Solstice
Armillary sphere in all bronze, or all brass
£300 to £525
Elegantly proportioned, the all bronze Solstice features the Colures of the Solstice, the Equinox, and the Equator with mounted Roman numerals. A stanchion holds a central orb that is pierced by the arrow. The orb also marks the changing of the seasons.
Brass armillaries can be given a weathered antique appearance if preferred.
The motto for this dial
Serene I stand amyddst ye flowres
To tell ye passing of y houres
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 (65 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 Solstice
Sundial [Solstice armillary] just delivered and unpacked. It is superb, we have erected it in situ on a tall stool and look forward to designing the surround over the Easter weekend. We look forward to showing it to our garden visitors on May 1st. We will send a photograph when it is completed. Thank you so much for a lovely impressive sundial.
Regards
Dear Robert
Sundial received. [Solstice armillary] I'm very pleased with the design and quality, I will send you some pictures during the summer!
Thank you so much
Dear Robert
I just wanted to say thank you very much for getting it [Solstice armillary] to us so speedily and for doing such a lovely job. It looks great and my husband absolutely loved it!
Many thanks again
