Celeste
Armillary sphere in blue anodized aluminium and brass, or copper-bronze and brass
£595
A stunningly beautiful centrepiece for any well-appointed garden or sunny courtyard. The bright sky-blue sphere of anodized aluminium is supported by "Taurean Horns" in brass, with brass Horizon, Tropics, gnomon with central orb, and mounted Roman numerals. With its fixed Horizon, the Celeste is readily adjustable for latitude.
The motto for this dial
Sic vita dum fugit stare videtur
Sizes and weights
Your inscription
Brass and Bronze are both excellent for engraving, Aluminium less so. The full globe armillaries offer an ideal surface for your personal message: along the top facing side of the Equator.
On sundials which do not have a surface suitable for engraving, a separate brass plaque can usually be fixed to the top of the pedestal to provide a fine alternative.
Robert's guide price for an inscription is from £65.00.
Shown along the top facing side of the equator band, which is where Robert cuts it on the full globe armillaries.
One line, up to 68 characters (32 so far). Longer wordings and verses are possible on some pieces, so ask Robert if yours will not fit.
Your wording travels with you to the next step. Nothing is ordered here: the commission page sets out the piece, the size and the wording for Robert to confirm with you.
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How to order
- Delivery
- Robert charges £20.00 to deliver an armillary or wall sundial.
- By telephone
- Card details are taken by telephone.01952 884057, the workshop01746 783714, the office
- By post
- Print the order form (PDF) and post it to Sundials, Maw's Craft Centre, Jackfield, Telford, TF8 7LS. Cheques are payable to SUNDIALS.
- In person
- The workshop and showroom are at Maw's Craft Centre in Jackfield. Please telephone first, to be sure someone is on hand.
