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“A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in – what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.” – Victor Hugo, Les Miserables

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Armillary Spheres

armillary-topCapturing time in its sculptural form, an armillary sphere will bring an impressive focus to your garden. If you are looking for a very special gift, perhaps as a personalised wedding gift or to celebrate an important anniversary, an armillary sphere engraved with your thoughts and good wishes, makes a magnificent present that will last a lifetime.

Or if you are looking for something very special to add interest to your own garden, our handsome, handmade armillary spheres will bring pleasure to you, your family and friends for years to come.

The time being shown beautifully on this armillary

The time being shown beautifully on this armillary

Our armillary spheres have plenty of space for your own special words, dates, inspirational mottoes or good wishes. There is a list of our favoutite mottoes here and there are details of how much engraving you can include on our spheres here. (although this is just a guide and I try my utmost to fit on all your words).

To show your armillary sphere to best effect in the garden, we also offer a wide range of plinths suitable for both traditional and contemporary settings.

Our armillary spheres come in a range of sizes from 50cm up to an impressive 110cm diameter and can be made from marine grade Italian brass, verdigris bronzed or polished stainless steel.

The spheres are precision engineered and only ever made to commission. Each one is unique and will be made with your choice of words and for your precise location. For details of our dials please look at our brass, verdigris and stainless steel portfolio pages.

If you would like to commission an armillary sphere, you may wish to book a site visit to discuss your needs and to see our spheres displayed in your garden, although this isn’t essential and we will always make sure your armillary is just as you want it. To make an initial enquiry about an armillary sphere or to book a site visit please contact us here.

Getting my dials ready for the new Chelsea stand
Sunlight reflecting on stainless steel

Minimal and modern, stainless steel spheres have a contemporary edge.
A large armillary looking great in front of a flower bed

60cm on a Doric Plinth

 

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Equation of Time

Today your sundial will appear to be running 2 minutes and 12 seconds fast against GMT. (Please add an extra hour for British Summer Time.)

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Testimonials

Kepler was excellent, delivered within a few days of ordering and looks fantastic!
A special personalised wedding gift exactly as portrayed in the picture – a great success
Thank you it was as described and just what I expected, posted and delivered promptly
Very happy with the product – it was good quality and very pleased with the lettering
Beautiful sundial, lovely quality, well-packaged, very pleased with purchase!
Very pleased with the engraving as it is to be a special gift and it looks lovely
Lovely item. I asked for the wording to be arranged slightly differently and there was no issues. Thanks
Absolutely delighted. Very special.
This is a Christmas gift not yet given but I love it its beautiful
Received the sundial in the week, just to say a massive thank you for an excellent product. It is of great quality, really well engraved and will be a fantastic gift to present to our colleague on his retirement. Cannot fault the service you provided. I am sure I will be in touch again for a similar item.I would recommend your services to anyone.

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Border Sundials
Chapel Farm
Clytha
Abergavenny
NP7 9BW

T: 01873 840 297
E: office@bordersundials.co.uk

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