Early 19th Century Sundials

This large antique garden sundial once resided in the grounds of Fort Belvedere, a Grade II listed country house in Surrey UK, built in the 1750s. Pictured is a black and white photograph of the front of Fort Belvedere circa early-Mid 19th Century showing what we believe to be this sundial in the centre of the driveway. Fort Belvedere was the residence of various members of the British royal family during the late 18th to mid 20th centuries. Perhaps the most notable was King Edward VIII, who signed his abdication at Fort Belvedere in 1936, passing the throne to his brother, George VI, and subsequently Queen Elizabeth II. This spectacular antique garden sundial dates from the 1830s, around the time when Fort Belvedere was undergoing significant renovations in a Gothic Revival style. To this day, Fort Belvedere remains a part of the British Crown Estate and resides within the grounds of Windsor Great Park. Part garden ornament, part sundial, the design is thought to be based on a ‘flower clock...

Mounted on a wood backing. Octagonal with engraved decoration and inscription "Ye Houres Fleeth awaye".

An early 19th century horizontal sundial by Cary London. This 12” diameter bronze sundial is finely engraved and has a 16 point compass rose in the middle. The sundial was meant ...

A beautifully weathered circular bronze sundial by Watkins & Hill, first half of the 19th century. The sundial was designed and calibrated to be used outside on a stone base in a gar...

Wonderful and rare piece. Slate sundail from the year 1814. Weathered and some small losses.

A fine example of a early 19th century bronze sundial with an elegant gnomon, measure: 15".

Wrought Iron Sun Dial with wonderful Patina and Lichen, cement bases and iron top