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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
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Sundials
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Bronze
Rare Pilkington
Gibbs Ltd Antique Heliochronometer Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A rare antique brass heliochronometer sundial by renowned makers Pilkington & Gibbs Ltd.
Suitable
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sundials
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sundials
Materials
Stone, Metal, Bronze
Postmodern Glass Sundial from Royal Leerdam Crystal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Glass Sundial from Royal Leerdam Crystal, in None conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Sundials
Materials
Glass
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sundials
Materials
Brass
Large 19th Century English Bronze Verdigris Sundial Plate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large 19th century English bronze round sundial plate with Verdigris finish in very good
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sundials
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sundials
Materials
Stone, Metal
Bronze Sundial on Stoneware Baluster with Square Base
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
bronze gnomon overlooking an engraved dial plate. Flanking a doorway or garden gate, this sundial
Category
20th Century Sundials
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Bronze Sundial by Gunnar Nylund, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful sundial by Gunnar Nylund, made from bronze with great pale green patina. Decor of zodiac
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sundials
Materials
Bronze
Atlas Armillary Sundial in Pewter Finish with Brass Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
, this Atlas Armillary Sundial will demand attention, whether placed in your home or garden.
An
Category
2010s Indian Sundials
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$176 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Reclaimed Red Granite Sundial with Negretti
Zambra Dial Plate
By Negretti
Zambra
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
colour and timeworn look, this sundial will make a stunning statement piece in gardens and courtyards old
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sundials
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Granite, Metal, Bronze
Bronze Sundial Signed Charles Bryne London, Anno Dom 1742
Located in London, GB
The face engraved with a sun and bordered with a latin inscription “utque redit viam constans quam suspiris umbra funax homines non reditura sumus”
which translates to “The shadow f...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Sundials
Materials
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Medieval Sundials
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Sundials
Materials
Slate
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sundials
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Antique 1840s British William IV Sundials
Extra Large Antique Sundial in iron and bronze, France 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular extra large Antique Sundial or Armillary Sphere with an
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Sundials
Materials
Bronze, Iron
English Late 19th Century Sundial with Carved Limestone and Bronze Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
curves and clean lines, this English, 1880s sundial will be an excellent decorative accent in any garden.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Sundials
Materials
Sandstone, Bronze
Large Garden Armillary Garden Sphere
Located in Newtown, CT
Large Garden Armillary with oxidized finish. It is 64" wide at the arrow x 36" deep x 68" high
Category
Early 2000s Industrial Sundials
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Sundials
Materials
Stone, Copper, Metal
Large Garden Armillary
Located in Newtown, CT
Large garden Armillary that sits on the ground. Would look great with plantings around it. The
Category
Early 2000s American Industrial Sundials
Materials
Iron
$3,600
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish 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
Vintage 1950s Swedish Sundials
Materials
Brass
French 16th Century Sundail - Cadran Solaire
Located in Round Top, TX
. Fabulous patina. A perfect accent to any garden.
Category
Antique 16th Century French Sundials
Materials
Stone
20th Century French Metal Weather Vane On Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This early 20th-century French weather vane features a hand-cut and painted metal rooster perched atop an arrow, beautifully worn with layers of red, white, and blue patina. The scul...
Category
20th Century French Sundials
Materials
Metal
Large Tower Clock by H. Wheight, Malmesbury (1859) – Fully Functional
Located in Madrid, ES
Product Overview: An exceptional find for antique clock collectors and enthusiasts, this large tower clock dates back to 1859, crafted by H. Wheight of Malmesbury. The clock is in pe...
Category
Antique 1850s Sundials
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Keuffel
Esser Co 141547 Surveyors Compass in Case w Wooden Tripod Base
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Keuffel & Esser Co 141547 Surveyors Compass in Case with Adjustable Wooden Tripod Base. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century.
Measurements: Case: 10.5" H x 20" W x 6.25" D
Approxi...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Sundials
Materials
Metal
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 p...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sundials
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning contemporary iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 19"W x 10
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 17"W x 12.25"D
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style gold iron garden armillary sundial with
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French country iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 17"W x 10"D x
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 17"W x 10"D x
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 17"W x 10"D x
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French country iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial on a pedestal with a laurel wreath
USA, Late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Country Brass Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Country style brass garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Country Brass Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Country style brass garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 17"W x 10"D x
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 13.5"W x 12.75
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 16"W x 12"D x
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Brass Verdigris Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style green brass verdigris garden armillary
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Antique French Country Wrought Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning antique French country wrought iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Neoclassical French Country Metal Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Provincial or Neoclassical style cast aluminum garden armillary sundial
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage English Country Iron Verdigris Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style green iron verdigris garden armillary
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Neoclassical French Country Brass Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Provincial or Neoclassical style brass garden armillary sundial
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Country Gray Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French country style gray iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Brass Verdigris Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style green brass verdigris garden armillary
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Iron Black Garden Celestial Astronomical Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning contemporary black iron garden armillary sundial. This is an astronomical instrument
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial Held by Atlas
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial being held up by mythological Atlas
USA, Late
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Classical White Wrought Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
garden armillary sundial on stand
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 15.5"W x 15.5"D x 67"H
Very good
Category
Late 20th Century American Country Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wrought Iron
Charming Armillary Sundial
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iron garden ornament can be used as in home decoration, or even desk ornamentation. Bright
Category
20th Century Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Swedish Vintage Large Metal Armillary Sundial
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a vintage metal Swedish armillary of Atlas mounted on a wood plinth .
The armillary is supported on the arm of Atlas and there is banding with numerals on it . The numbers do...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal
Vintage Neoclassical Brass Armillary Sundial on Green Marble Base
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Provincial or Neoclassical style brass garden armillary sundial on a
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Neoclassical Brass Armillary Sundial on Green Marble Base
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Provincial or Neoclassical style brass garden armillary sundial on a
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Cast Stone with Bronze Sundial by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast stone organic baroque styled pedestal base with a bronze sundial atop. Fits perfectly
Category
Vintage 1950s American Baroque Architectural Elements
Materials
Cast Stone, Bronze
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Garden Sundials For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of garden sundials is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique garden sundials was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and iron. Find 487 antique and vintage garden sundials at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Garden sundials have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. neoclassical, Victorian and Georgian garden sundials are consistently popular styles. Austin
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Soner each produced beautiful garden sundials that are worth considering.
How Much are Garden Sundials?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $115 on the low end and $120,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Sundials for You
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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