemporary Sundials

Topped by a four-ring iron armillary sphere with a lancing arrow gnomon, this sundial is supported by a baluster form column. Hand-carved from Italian limestone, the light gray stone has developed a striking patina of green, dark gray, and brown and features some visible fossil inclusions (most noticeably to the entablature). The bulbous column, which has been embellished with several slender protruding rings and thick lobes of gadroon, sits on top of two demi-lune stones that form a circular base. Our Italian baluster form sundial would make a fantastic garden ornament in a garden, courtyard, or front yard...

Hand-carved with a baluster form column, this Italian sundial is topped by a four-ring iron armillary sphere with a lancing arrow gnomon. The robust column has multiple incuts and pr...

Standing at over eight feet tall (99.5 inches!), this monumental stone and iron armillary sundial was hand-carved in Italy. The four-ring armillary sphere has a central arrow gnomon ...

The tapering nature of the column adds a touch of elegance to this limestone armillary sundial. Hand-carved in Italy, the column is topped by a molded entablature that supports the f...

The Greeks have used sundials to measure time since 100 B.C. Reminiscent of classic Greek mythology, this Atlas Armillary Sundial will demand attention,...

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...

This hand carved limestone armillary sundial with carved acanthus leaf décor and wrought iron sphere will make a grand statement in any garden. Inv...

Hand-carved in Italy, this limestone armillary sundial features an octagonal step beneath a column adorned with putti mascarons. Both the stone pedestal and the iron armillary sphere...

Hand-carved in Italy, this limestone garden armillary sundial features carved tassels and floral and foliate motifs. The wrought iron armillary has an ar...

This large limestone sundial with wrought iron armillary sphere will make a grand statement in any garden. Sometimes called an “equatoria...

A steel armillary sphere on pedestal crafted by John Hardacre, a Connecticut-based artisan, the sphere with four celestial rings and an arrow, the taper...