Umbra

Horizontal sundial in black-stoved aluminium with brass dial, gnomon and stand

£175

A representation of the Lunar Eclipse, this unusual upright sundial is adjustable for use in any northern latitude. Black-stoved aluminium with brass dial, gnomon and stand.

The motto for this dial

Let others tell of storms and showers
Only count your sunny hours

Size and weights

Overall height: 15 in. (380mm) · Diameter of plate: 7 in. (178mm)£175Approx weight 4.5lbs (2kgs)

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 across the plate below the hour lines, the way Robert's own printable blank sets it out.

The wording you would like cut

One or two lines, up to 68 characters (66 so far). Longer wordings and verses are possible on some pieces, so ask Robert if yours will not fit.

Or start from one of Robert's own mottoes

He keeps a longer list: A Few Latin Sundial Mottos (PDF).

Commission the Umbra with this wording

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

The Umbra upright sundial on its stone pedestal, the black crescent moon and brass dial seen against a garden lawn with trees and houses beyond. — Catalogue plate

A close view of the Umbra's traditional Sunny Face dial plate in brass, a smiling sun in relief at the centre surrounded by a ring of engraved lettering and an engraved date, with the brass gnomon rod rising through the middle. — Detail

How to order

Delivery: Robert charges £15.00 to deliver a horizontal sundial.
By telephone: Card details are taken by telephone.01952 884057, the workshop 01746 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.

Others in this collection

The all-brass Classic sundial resting on the top of a pale stone pedestal, its face engraved with a compass rose, Roman numerals, the Equation of Time scale and the motto SIC VITA DVM FVGIT STARE VIDETVR around the lower rim, with a curled brass gnomon casting a shadow and passion flowers growing behind it.

Classic £235

The square Regency brass sundial lying on a pale stone slab, its engraved Roman numerals running around three edges and fine hour lines fanning across the plate, with a plain brass gnomon casting a shadow and two orange gerbera flowers behind it.

Regency £200 to £220

The round Jacobean brass sundial seated on a pale stone plinth in a rockery, its slim brass gnomon throwing a shadow across the engraved hour lines and numerals, with yellow chrysanthemums and grasses growing behind.

Jacobean £195 to £210

The Presentation sundial bedded into a rough stone block on a lawn, its darkened bronze-toned plate engraved with Roman numerals and hour lines inside a black rim, fitted with a decorative openwork brass gnomon that casts a shadow across the face.

Presentation £225 to £255

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