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Vintage Armillary or Sun Clock on Original White Pedestal Base, Denmark

$1,000

About

This vintage painted globe shaped garden ornament, called an armillary, is made up of metal bands, pierced by an arrow and supported by a mounting bracket. The base is an image of Atlas holding up the world. These "sun clocks" are still seen in the gardens of rural Denmark today. The majority of this sun clock has aged silver shade of paint that is peeling off (as seen in photos) with sign of rust and wear typical of an outdoor garden item. Many clients prefer the patina of iron in these garden items and will place them indoors as well. The inside of the bands has a copper patina along with the numbers 1-12 (to "tell time"). This item is being sold as is, in used condition as we found it in Denmark and may be missing small pieces, show signs of distress, loose joints/fittings, etc. The pedestal base is cast plaster and extremely heavy, will not be affected by wind; it also shows typical wear from over 75 years of outdoor use. Please take a moment to enlarge the photos and examine the details up close. Due to weight, this item will ship via a freight service; the globe can be easily separated/boxed separate from the base for safer transport.

Details

Dimensions
Height: 57.25 in. (145.42 cm)Width: 19 in. (48.26 cm)Depth: 16.25 in. (41.28 cm)
Materials and Techniques
Metal,Plaster
Place of Origin
Denmark
Period
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture
circa 1940
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location
Round Top, TX
Reference Number
Seller: 221791stDibs: LU923620034192
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Shipping & Returns

Shipping
Rates vary by destination and complexity.
Ships From: Round Top, TX
Return Policy
A return for this item may be initiated within 10 days of delivery.

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