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Material: Composition
Austin & Seeley Antique Armillary Sundial
Austin & Seeley Antique Armillary Sundial

Austin & Seeley Antique Armillary Sundial

By Austin & Seeley

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An impressive antique sundial pairing a mid 19th century gothic style stone pedestal by Austin and Seeley (unsigned) circa 1840, with a 20th century s...

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Mid-19th Century English Gothic Antique Composition Sundials

Materials

Stone, Composition, Metal, Steel

Austin & Seeley Gothic Style Armillary Sundial
Austin & Seeley Gothic Style Armillary Sundial

Austin & Seeley Gothic Style Armillary Sundial

By Austin & Seeley

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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...

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Mid-19th Century English Gothic Antique Composition Sundials

Materials

Stone, Composition, Metal, Steel

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