Sun Dial Collection (page 3)

Africa, Namibia, Luderitz. Goerke Haus, example of traditional German colonial architecture, sundial

Bath Gardens and sundial, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

SUNDIAL, 1861. Wood engraving, English, 1861

VIATORIUM, 16th CENTURY. A 16th century English journey-ring or viatorium, a combination compass and sundial. Wood engraving, 19th century

Sketch of Hartwell House, Buckinghamshire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1846

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at her ancestral home
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, later Duchess of York, later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (1900 - 2002), picture with her mother, the Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne at her home, Glamis Castle

Universal Ring Sundial
A Universal Ring Sundial, a French sundial which indicates the time by light passing through the pin hole onto a graduated ring parallel to the earths equator. Date: 18th century

MODERN SUNDIAL
A little girl admires a modern garden sundial. Date: 1950s

Thornton House Sundial
An ancient sundial in the grounds of Thornton House, the Wirral, Merseyside, the residence of Lord Leverhulme

Little girl on a birthday postcard
A little girl on a birthday postcard decorated with pink flowers and a sundial. Date: early 20th century

Old sundial circa 2008

Sundial at Wimborne Minster, Dorset Date: circa 1910s

Sundial, RHS Garden Rosemoor, Devon, UK
Garden sundial. This sundial is used to measure time by the position of the sun. The shadow cast on the dial face points to indicate the hour of the day

Sundials on the Countess Pillar, Cumbria
Sundials on the Countess Pillar. The pillar was erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford, the Countess of Dorset, in memory of her mother Margaret. Photographed near Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Sundial

Face of a sundial

Armillary sundial
Close up of an armillary sundial in the Thames Embankment Gardens near the Savoy Hotel, London. The stainless steel sundial was made by Brookbrae Ltd in 1989 to mark the centenary of the Hotel

Sundial at Prague Observatory
Sundials and astronomical calendar at Stefaniks Observatory on Petrin Hill, Prague, Czech Republic

Botanical sundial, 19th century
Botanical sundial. This sundial was located in one of the parks or horticultural gardens in Chicago, USA, which included several such sundials

Sundial at Laugharne Castle, South Wales

Astronomical calendar Prague Observatory
Part of sundial and astronomical calendar at Stefaniks Observatory on Petrin Hill, Prague, Czech Republic

Dantis astronomical quadrant
The East face of Ignazio Dantis astronomical quadrant erected in 1572 on the facade of Santa Maria Novella, Florence. Its main purpose was to observe

Cylinder sun dial
Engraving of a cylinder sun dial. Also known as a shepherds or pillar dial, this is a latitude-specific design and so is not suitable for travel

Dantis Equinoctial Armillary
Located on the south facade of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, this armillary sphere was designed and erected by Ignazio Danti in 1572 enabling him, with other instruments

Bianchinis Meridian Line
In 1702 Pope Clement XI inaugrated the meridian line he commissioned from the mathematician and astronomer, Francesco Bianchini.Its purpose was to verify the Gregorian calendar reforms of 1582

Star trails over Stonehenge. Stonehenge is an ancient arrangement of large standing stones on Salisbury Plain, England. It is thought to have been built around 2000 BC by neolithic peoples

Light flares at Stonehenge, artwork
Light flares at Stonehenge, computer artwork. Stonehenge is an ancient arrangement of large standing stones on Salisbury Plain, England

Stonehenge at sunset. This ancient arrangement of large standing stones (megaliths) on Salisbury Plain, England, is thought to have been built around 2000 BC by neolithic peoples

Saxon sundial. Vertical semicircular sundial over a doorway in the south wall of a church. This sundial has been dated between 1055 and 1064 AD and is one of the oldest sundials in Britain

Stonehenge. This ancient arrangement of large standing stones (megaliths) on Salisbury Plain, England, is thought to have been built around 2000 BC by neolithic peoples

Plan for a garden, 1954
A 1950s garden laid out with flowering and evergreen shrubs, a rock garden, roses, herbaceous borders and a sundial

Corpus Christi Quad
The quadrangle of Corpus Christi College, Oxford. The college emblem, the pelican, can be seen on top of the central sundial

Dickens / Edwin Drood
Jaspers sacrifices

Giant Sundial
A giant sundial, looking almost like a modern day satellite dish, on the outside of a private cottage at Seaton Ross, Yorkshire

Woman and Garden Sundial
A woman sits pensively in a garden with a sundial

Trees / Holm Oak / Chromo
A holm oak

Sundial on mudejar gate and walls, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Sun dial clock, frescoed, St. Peters Abbey, Salzburg, Austria, Europe

Sundial on cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Shadowclock, trompe l oeil paintwork, Arenzano, Liguria, Italy, Europe

Garden sundial, Herstmonceux Castle, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Riquewihr, Alsace, France, Europe

Bath Gardens, Bakewell, Derbyshire, Peak District National Park, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Halls Croft, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sundial sculpture at the Adler Planetarium and city skyline, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

Sundial sculpture at the Adler Planetarium sundial and city skyline, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

A sundial on the church in St Just, Cornwall, UK
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Pottery near Sant Jordi, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

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"Capturing Time's Gentle Touch: Exploring the Enchanting World of Sundials" Step into a bygone era at Little Hall, Lavenham, Suffolk, England, where a sundial on a plate of slate stands as a silent testament to the passage of time. Inscribed with the poetic words "Noiseless falls the foot of time that only treads on flowers 1905, " this exquisite piece transports us back to an age when nature and art intertwined effortlessly. Traveling further across continents, we encounter Perran's remarkable sundial—a marvel crafted by Horace Walpole or Smith in 1910. Its intricate design and flawless functionality serve as a reminder that even amidst modernity, ancient traditions still hold their allure. As dawn breaks over Stonehenge in all its majestic glory, we witness the sun casting its first golden rays upon an unusual sundial. This enigmatic structure not only tells time but also unravels secrets hidden within its celestial patterns—an instrument both practical and mystical. Delving deeper into history reveals fascinating discoveries like the Sciathericon—a device used for determining time based on shadows—showcasing humanity's ceaseless quest to measure our existence against nature's rhythms. A stela adorned with fragments of an ancient calendar takes us back to civilizations long past; it whispers tales of forgotten rituals and cyclical reckonings. In Snowshill Manor's terraced gardens, frozen in monochromatic beauty through a vintage photograph from Country Houses of the Cotswolds, we find solace among meticulously arranged flora while gazing upon an elegant sundial. Here lies proof that man-made structures can harmonize seamlessly with nature's grandeur. Venturing into more ornate creations brings us face-to-face with brassware wonders—a night and solar clock composed of different discs depicting zodiac signs and timelines from 1568. These masterpieces remind us that craftsmanship transcends generations; they are timeless treasures that continue to mesmerize.