Mandala
Armillary sphere in copper-bronze and brass, or all brass
£295 to £325
Copper-bronze and brass; this beautiful bi-metal armillary is readily adjustable for use in any northern latitude. The horizon can be adjusted separately, secured by two "Mandala" flowers. The band of the Equator is fitted with mounted Roman numerals.
The motto for this dial
Carpe diem quam minimum credula postero
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 (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.
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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.
Letters about the Mandala
Just to say how pleased we are with the Mandala sundial, delivered safely yesterday. It is a wedding anniversary present to ourselves and something we will always treasure.
Thank you very much
I Ordered a Mandala armillary sundial from you for my husband's 70th birthday. Although I didn't give you much notice, it arrived with two days to spare, and very well packed. He is delighted with his present and it has pride of place in the middle of the lawn. If we had a little more sun, we might be able to tell the time!
Thank you very much
