John Close Sundials | Armillary sundial spheres
Fine handcrafted armillary sundial spheres made by John Close in the UK shipping available worldwide
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Armillary Sundials

John Close has been making beautiful armillary sundial spheres for over 30 years. These are some examples of recent work:

Neptune

Stainless steel armillary sundial made of high grade marine stainless steel

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Jupiter Brass

The Jupiter Armillary sundial available in various sizes and can be made in copper, stainless steel or brass.

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Jupiter Copper

The Jupiter Armillary sundial is a complex design depicting the tropics and arctic circles, the equator and horizon bands. It can be made in various sizes in copper, stainless steel, brass and bronze. Shown here in copper with a verdigris finish. It can be made without...

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Jupiter Stainless Steel

The Jupiter Armillary sundial is a complex design depicting the tropics and arctic circles, the equator and horizon bands. It can be made in various sizes in copper, stainless steel, brass and bronze. Shown here in stainless steel. It made in marine grade stainless steel (...

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Mercury 20 Stainless Steel

Mercury 20″ dia made of best quality marine grade stainless steel armillary sundial( spec 316 ) The horizontal band can have a personal inscription engraved Price £2696.00 Please enquire for larger sizes. Inc UK delivery

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Vernal

Vernal 18″ Diameter (46cm) Hemispherical Sundial Can be made in larger sizes. Made of brass with engraved Roman numerals. A  personal inscription can be engraved on the horizon band.   Price £1520.00 inc UK delivery  

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Wall Dial – Vertical Sundial

Stainless Steel Vertical Sundial. This unique design can add a bright attractive feature to a modern or period property. Your own inscription can replace the one shown in various font sizes. Made of marine grade stainless steel (spec 316 ) Please contact us for sizes...

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Zenith

The Zenith sundial has an aged patina, the sphere is solid copper set on a ships bell. It can be discreetly bolted to a pedestal The Zenith 18″ diameter solid copper Armillary Sundial. Height 26″ The verdigris finish is optional. Price 18″Diameter  £2568.00  Size 24″dia...

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Equinox

The Equinox hemispherical sundial a simple design can create an interesting feature. Made of brass, size 12″inches (30cm) diameter. Can be engraved with a personal message. Price £880.00 inc UK delivery

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ED30

The ED30 Stainless Steel.  I have tried to create a simple modern style while keeping to the basic rules of  sundial  construction. An inscription can be engraved around the inside of the time band just below the hour. Size 12″ inches diameter 30cms. Height 18″...

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Commissions

We also design and supply sundial armillary sculptures to clients in the UK and overseas.

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