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THE NEW FACE OF CHARLESTOWN SUNDIALS 2008 HORIZONTAL DIAL
Includes damascene infill to compass rose. Dogtooth, fleur-de-lyes and diamond motifs.
Now features highly decorative pierced gnomon.
*All components are manufactured in the U.K.
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Armillary Sphere, Horizontal Sundials and Vertical Sundials by UK artist Brad Dillion. 
Brad Dillon has been restoring and making sundials for 15 years and is a member of the British Sundial Society and the Cornwall Crafts Association. He specialises in Armillary Sphere, Horizontal Sundials and Vertical Sundials.
He recently delivered a lecture on dialling and sundial manufacture at the Roseland observatory in Cornwall. He is an Eden artist, displaying work at this prestigious site and he exhibits his work at Cornwall's National Trust properties.
All Brads Armillary Sphere, Horizontal Sundials and Vertical Sundials can be made bespoke with an engraved motto or dedication.
Previous commissions for sundials have included The Help the Aged garden at the Chelsea flower show and an armillary sphere to commemorate the Queens visit to Trelissick gardens.
When buying a sundial it is important to buy one that is accurate to its location and has a pedigree which ensures its continued function and beauty.
BRASS OR BRONZE?
Read the advice notes on materials, click on the page for your choice of dial, horizontal Sundials, vertical Sundials or armillary sphere sundials, then decide.
Testimonials
"It is a beautiful piece of work & I am very pleased with it. Thank you for constructing such a fine sundial the decoration is first class" - T. Croucher, Cheltenham
"The sundial arrived safely and we are delighted with it" - Dr Howie, Stirlingshire
"The armillary arrived yesterday, it is stunning, thank you! Many thanks again, it is truly monumental!" - Carol, Canterbury
"Thanks again for all your hard work. It is a beautiful piece that will be cherished for many generations" - Wannda, USA
"I am very pleased with the results and look forward to watching the sundial in my retirement!" - G. Fox, Hertfordshire |
CHARLESTOWN SUNDIALS
9 Mount Charles Rd.
St. Austell, Cornwall PL25 3LB
Tel: 01726 63325
Mob: 07989 275 956
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