Armillary Sphere Crescent Sundial

Armillary Sphere Crescent SundialThe Armillary Sphere Crescent Sundial is hand crafted from solid brass. The sundial is designed as a focal point in a garden design. Created exclusively for ORNAMENTI, this brass sundial takes the form of a half, or open, armillary sphere in a crescent shape set on a cruciform base. The sundial is supplied fully assembled. For recommended sundial plinths see below. The sundials hour band (or equator band) is engraved with Roman numerals so the time

The Festooned Vase from ORNAMENTI is made by hand in frost-resistant Galestro clay by Tuscan artisans

The distinctive colour is derived from the cool grey Etrucan clay used to make the classic design

The fascination started during the time of the Grand Tour when aristocratic tourists admired obelisks in Rome that had been pillaged from Egypt during the time of the Caesars

hot dip galvanised to prevent rust and then hand finished to give a fabulous zinc patina

this stylish terracotta trough is supplied with feet to aid drainage and assist frost resistance

the Grand Cosimo Vase with Lion Feet is ideal for small citrus fruit trees as well as box and bay

handed down through the centuries

similar in appearance to Portland Stone

The origins of the iconic Anduze Vase design date back to the 17th century when Anduze potters

Replicating traditional Bugadier Pots that were originally used for laundry in Provence

Although designed to be positioned on a terrace or patio

has an excellent planting area