Large Armillary Sundial with Cast Iron Pedestal
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Large Armillary Sundial with cast iron pedestal. A Victorian white painted, Cast Iron sundial pedestal.
Steel, Iron
Early 19th Century French Cast Iron and Marble Sundial, Circa 1830
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French Restauration style garden sundial with heavy cast iron column base and carved marble dial plate with bronze gnomon.
Marble, Bronze, Iron
19th Century French Iron and Cast Iron Sundial, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French iron and cast iron sundial, 1890s.
Iron
French Cast Stone and Iron Sun Clock Armillary
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast stone and iron armillary is ideal for the garden, having served as both adornment and as a timekeeping device for well over a century! The cast stone is showing true patina on ...
Cast Stone, Iron
Cast Iron and Copper Armillary
Located in Winter Park, FL
American armillary or sun dial made of copper with a cast iron base. Nice old weathered patina with some rusting on column form pedestal. Copper has a verdigris patina. As always, mo...
Early 20th Century English Cast Iron Sundial Garden Ornament
Located in Atlanta, GA
An excellent 20th century example of an English cast iron sundial. (Base measures 11”).
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Sundial on Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique cast iron sundial on pedestal, The circular 12" x 6" H sun dial cast with astrological signs and roman numerals, on a tapering polychromed column base.
Iron
American Cast Iron Sun Dial on Floral Pedestal, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron sun dial with a painted floral pedestal resting on a circular ringed base, Mid-19th Century.
Iron
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H 25 in W 49 in D 17 in
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Basket, Dog Grate with Solid Brass Sundials
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century early 20th century fireplace basket, dog grate. Blackened solid cast iron with polished solid brass sundials and decoration.
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
American Cast Iron Sundial Plate
Located in Woodbury, CT
This large octagonal cast iron plate has its original gnomon (pointer) and is cast with the motto "The Sunny Hours Are Mine".
Iron
Terracotta Neoclassical Pedestal Base Iron Sundial
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Cast iron sundial with a terracotta neoclassical pedestal.
Terracotta
American Cast Stone Sundial with Cast Iron Plate
Located in Woodbury, CT
This lovely and unusual form sundial in four parts is a marriage between an American cast stone pedestal with anthemion leaf decoration and a late 19th century American cast iron sun...
Cast Stone, Iron
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens. Pieces like this are often found anchoring gravel courtyards, nestled within...
Iron
$176Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28 in W 27 in D 16 in
Atlas Armillary Sundial in Pewter Finish with Brass Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
The Greeks have used sundials to measure time since 100 B.C. Reminiscent of classic Greek mythology, this Atlas Armillary Sundial will demand attention, whether placed in your home o...
Aluminum, Brass
$5,595
H 45.5 in W 21 in D 16 in
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 accented with a copper numeric b...
Stone, Copper, Metal
19th Century Copper Armillary Sphere on a Stone Pedestal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Copper Armillary Sphere on a Stone Pedestal 19th century copper armillary sphere set on a weathered 14” fluted stone pedestal which has acquired excellent patina from y...
Cast Stone
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...
Limestone, Stone, Steel
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...
Stone, Metal
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 st...
Stone, Composition, Metal, Steel
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 steel armillary sphere. A focal ...
Stone, Composition, Metal, Steel
Although typically decorative, antique and vintage sundials transport a guest in your home to a different era, their simple function a tether to the ancient world.
Humans have tracked time since the dawn of civilization. Before the invention of precise mechanical clocks, various materials including water and incense were used to mark the passage of time. The sundial was one of the earliest of these timekeeping devices.
The oldest known sundial dates back to 1,500 B.C. in Egypt. The very first sundials were simple stone blocks with markings and a vertical needle of wood or metal to indicate the hours with its shadow. Later Greek sundials had a gnomon parallel to the axis of the Earth. Some flat sundials from the Islamic world were directional objects for pointing the way to Mecca.
Mechanical clocks use a series of gears and springs to track time precisely; sundials rely on light and shadow. As sunlight crosses over a sundial, it casts a shadow that moves across the face of the dial as the Earth rotates.
There are now more accurate, easier and probably cooler ways to tell time, yet the sundial persists. It is not uncommon to find flat stone sundials among an assemblage of decorative elements in colorful gardens and standing sundials in expertly appointed outdoor spaces.
While garden sundials are among the most popular sundials today, sundials made of metal, stone, bronze and more can be found on 1stDibs to match any taste or setting. The collection also includes sundials of Scandinavian, British and North American origins.
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