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Weathered Armillary Sphere Sundial
Vintage Garden UK
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Weathered Armillary Sphere Sundial

1920 - 1940
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ARMILLARY SUNDIAL ON A CONCRETE CORINTHIAN COLUMN BASE. The dial is made of copper, and has weathered to a lovely Verde Gris patina; the orb frame is 16 in (41cm) in diameter with an ornate arrow pointer, in very good overall condition.

127cm high

41cm diamter

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Vintage Garden UK has dated this Armillary Sphere Garden Sundial to the 1930s.

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SA1227455
Description
ARMILLARY SUNDIAL ON A CONCRETE CORINTHIAN COLUMN BASE.
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The dial is made of copper, and has weathered to a lovely Verde Gris patina; the orb frame is 16 in (41cm) in diameter with an ornate arrow pointer, in very good overall condition.
Vintage Garden UK
fig 1. A weathered metal armillary sphere with an arrow gnomon and verdigris patina mounted atop a carved fluted stone pedestal.
fig 1. Weathered Armillary Sphere Sundial

127cm high

41cm diamter

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

fig 2. A weathered metal armillary sphere with an arrow gnomon and verdigris patina mounted atop a carved fluted stone pedestal.
fig 2. Weathered Armillary Sphere Sundial

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Vintage Garden UK has dated this Armillary Sphere Garden Sundial to the 1930s.

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SA1227455
Vintage Garden UK
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2024
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Archive I A weathered metal armillary sphere with an arrow gnomon and verdigris patina mounted atop a carved fluted stone pedestal.

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Telephone 07968 450046 or 07377 527316
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Applyby Magna
Derbyshire
DE127AP
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A weathered metal armillary sphere with an arrow gnomon and verdigris patina mounted atop a carved fluted stone pedestal.
Weathered Armillary Sphere Sundial
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A weathered metal armillary sphere with an arrow gnomon and verdigris patina mounted atop a carved fluted stone pedestal.
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FAQs

Originating in ancient Greek astronomy, armillary spheres were developed as three-dimensional models of the heavens before being adapted during the Renaissance into decorative garden instruments for timekeeping.

The upper spherical structure is typically cast from brass, bronze, or iron to resist exterior weathering, while the supporting pedestal is usually constructed from stone, marble, or heavy cast lead.

Genuine outdoor age manifests as uneven verdigris oxidisation on copper alloys and natural surface erosion or lichen growth on stone components, rather than uniform factory-applied patinas.

In outdoor spaces, position the piece as a focal point at the intersection of garden pathways or centred within a lawn; indoors, it functions as a sculptural accent in a sunlit conservatory or foyer.

Avoid aggressive chemical cleaners; gently wash stone elements with plain water and a soft brush, while leaving natural metal oxidisation intact to protect the underlying alloy from further environmental exposure.
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