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Place of Origin: European
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.
Category
1950s Vintage European Sundials
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Swedish Atlas Astrology Garden Armillary
Located in Vienna, AT
A Swedish garden armillary, manufactured in the 1950s in Sweden.
Category
1950s Vintage European Sundials
Materials
Brass
Carved Italian Marble Sundial with Iron Gnomon
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Sundials
Materials
Marble, Iron
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Gothic Antique European Sundials
Materials
Stone, Composition, Metal, Steel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Sundials
Materials
Stone, Copper, Metal
Tabletop Antique Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the early 20th century, this small tabletop antique garden sundial sees a stylistically carved York stone base below a later horizon...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Sundials
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Reclaimed Neoclassical Style Armillary Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian European Sundials
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Steel
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.
Category
1950s Vintage European Sundials
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Rare Pilkington & Gibbs Ltd Antique Heliochronometer Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A rare antique brass heliochronometer sundial by renowned makers Pilkington & Gibbs Ltd.
Suitable for interior and exterior use, this sundial has characterful weathering to create a...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian European Sundials
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Victorian English Medieval Styled Solid Bronze Architectural Sundial
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Presumably having English origins, this antique solid bronze sundial is ornately cast with a series of Medieval figures across the top portion and standing in the facade of an arched...
Category
Late 19th Century Medieval Antique European Sundials
Materials
Bronze
Antique Swedish Atlas Sundial
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Antique Swedish Atlas Sundial in Original condition.
Category
1920s Primitive Vintage European Sundials
Materials
Concrete, Metal
19th Century French Cast Iron and Marble Sundial
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French garden sundial with heavy cast iron column base and carved marble dial plate with bronze gnomon. Nicely detailed bal...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique European Sundials
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Iron
Large Antique Carrara Marble Sundial Plate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Georgian Antique European Sundials
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique Sundial done in wrought iron and brass with heavy patina, Germany 1800s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful antique Sundial. It is made of wrought iron and brass, which got green patina due to its age. Made in France...
Category
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique European Sundials
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Art Nouveau Glazed Stoneware Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Sundials
Materials
Stoneware
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 pedestal also painted in black lacquer. It is missing one strip of numbers on the inside ring but makes a beautiful over-sized sculpture for a variety of decor styles.
Please note the listing is for the sculpture only. The antique white pedestal...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Sundials
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Sundials
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Sienna Marble Baluster Form Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This early 19th century antique marble sundial is an elegant centrepiece for gardens traditional and modern alike.
Beautifully weathered, the Sienna column displays natural veining ...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique European Sundials
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Gothic Antique European Sundials
Materials
Stone, Composition, Metal, Steel
18th Century French Stone Sundial
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A impressive late 18th century French sandstone sundial mounted on a custom lade iron stand. The Latin numerals finely carved at both sides an...
Category
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique European Sundials
Materials
Sandstone
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Sundials
Materials
Stone, Granite, Metal, Copper
Rare Large Antique Cherub Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large early 20th century antique garden sundial supported by three weathered lead cherubs. This rare and unusual sundial is unlike anything w...
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian European Sundials
Materials
Stone, Metal, Bronze, Lead
Antique Swedish Sundial
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Antique Swedish Sundial in original condition.
Category
1910s Primitive Vintage European Sundials
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Victorian Sandstone Sundial
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb weathered Victorian sandstone sundial of baluster form with a molded circular base.
The top has a circular lead dial with Roman numerals and sun detailing to the face and a...
Category
Late 19th Century High Victorian Antique European Sundials
Materials
Sandstone, Lead
Scottish Sundial
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
An eternally functioning timepiece, this 19th century Scottish sundial adds a bold statement to every environment. Atop a grand sandstone pillar, thi...
Category
19th Century Antique European Sundials
Materials
Sandstone
Reclaimed Red Granite Sundial with Negretti & Zambra Dial Plate
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking reclaimed Scottish red granite sundial pedestal topped with a bronze dial plate by Negretti and Zambra, circa 1880. This antique sundial is ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Sundials
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Granite, Metal, Bronze
Reclaimed Armillary Sundial on Limestone Pedestal
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian European Sundials
Materials
Limestone, Stone, Steel
Large Antique Octagonal Bronze Sundial c.1872
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique octagonal bronze sundial inscribed ‘J. Appleyard, Leeds,1872’, originally from Brinkley Hall, Cambridge, a Grade II listed building with origins dating back to the la...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique European Sundials
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Sundials
Materials
Brass
French Antique Copper & Iron Garden Sundial late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique Garden sundial, in Iron and Cooper to be embedded in the support of your choise.
The Roman numerals engraved on the copper band are use...
Category
1890s Antique European Sundials
Materials
Copper, 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...
Category
20th Century Victorian European Sundials
Materials
Stone, Metal
Slate Sundial, Decorated And Dated 1704
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Slate sundial engraved and decorated with cornucopias, shells and a crown topped with the motto "In Hoc Signo Vinces", which can be translated as "by this sign you will overcome" and...
Category
Early 18th Century Louis XIV Antique European Sundials
Materials
Slate
English Late 19th Century Sundial with Carved Limestone and Bronze Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English sundial from the late 19th century, with carved limestone and bronze top. This English sundial features an obelisk-shaped base, raised on a pyramidal plinth, with cut-off ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Sundials
Materials
Sandstone, Bronze
French 16th Century Sundail - Cadran Solaire
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional Gothic Period French Cadran Solaire - Sundail beautifully carved from stone. Fabulous patina. A perfect accent to any garden.
Category
16th Century Antique European Sundials
Materials
Stone
Rare Diminutive 18th Century Sundial Plate Signed and Dated
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Rare Diminutive 18th Century slate sundial plate inscribed by the maker and the commissioner or owner of the house it was for as well as dated 1784.. Wonderful feel and patination. F...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique European Sundials
Materials
Slate
English Lead Sundial On Painted Wood Base . Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English lead sundial resting on fluted painted circular wood base. Mid 19th Century
Category
1840s William IV Antique European Sundials
Antique Marble and Bronze Noonday Cannon Sundial with Terracotta Pedestal
By Alexandre Louis Chevalier de Marolles de Lucé
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique marble and bronze noonday cannon sundial by Louis Marie Arthur Chevalier (1830-1874).
Noonday Cannon Sundial
This sundial is inscribed ‘CONSTRUIT PAR ARTHUR CHEVALIER PALAIS’. It is based on a noonday cannon commissioned by the Sun King, Louis XIV, for the gardens of Versaille. This miniature bronze cannon...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique European Sundials
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Square Marble Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 19th century square marble sundial dating to circa 1893. This Victorian wall mounted sundial stands out with its black painted iron gno...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Sundials
Materials
Stone, Marble, Iron
Antique York Stone Sundial of Baluster Shape
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An English carved York limestone sundial of baluster shape, fitted with its original slate sundial plate and bronze gnomon. Various fine inscriptions are etched into the slate plate,...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Sundials
Materials
Stone, Metal, Bronze
Antique English Verdigris Bronze Sundial Plate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique European Sundials
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique 18th Century George II Limestone Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique mid 18th century George II limestone sundial with a bronze sundial plate. Dating to circa 1750, this striking English sundial showcases an unusual bulbous shape on an impr...
Category
Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique European Sundials
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Bronze
Antique Hand-carved Portland Stone and Brass Sundail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved Portland stone pedestal with a brass sundial plate. Base and pedestal, 2 pieces. Late 17th/early 18th century.
Portland stone is a limestone geological formation datin...
Category
Late 17th Century Antique European Sundials
Materials
Limestone, Brass
Reclaimed Bronze Garden Sundial on Alabaster Pedestal
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Unusually mounted on an alabaster pedestal, this early 20th century reclaimed bronze sundial is an elegant centrepiece for gardens traditional and modern alike.
Beautifully weather...
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian European Sundials
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
