“

Make time, save time
While time lasts.
All time is no time
When time is past.

 ”

Armillary Sphere X714

Designed exclusively for Haddonstone, the Armillary Sphere is calibrated to tell solar time and features the Haddonstone sundial verse.
Made from solid brass throughout, the Armillary Sphere has three rings depicting the equator, the meridian and a colure. The gnomon, designed in the form of an arrow, casts a shadow onto the equator band which is engraved with Roman numerals.
The sphere is supported by a cruxiform stand on a circular base for securing to the plinth. Fixing screws are supplied.
As a special service we are able to supply the Armillary Sphere calibrated to any country in the world.

Diameter: 530mm (20 7/8")
Height: 660mm (26")
Width of base: 190mm (7½")
Weight: 7kg (15½ lb)

Adam Sundial Plinth D130
(Registered Design No. 2013394)

(for Armillary Sphere X714)
A sundial makes a useful vertical emphasis in a garden design. You may need only one such feature as a focus for your entire plan. This octagonal sundial plinth, in the style of Robert Adam, is decorated with masks and margents of husks and provides an elegant support for Haddonstone’s Armillary Sphere sundial.

Width of table: 430mm (17")
Width of plinth base: 430mm (17")
Height of plinth: 1070mm (42")
Weight of plinth: 152kg (335 lb)

 

 

Adam Sundial Plinth D135
(Registered Design No. 2013395)

(for Dial and Gnomon X710)
This octagonal sundial plinth is similar to the Adam Sundial Plinth D130. However, it features a larger table for use with the large sundial plate and gnomon X710.

Width of D135 table: 520mm (20½")
Width of plinth base: 430mm (17")
Height of plinth: 1070mm (42")
Weight of D135 plinth: 164kg (362 lb)

    

 

 

 

    

Jacobean Figured Sundial Plinth D280
Jacobean Pedestal B150

A circular table supported by three putti and mounted on a pedestal enriched with fluting and ovolo ornament. This piece can also be supplied as a fountain centrepiece. See also the Figured Bird Bath. The pedestal is available separately (see below for details of brass dial).

Diameter of table: 520mm (20½")
Diam. of figured plinth base: 335mm (13¼")
Height of figured plinth: 720mm (28¼")
Width of pedestal cap: 410mm (16¼")
Width of pedestal at base: 385mm (15¼")
Height of pedestal only: 620mm (24½")
Height overall: 1340mm (52¾")
Weight of figured plinth: 85kg (187 lb)
Weight of pedestal only: 110kg (242 lb)
Weight overall: 195kg (429 lb)

 

 

 

 

Doric Sundial Plinth D150

This classical design with fluted shaft and moulded capital and base looks ideal on terraces or raised platforms (see below for details of brass dials).

Diameter of table: 355mm (14")
Width at base: 445mm (17½")
Height: 1080mm (42½")
Weight: 137kg (302 lb)

 

 

    

Baluster Sundial Plinth D140
(Registered Design No. 2030823)

This simple baluster sundial design features cyma reversa moulding to both the square base and table. In each corner the table top has been decorated with vermiculated rustication (see below for details of brass dial).

Width at top: 320mm (12½")
Width of base: 320mm (12½")
Height: 875mm (34½")
Weight: 51kg (112 lb)

Baluster Sundial Plinth D145
(Registered Design No. 2030823)

(Not illustrated)
As Baluster Sundial D140 (see above) but without recessed top, thereby allowing customers to use their own sundial plate

 

 

 

XVIII Century Sundial Plinth D250

A well-proportioned baluster sundial with artificial leaf design around the bowl and table (see below for details of brass dial).

Diameter of table: 335mm (13¼")
Width at base: 455mm (18")
Height: 990mm (39")
Weight: 112kg (248 lb)

    

 

    

Georgian Sundial Plinth D260
(Registered Design No. 2030286)

A beautiful baluster-style sundial, after James Gibbs. The sundial table is decorated with artificial leaf mouldings repeating the design at the base of the strigillated baluster shaft (see below for details of brass dial). See also Georgian Bird Bath.

Diameter of table: 335mm (13¼")
Width of base: 335mm (13¼")
Height: 845mm (33¼")
Weight: 73kg (161 lb)

Georgian Sundial Plinth D265
(Registered Design No. 2030286)

(Not illustrated)

As Georgian Sundial D260 (see above) but without recessed top, thereby allowing customers to use their own sundial plate.

 

Brass Dials and Gnomons
Designed exclusively for Haddonstone, these beautiful solid-brass dials and gnomons are accurately calibrated to five-minute intervals and feature the Haddonstone sundial verse:

“

Make time, save time
While time lasts.
All time is no time
When time is past.

 ”

Note: Plinths and dials are priced separately –.

   

 

Brass Dial and Gnomon X710
(for D280 & D135 Plinth)

Diameter of dial: 405mm (16")
Height of gnomon: 185mm (7¼")
Weight: 2.7kg (6 lb)

 

Brass Dial and Gnomon X700
(for D140, D150, D250 & D260 Plinths)

Diameter of dial: 290mm (11½")
Height of gnomon: 125mm (5")
Weight: 1.1kg (2½ lb)