Sundials by Robert Foster

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HORIZONTAL DIALS

Our engraved brass dials are made from high quality 3mm brass plate, which means they are surprisingly heavy and robust

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Classic Engraved Sundial

CLASSIC

The beautifully engraved design includes a handsome compass rose, the Equation of Time, and the Latin motto:
SIC VITA DUM FUGIT STARE VIDETUR
Which translates as:
THUS LIFE, WHILST IT FLIES, SEEMS TO STAND STILL.

Diameter: 10.5 in. (270mm)

£195.00

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Tempus Fugit

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REGENCY

Regency Engraved Sundial

The uncluttered lines of the square Regency dial make it a firm favourite with those   seeking a stylish design within a historical context. There is ample room for an inscription of your own choosing which is included in the price.

Width: 10.5 in. (270mm)

£150.00

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Serene I stand amyddst ye flowres
         To tell ye passing of y houres

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Jacobean Engraved Sundial

JACOBEAN

A traditional and very pleasing design, in a style popular since the 17th century.  Our version of the Jacobean brass sundial also has ample space to include your personal message, or a suitable motto, included in the price.

Diameter: 9.5 in. (243mm)

£130.00

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Brass will soon tarnish if left to weather, taking on the
antique appearance most people find attractive. A light
polish now and again will, however, restore a vintage gleam.

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PRESENTATION

Presentation Engraved Sundial

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The brass plate is mounted on a one inch thick circular base of fine polished Welsh slate, making it heavy enough to sit in place without further fixing. It is also available without the slate for fixing direct to your  pedestal. The engraved design embodies ample space for your personal inscription  which is included in the price.

Diameter including slate: 11 in. (280mm)

£248.00

Diameter of brass only: 10 in. (250mm)

£185.00

A shadow round about my face
     The sunny hours of day will trace

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Umbra Upright Sundial

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UMBRA

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.

Overall height: 15in. (380mm)
Diameter of plate: 7in. (178mm)

                           £89.00

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Let others tell of storms and showers
I only count your sunny hours

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