An impressive armillary constructed of bronze, weathered to a rich antique patina. The band of the Equator displays fitted Roman numerals which add to its remarkable solidity and remain easy to read even when the bronze has become stained with age. Other features include the Colures of the Equinox and Solstice, the band of the Ecliptic, and the rings of the Tropics. The gnomon arrow bears a central orb marking the changing seasons.
These quality bronze armillaries make fine family heirlooms.
The motto for this dial
Sol splendit omnibus
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 (20 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.
- In print
- Robert prints a page for this piece: The All-bronze Taurus and Orbis Armillaries (PDF).
Letters about the Orbis
Dear Robert
The sundial [Orbis armillary] was delivered yesterday evening, and I just wanted to tell you how pleased I am. It is just as described and looks fantastic.
Many many thanks
Robert
We received the armillary [18" Orbis] and we love it. Thanks so much
Thanks so much
Hi Robert
Just to confirm I received the sundial [Orbis armillary] earlier this week - thrilled with it - thanks very much!
Thank you Robert for the Orbis, safely received and now sitting proudly in my garden. Besides being a piece of fascinating astronomical interest it is also a work of art.
Best wishes
