Armillary Sundial in Bronze on Limestone Pedestal

This reclaimed armillary sundial is a handsome focal point for a walled garden or courtyard. The sundial features a steel garden armillary sphere dating from the late 20th century ab...

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...

Bronze Armillary Sphere on a Cast Stone Base. Together it is 60" high and 32" wide at the arrow. The armillary sphere is 24" wide. Together they weigh approx. 240lbs. The sundial...

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...