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Unusual Antique Victorian Brass Armillary Sundial – Circa 1880
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Unusual Antique Victorian Brass Armillary Sundial – Circa 1880

19th century
Description

An Unusual Antique Victorian Brass Armillary Sundial. The dial features a prominent gnomon intersected by a Roman numeral time band and engraved with the lyrical motto “Amiddst ye flowres I tell ye houres” written in archaic English (Amidst the flowers, I tell the hours).

This piece is not only a fully functional timekeeping instrument but also a sculptural object steeped in historical tradition and romantic appeal - ideal for gardens, terraces, or historical displays – circa 1880.

Measurements:

Height: 6" (approx. 15cm)

Width: 10" (approx. 25.5cm)

Depth: 10" (approx. 25.5cm)

Total weight: 1629g

In good condition – Deeply aged finish and signs of natural wear consistent with age and outdoor exposure. All engraved elements remain legible, and the gnomon and time band are structurally sound and securely attached.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Armillary Sundial to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181693
Dealers Internal Reference
P51918
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Description
An Unusual Antique Victorian Brass Armillary Sundial. The dial features a prominent gnomon intersected by a Roman numeral time band and engraved with the lyrical motto “Amiddst ye flowres I tell ye houres” written in archaic English (Amidst the flowers, I tell the hours).
fig 1. A square dark patinated brass sundial plate featuring engraved compass markings, verse inscription, and a curved armillary gnomon arc.
fig 1. Unusual Antique Victorian Brass Armillary Sundial – Circa 1880

This piece is not only a fully functional timekeeping instrument but also a sculptural object steeped in historical tradition and romantic appeal - ideal for gardens, terraces, or historical displays – circa 1880.

fig 2. A square dark patinated brass sundial plate featuring engraved compass markings, verse inscription, and a curved armillary gnomon arc.
fig 2. Unusual Antique Victorian Brass Armillary Sundial – Circa 1880

Measurements:

Height: 6" (approx. 15cm)

Width: 10" (approx. 25.5cm)

Depth: 10" (approx. 25.5cm)

Total weight: 1629g

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In good condition – Deeply aged finish and signs of natural wear consistent with age and outdoor exposure.
Kingsdown Antiques

All engraved elements remain legible, and the gnomon and time band are structurally sound and securely attached.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Armillary Sundial to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181693
Dealers Internal Ref
P51918
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Unusual Antique Victorian Brass Armillary Sundial – Circa 1880

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A square dark patinated brass sundial plate featuring engraved compass markings, verse inscription, and a curved armillary gnomon arc.
Unusual Antique Victorian Brass Armillary Sundial – circa 1880
Ref: SA1181693
A square dark patinated brass sundial plate featuring engraved compass markings, verse inscription, and a curved armillary gnomon arc.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSundials
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCompass rose engraving, Armillary gnomon arc, Inscribed verse
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 25.5 cm (10 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

FAQs

An armillary sundial is a astronomical timekeeping device incorporating graduated metal rings or arcs to track the movement of the sun and cast a shadow indicating the hour.

Late nineteenth-century sundials were predominantly crafted from cast or sheet brass, bronze, and stone to endure exterior weathering and maintain structural stability.

Authentic period sundials exhibit hand-engraved or deeply cast Roman numerals, authentic surface oxidisation, and precise directional markings such as a compass rose.

An antique sundial functions as a scientific curiosity when styled on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or study desk alongside leather-bound volumes and metallic accents.

Maintain the aged surface by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a light layer of neutral microcrystalline wax to guard against humidity.
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