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Hand-carved in Italy, this beautiful marble sundial has a turned iron gnomon that mirrors a thin twisted rope molding along the outer edges. Beneath the gnomon attachment are colored inserts that form a blue, red, yellow, and green compass rose, providing a colorful contrast to the cream marble with subtle tan and gray veining. As the earth rotates on its axis, the gnomon casts a shadow onto the marble which is incised with Roman Numerals on a stylized scroll. Directly under the tip of the angled gnomon is “XII”, indicating noon. The numbers to the left of XII run counterclockwise, starting with “VI”. On the opposite side, the numerals continue in a counterclockwise manner, terminating in a second “VI” (which would be PM if the sundial...

Large Armillary Sundial with cast iron pedestal. A Victorian white painted, Cast Iron sundial pedestal. The column is cast with four eagles and leave...

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...

A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 7"W x 6"D x 11"H Very good vintage cond...

An elegant antique art nouveau glazed stoneware sundial circa 1900, likely Doulton or Leeds Fireclay Company (LEFCO). This sundial was reclaimed from a garden in Suffolk. With its a...

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

An antique English bronze sundial plate with a character Verdigris finish dating from the mid 19th century. This large horizontal sundial plate is a beautiful, aged addition to a gar...

Dating from the early 20th century, this small tabletop antique garden sundial sees a stylistically carved York stone base below a later horizon...

A striking focal point for any garden, this impressive sundial pairs a mid 19th century gothic style stone pedestal by Austin and Seeley (unsigned) circa 1840, with a 20th century steel armillary sphere. Coupling composition stone intricacy with a contemporary armillary, this garden sundial offers a beautiful blend of antique and modern, perfect for instilling a courtyard or patio with history and interest. This gothic style pedestal appears in appears in Austin & Seeley’s catalogue dated 1841 (pictured). Here it is described as a ‘Rich Gothic Font, designed from Henry VII’s Chapel’ of Westminster Abbey, London. The drawing also appears in an advertisement from The Civil Engineers and Architects Journal 1839 (pictured), suggesting that this stone pedestal could date from even earlier. Austin and Seeley works were rarely stamped with makers marks. Austin & Seeley In 1828, Felix Austin established his own independent stone works...

Add style to your garden with this reclaimed neoclassical style armillary sundial. It features a steel late 20th century garden armillary sphere above an early 20th century limestone...

A stunning vintage English or French country or Neoclassical style iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 8.5"W x 6"D x 9"H Very good v...

A large antique Carrara marble sundial plate with a bronze gnomon, dating from the mid 19th century. This octagonal sundial plate is a beautiful, aged addition to an English country...