This very special bronze armillary has been modelled on a three hundred year old Celestial Sphere constructed in the traditional manner. The pivoting globe is mounted on "Taurean Horns" with a fixed horizon, readily adjustable for latitude. It features the bands of the Solstice, the Ecliptic, the Tropics, and the Equator with fitted Roman numerals. The bronze is weathered to a rich antique sheen.
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.
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.
- In print
- Robert prints a page for this piece: The All-bronze Taurus and Orbis Armillaries (PDF).
Letters about the Taurus
Dear Sundials
Please thank everyone concerned in the production of the Taurus armillary. It's really lovely and we're delighted with it. You've all done a fantastic job!
Thank you
Hi Robert
I received the armillary [Taurus] and gave it to my friend. It's beautiful and he loves it.
Thank you!
Hello Robert,
Thought you might like to see where we have placed the Taurus armillary you made for my parents. The armillary has achieved the tribute and history of my parents lives that I spent months deciding on. Thank you for the time and care you took in getting the details right.
Kind regards
Hello Robert,
Just to let you know the piece [Taurus armillary] arrived this afternoon and was in perfect condition. The armillary is beautiful and extremely well made! As a mechanical engineer I appreciate fine workmanship and quality in hand built items. Thanks for the care in packing and I'll send some photos when I get it mounted. Best regards
Best regards
