This beautiful brass armillary features the bands of the Solstice, the Tropics, the Equinox, the Equator with mounted Roman numerals to indicate the time, the Ecliptic marked with the signs of the Zodiac, an arrow gnomon fitted with a central orb to mark the changing of the seasons, and a stanchion displaying the moon.
Brass armillaries can be given a weathered appearance if required.
The motto for this dial
And pluck till time and times are done
The silver apples of the moon
The golden apples of the sun.
Size 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 (39 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.
More photographs
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.
Letters about the Ecliptic
Many thanks for the beautiful Ecliptic armillary sphere which you sent at the beginning of the month. Fortunately I was able to keep it hidden from my husband and he was thrilled to receive it as a birthday present. He is delighted by both the design and craftmanship, and has already chosen a spot for it in the garden. I know it will give us lots of pleasure. Thanks again for an excellent product and service. Regards
Thanks again for an excellent product and service. Regards
Dear Robert
I just wanted to say a big thank you for the Ecliptic. My parents received it yesterday and are thrilled with it
Best wishes
Hello Robert,
It was so nice to meet you and we just wanted to email you to say thank you so much for the quality and workmanship of the Ecliptic armillary sundial. We are absolutely thrilled with it and it is even lovelier than we expected. It is the stunning centrepiece of our garden. Enclosed are a couple of photos as promised. Once again many thanks.
Regards
Dear Mr Foster
I have received the armillary [Ecliptic] today safe and sound. I am thrilled with it.
Thank you so much
