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Letters

Seventy one letters and emails from people who bought a sundial from Robert. They are set down as they were written, and without names.

Twenty four of them are about a present. Thirty name the piece. Four thank him for delivering it in person.

Hi Robert

We thought you might like a picture of the armillary sphere installed in our garden. We are thrilled with the result and have had many admiring comments. Of course we see it every day and as well as enhancing our garden, it makes us think of the bigger things in life like passing of time and our place in the universe.

Thank you for making such a lovely object

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  • Dear Robert

    A week ago today we were on our way to choose our sundial! It is now in our garden and looking superb. We wondered if you would like to call and see it in its new home whenever you deliver an order nearby. We would be so pleased to see you again, we really appreciate the care and craftsmanship that has gone into its construction and would love to hear more about them, maybe over a cup of tea?

    With good wishes and many thanks again

  • I felt I must write a few words to thank you for the superb Armillary and Pedestal you supplied for my husband's birthday present. It really is a magnificent feature in our garden, and greatly admired by any of our visitors. I would also like to add we very much appreciated your personal delivery service, most unusual in these modern times.

    With best wishes and regards

  • 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

    See the Taurus

  • Thank you for sending the Armillary which has arrived safely. We are delighted with it and hope to install it shortly. We have purchased a plinth which we feel will suit it admirably. The message is quite perfect and the finish and workmanship very special. We shall certainly cherish it. It was a great pleasure to meet you and admire your workshop.

    Yours sincerely

  • Dear Robert

    I know I'm probably writing this while you're still on your way home, but I just wanted to say how thrilled we all are with the sphere, it looks fantastic and my parents are delighted! Hope your journey home wasn't too bad.

    Regards

  • Many thanks for the new sundial, a splendid item which will look superb in the garden.

    With all good wishes

  • Dear Robert Foster

    The Europa armillary arrived safely yesterday and I am thrilled with it.

    Thank you, regards

    See the Europa

  • Dear Mr Foster

    As promised I now enclose two photographs of my armillary globe. My wife and I are extremely pleased with it and am sure it will give us many years of pleasure. Many thanks for your 'home delivery' service which was much appreciated.

    Yours sincerely

  • Sundial received, We are delighted with it, thank you for the prompt despatch. Now looking forward to some sun!

  • Robert

    Here is your photo! We are still enjoying the sundial, although it is now almost covered with flowers!

    With good wishes

  • Dear Mr Foster

    Firstly to thank you for my beautiful Armillary, it's just what I've always wanted, perhaps though better than I had hoped... Once again, many, many thanks for your beautiful work.

    Kind regards

  • Dear Mr Foster

    Many thanks for the beautiful armillary sphere which you made. My parents were thrilled with their Christmas present and it has been much complimented already.

    Kind regards

  • Dear Mr Foster

    Thank you so much for getting the Draco sundial to me in time for the presentation yesterday. It is perfect and the recipient was absolutely delighted with your beautiful craftsmanship.

    Yours sincerely

    See the Draco

  • Dear Robert

    Please find enclosed cheque for the sundial. We are very pleased with your work, and the head teacher at school is delighted... Many thanks once again for a lovely job.

    Yours sincerely

  • Just to say how pleased we are with the Mandala sundial, delivered safely yesterday. It is a wedding anniversary present to ourselves and something we will always treasure.

    Thank you very much

    See the Mandala

  • Thank you so much for coming all that way to install our new sundial. We are thrilled with it and it has been much admired by family and friends.

    With best wishes

  • Hi Robert

    Just wanted to say we have received the sundial and it's lovely, thank you so much for the speedy service.

    Many thanks

  • Dear Mr Foster

    I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you how pleased we are with the sundial. It is lovely and we feel it is a wonderful addition to our school.

    Thank you again

  • Hi Robert

    Just a quick e-mail to let you know that the sundial arrived yesterday. I am absolutely delighted with it and it's possibly the best present I'll ever give!! My husband is going to love it I'm sure and it will look beautiful in our garden.

    Many thanks. Best wishes

  • Many thanks for the beautiful Ecliptic armillary sphere which you sent at the beginning of the month. Fortunately I was able to keep it hidden from my husband and he was thrilled to receive it as a birthday present. He is delighted by both the design and craftmanship, and has already chosen a spot for it in the garden. I know it will give us lots of pleasure.

    Thanks again for an excellent product and service. Regards

    See the Ecliptic

  • 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

    See the Orbis

  • Dear Robert

    Just to let you know that I have received the Atlas Apollo Armillary and my wife and I are absolutely delighted with it. The armillary arrived exceptionally well packaged and was a pleasure to unwrap. It is now positioned correctly in the garden and really does look stunning. The Atlas figurine is completely different to anything that we have ever seen before and looks very fitting as a base to the armillary. Thank you so much for making it such a pleasure to order and receive such a high quality item.

    Kindest regards

    See the Apollo

  • Hello

    Just a quick note to say we have received our new Azure armillary sundial, we are extremely pleased with it, you have provided a friendly efficient service.

    Many thanks

    See the Azure

  • Robert

    We received the armillary [18" Orbis] and we love it.

    Thanks so much

    See the Orbis

  • Sundial has arrived in good order. Thank you very much for the prompt service, the actual [armillary] sundial is super, just what we required.

    Regards

  • I Ordered a Mandala armillary sundial from you for my husband's 70th birthday. Although I didn't give you much notice, it arrived with two days to spare, and very well packed. He is delighted with his present and it has pride of place in the middle of the lawn. If we had a little more sun, we might be able to tell the time!

    Thank you very much

    See the Mandala

  • The armillary arrived this morning, thank you for a very efficient service, We are delighted with it. I'll send you a picture when it's in place in the garden in France.

    Regards

  • To Robert Foster

    Our beautiful armillary sphere has given us so much pleasure, and has been greatly admired by all who visited our garden during the year

    With many thanks and good wishes

  • Hi Robert

    I received the armillary [Taurus] and gave it to my friend. It's beautiful and he loves it.

    Thank you!

    See the Taurus

  • We would just like to pass on our thanks for the excellent service you have given us in the manufacture and delivery of the sundial for... The finished product is perfect for the job and we look forward to using you again should the need arise.

    Many thanks

  • Hi Robert

    Just to confirm I received the sundial [Orbis armillary] earlier this week - thrilled with it - thanks very much!

    See the Orbis

  • Dear Robert

    Armillary arrived safely this morning. Thrilled to bits with it. It is beautiful, and I really appreciate the engineering skill that goes into making such a beautiful timepiece.

    Many thanks

  • Dear Mr Foster

    You very kindly agreed to make and dispatch an Apollo armillary sundial to me last month at very short notice. Firstly I would like to thank you for meeting my request and producing such a beautiful item. Secondly, I have just received a letter of thanks from the recipient of the gift, and I wanted you to know that it is very much admired and appreciated. Once again, my thanks to you for undertaking this work at such short notice.

    Yours sincerely

    See the Apollo

  • 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

    See the Solstice

  • Thank you very much, the sundial arrived yesterday and it looks beautiful. It will really look lovely on the Roman stone plinth. Thank you once again for your prompt attention.

    Best wishes

  • Dear Robert

    The sundial has arrived, and it is just wonderful. Thank you very much for making such a perfect present for our daughter and son-in-law to commemorate their wedding. I am sure they will be thrilled with it. They are already planning their new garden and this will form a centrepiece.

    Many thanks again

  • Dear Robert

    My Draco armillary arrived today, looks great, exactly what I was looking for. Will send you a photo once I get it installed on its plinth.

    Thanks for your help

    See the Draco

  • Dear Robert

    The sundial arrived safe and sound last week, and we are absolutely delighted with it!

    Many thanks and kind regards

  • Good Afternoon Robert

    Apologies for the delay, but I wanted to thank you for the beautiful work on the armillary you made for me. As you may recall, this was a gift for my wife on the occasion of her birthday and she was absolutely thrilled to bits with it. The armillary will have pride of place in our garden for many years to come.

    Thank you very much for the excellent service

  • 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

    See the Taurus

  • Dear Robert

    I just wanted to say a big thank you for the Ecliptic. My parents received it yesterday and are thrilled with it

    Best wishes

    See the Ecliptic

  • Dear Mr Foster

    The sundial arrived on Saturday morning and it is fantastic! I am so happy with it - it's absolutely beautiful. Thank you for all your efforts in making (what will be) a wonderful present for my parents. I will certainly be recommending your company in the future.

    Best wishes

  • Dear Mr Foster

    The armillary arrived this afternoon. It is wonderful, even better than I had hoped. Thank you so much. It will be the centrepiece in our garden, beautiful. I can't wait to put it in position. Thank you again. I am speechless, it's really really great!

    Regards

  • 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

    See the Orbis

  • 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

    See the Solstice

  • Hello Robert

    It was so nice to meet you and we just wanted to email you to say thank you so much for the quality and workmanship of the Ecliptic armillary sundial. We are absolutely thrilled with it and it is even lovelier than we expected. It is the stunning centrepiece of our garden. Enclosed are a couple of photos as promised. Once again many thanks.

    Regards

    See the Ecliptic

  • Dear Mr Foster

    The Apollo with Atlas supporter arrived today, as you promised. It is already installed and I am delighted with it.

    Thank you very much

    See the Apollo

  • 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

    See the Solstice

  • Dear Mr Foster

    I have received the armillary [Ecliptic] today safe and sound. I am thrilled with it.

    Thank you so much

    See the Ecliptic

  • Dear Mr Foster

    It was with pleasure...that I recently found your website and decided to travel to visit your workshop. As a result of our meeting I have just received the sphere that you custom made to my requirements to be used as an indoor decorative object. I must drop you a line to thank you for your help, service, and workmanship, and also to let you know that I am delighted with the outcome.

    Kind regards

  • Dear Robert

    Many thanks for the skilled manufacturing of the Sundial and Pedestal, and also for your great service and turnaround in supplying this to us. My colleague retired yesterday and was made up with this retirement present. Next person to retire is in 18 months time, and I am sure I will be coming back to you!

    Kind regards

  • Dear Mr Foster

    Just to let you know that the armillary we ordered from you has arrived today as promised. It is gratifying to know that in these days of mass production, craftsmen like yourself are still producing traditional work of such quality.

    Many thanks

  • Dear Robert

    Thank you very much for the beautiful Orbis, I have delivered it to my son and he is extremely impressed with it.

    Best wishes

    See the Orbis

  • 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

    See the Taurus

  • Hi

    my armillary arrived yesterday safe and sound. It is simply stunning. I am happy that I think I have got the proportions right... Thanks again, it will be appreciated every time I look out of the window.

    Best wishes

  • Hello Robert

    I wanted to let you know that my husband was over the moon with his armillary which was an anniversary present to him. It is beautiful and we are both delighted. We have had many compliments about it.

    Thank you

  • Dear Mr Foster

    Your beautiful Ecliptic armillary sphere arrived safely today... I really appreciate you making this for me, it feels extra special that I had to wait for you to be able to handcraft one. I shall have hours of pleasure getting the right pedestal for it to have a place of honour in the garden. Then will come years of pleasure in enjoying its beauty and function.

    See the Ecliptic

  • Hi there

    Just to let you know, the armillary has arrived safely and is beautiful - it will make a lovely gift.

    Many thanks

  • The sphere arrived today - absolutely stunning! thank you,

    Kind regards

  • Mr Foster

    I wanted to let you know that my armillary arrived on Friday, and we love it! it is a perfect addition to our garden.

    Best regards

  • Dear Robert

    My beautiful armillary arrived yesterday. Thank you so much for your stunning artistry and craftsmanship. It is a beautiful piece of work. I am so very, very pleased!

    Best wishes

  • Dear Mr Foster

    Just to let you know that my armillary arrived safely yesterday. It is really beautiful and far too good to put outside!

    Thank you very much, all best wishes

  • Hello Robert

    We bought an Orbis from you last year and, now that the insallation and garden is finished (nearly!) I thought you might like a picture of the installation. It all looks very nice and is much admired.

    With very many thanks

    See the Orbis

  • Good evening Mr Foster

    We thought you would like to know that the square Regency sundial you made as a wedding present for our son and daughter in law was much appreciated...Thank you for your help and advice in choosing such a wonderful gift.

    Regards

    See the Regency

  • Hi Robert

    I just wanted to let you know that the sphere has arrived safely and it looks absolutely stunning - I'm chuffed to bits with it! Many thanks for all your hard work.

    Kind regards

  • Dear Mr Foster

    The sundial arrived at my home yesterday, and all I can say is Thank you, it is so beautiful...

    Best

  • Hi Robert

    Received my armillary [Ecliptic] today and I absolutely love it, so pleased, thank you! Am very excited to give it to my sister and her new husband this weekend. It's a real beauty and will look stunning in their garden, engraving is fantastic. I will recommend you whenever I can!...

    See the Ecliptic

  • Hello Robert

    Thank you so much for the sundial [Apollo] that arrived today. We are delighted! It is a 60th birthday present for my sister and I know she will be thrilled

    Thank you for all your hard work, it is much appreciated

    See the Apollo

  • Dear Robert

    Just to confirm that our armillary arrived safely yesterday. We are very pleased with the sphere, and it has exceeded our expectations. Thank you for such a good product...

    Kind regards

  • My sundial was delivered yesterday. It is beautiful and I am very pleased with it. It is a Golden Wedding present for my husband, and I am sure he will be just as pleased.

    Grateful thanks


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