Named after the Goddess of hearth and home, this attractive ten inch armillary sphere makes a wonderful indoor ornament, and wherever placed seems to emanate an aura of mysticism, a symbol of peace and tranquillity from a bygone era.
Made of brass and copper bronze, this armillary is made to the same standards and of the same materials as all our sundials, so it can of course be placed in any outdoor setting if preferred.
The underside of the base has a green baize covering to protect furnishings.
Alternatively, the base could be drilled with two fixing holes for outdoor fixing if required.
An armillary sundial is without doubt a desirable garden feature, but its appeal is not limited to the great outdoors, it will also lend itself to serve as a wonderful focal point in the home; placed in study or sitting room, an armillary sphere seems to attract, or become a focal point stimulating quiet contemplation or spiritual inspiration.
A Vesta can be supplied lightly patinated to give a rich antique sheen, or as the non patinated natural brass and copper bronze option.
The motto for this dial
Umbra dum tempus fugit quiesco
Size 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 (30 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.
