Lot # 5 - Armillary Iron Sundial Mounted on Concrete Pedestal

Opening Bid : $ 10.00
Pickup Instructions:
Start Date/Time: 19-May-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 28-May-2025 7:04:00 PM
Current bid:

$55.00

Highest bidder:

Codex

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Description :

This decorative and functional timekeeping device is often used in gardens and outdoor spaces. The armillary sphere is the main structure and it consists of a framework of bands representing celestial circles. An arrow (the gnomon) is positioned at the center of the sphere and casts a shadow onto the time scale.  The scale is marked with Roman numberals that serve as time divisions and this scale is positioned to receive the gnomon's shadow which then indicates the time of day.  The armillary sphere is mounted on a concrete pedestal providing stability and elevation. 

Armillary sundials have historical significance, originating from ancient Greece as models of the universe. Over time, they evolved into timekeeping instruments, with the gnomon's shadow indicating the hour based on the sun's position. Modern armillary sundials serve both as functional timepieces and aesthetic garden ornaments, blending historical charm with practical use. They can be made from various materials, including cast iron, aluminum, and bronze, and are available in different sizes and designs. 


Dimensions : 19 in W x 29 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is Codex

Date Bid User
28-May-2025 8:03:33 AM $55.00 Codex
28-May-2025 7:23:52 AM $51.00 annacool
28-May-2025 7:23:26 AM $44.00 Codex
28-May-2025 7:23:26 AM $43.00 annacool
26-May-2025 12:51:40 PM $31.00 Codex
26-May-2025 12:51:40 PM $30.00 Dthomas
24-May-2025 6:15:58 AM $26.00 Codex
24-May-2025 6:15:50 AM $25.00 Craiger
24-May-2025 6:15:50 AM $25.00 Codex
24-May-2025 6:15:41 AM $21.00 Craiger
24-May-2025 6:15:41 AM $20.00 Codex
24-May-2025 6:15:32 AM $17.00 Craiger
24-May-2025 6:15:32 AM $16.00 Codex
24-May-2025 6:15:14 AM $15.00 Craiger
24-May-2025 6:15:14 AM $14.00 Codex
24-May-2025 6:14:52 AM $13.00 Craiger
24-May-2025 6:14:52 AM $12.00 Codex
19-May-2025 4:17:21 PM $10.00 Craiger

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