Sundials and Armillary Spheres
Sundials were used to tell the time in the days before clocks and watches. Nowadays they make lovely garden decorations. We have many designs available, whether you are looking for a traditional and modern sundial. Based in Shropshire, UK often have sundials for sale in our showroom, while our full range is shown here.
Like a sundial, an armillary sphere is an ancient way of monitoring the movement of celestial objects. An armillary typically has the earth at the centre with hoops and bands around it representing the cycles of the heavens. They are ideal as a focal point in the garden and suited to both formal and natural planting schemes.
For ornamental use only.
For advice and inspiration, please see the following links:
Armillary Installation Guide | Sundial Installation Guide | General Care & Maintenance | Copper Maintenance | Brass Maintenance
![Celestial Armillary Sundial in Situ in the Garden Celestial Armillary Sundial in Situ in the Garden](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/c/e/celestial_armillary_sundial_-_58cm.jpg)
!["Profatius" Armillary Created From Antique Brass "Profatius" Armillary Created From Antique Brass](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/h/s/hs026_-_profatius_armillary_sundial_-_antique_bronze_1.jpg)
![Medium "Profatius" Armillary in Antique Brass Medium "Profatius" Armillary in Antique Brass](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/m/e/medium_profatius_antique_brass_armillary_1.jpg)
![Rustic finish garden sundial Armillary Rustic finish garden sundial Armillary](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/h/s/hs041_-_armillary_-_2_2_1.jpg)
![Profatius Armillary Verdigris on Plinth Profatius Armillary Verdigris on Plinth](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/p/r/profatius_armillary_verdigris_150mm_12_.jpg)
![Antique Brass "Horoscope" Sundial - 230mm Antique Brass "Horoscope" Sundial - 230mm](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/h/s/hs053_-_horoscope_sundial_-_antique_brass_round_2.jpg)
![Concordia Armillary Wrought Iron Scroll Design in Situ in the Garden Concordia Armillary Wrought Iron Scroll Design in Situ in the Garden](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/c/o/concordia_armillary_wrought_iron_scroll_design_14_.jpg)
![Polished Brass "Copernicus" Sundial in Situ on a column Polished Brass "Copernicus" Sundial in Situ on a column](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/p/o/polished_brass_copernicus_sundial_-_250mm_3_.jpg)
![Morning Glory Sundial Finished in Bright Chrome Morning Glory Sundial Finished in Bright Chrome](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/h/s/hs038_-_morning_glory_sundial_bright_chrome_1.jpg)
![Polished Brass "Rising Run" Sundial Polished Brass "Rising Run" Sundial](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/p/o/polished_brass_rising_run_sundial_5_.jpg)
![Garden time piece cat & mouse design Garden time piece cat & mouse design](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/h/s/hs034_-_brass_cat_and_mouse_sundial_1.jpg)
![Polished Brass Sunface Sundial Polished Brass Sunface Sundial](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/h/s/hs104_-_sunface_polished_brass_garden_sundial_1.jpg)
![Old Father Time Sundial in Antique Brass finish Old Father Time Sundial in Antique Brass finish](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/h/s/hs070_a_0287_-_1.jpg)
![Polished Brass Hummingbird Sundial - 190mm Polished Brass Hummingbird Sundial - 190mm](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/p/o/polished_brass_hummingbird_sundial_-_190mm_4_.jpg)
![Polished Brass Rising Sun" Sundial in Situ Polished Brass Rising Sun" Sundial in Situ](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/r/i/rising_sun_sundial_120mm_4_dia_-_polished_brass_2_.jpg)
![Suns Tyne "Mini" Sundial Finished in Polished Brass Suns Tyne "Mini" Sundial Finished in Polished Brass](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/h/s/hs039_-_pbl_-_polished_brass_suns_tyne_mini_sundial_95mm_3_dia_2.jpg)
![Antique Brass Old Father Time Sundial Antique Brass Old Father Time Sundial](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/a/n/antique_brass_old_father_time_sundial_-_200mm_4_.jpg)
![Bright Chrome Finish Mini Sundial Bright Chrome Finish Mini Sundial](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/h/s/hs039_-_bc_-_bright_chrome_suns_tyne_mini_sundial_95mm_3_dia.jpg)
![Polished brass compass point sundial Polished brass compass point sundial](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/p/o/polished_brass_sunny_hours_sundial_-_180mm_3_.jpg)
!["Four Seasons" Sundial Finished in a Polished Brass "Four Seasons" Sundial Finished in a Polished Brass](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/p/o/polished_brass_four_seasons_sundial_-_200mm_4_.jpg)
![Bright Chrome compass point time piece for garden Bright Chrome compass point time piece for garden](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/b/r/bright_chrome_compass_point_sundial-_180mm_2_.jpg)
![Polished Brass "Time Flies" Sundial - 200mm Polished Brass "Time Flies" Sundial - 200mm](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/t/i/time_flies_sundial_1_1.jpg)
!["Zenith" Bright Chrome Armillary in Situ "Zenith" Bright Chrome Armillary in Situ](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/z/e/zenith_armillary_bright_chrome.jpg)
!["Morning Glory" Sundial in Use in the Garden "Morning Glory" Sundial in Use in the Garden](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/m/o/morning_glory_sundial_3_2_1.jpg)
!["Four Seasons" Sundial Finished in a Verdigris Finish "Four Seasons" Sundial Finished in a Verdigris Finish](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/v/e/verdigris_four_seasons_sundial_-_200mm_3_.jpg)
![Serpent Armillary in Use Outdoors in the Garden Serpent Armillary in Use Outdoors in the Garden](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/s/e/serpent_armillary_in_use_outdoors_in_the_garden.jpg)
!["Celestial" Armillary Sundial-90cm (Large) "Celestial" Armillary Sundial-90cm (Large)](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/h/s/hs111_l_-_2.jpg)
![Antique Silver Armillary with Column in Situ in the Garden Antique Silver Armillary with Column in Situ in the Garden](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/a/n/antique_silver_armillary_with_column_-_105cm.jpg)
![Serpent Armillary in Situ Outside Serpent Armillary in Situ Outside](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/s/e/serpent_armillary_in_situ_outside.jpg)
![Polished Brass "Lily Pad & Bullfrog" Sundial - 210mm Polished Brass "Lily Pad & Bullfrog" Sundial - 210mm](https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/2f3a424002bb3e33f9c12c185daf8c9e/p/o/polished_brass_lily_pad_bullfrog_sundial_-_210mm_3_.jpg)