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Beyond the practical value, the aesthetic quality of sundials makes them a fantastic choice to enhance either your garden or courtyard. As an ornamental sculpture set within serene surroundings, a sundial will immediately catch the attention of onlookers.
These beautiful devices have won the appreciation of people down through the ages, the garden sundial has been a part of a tradition that is centuries old and in one form or another sundials have been in use for more than 5,000 years.
John Close Sundial Designers have created a vast array of distinct sundial designs each suited to a varying gardens design. From ornate to modern and portable to fixed, their garden sundials come in an assortment of shapes and sizes.
Armillary spheres or "armillary sundials" as they are sometimes refered too are becoming a favourite for many people. Here the gnomon (pronounced NO-mon, the Greek word meaning "the one who knows." The gnomon is the pointer on a sundial, the part of the sundial that "knows" the time.) is shaped like an arrow shaft that is placed diagonally through a sphere which is constructed from circular bands of either brass, copper or stainless steel. For the armillary sphere sundial to work the sphere is tited to an angle that corresponds with that latitude and the arrow is pointed to true north. To personalise your armillary sphere or horizontal sundial John Close Sundials can inscribe a motto of your choice.
The flat sundial although smaller is also a sight to behold. Beautifully crafted out of bronze, brass or stainless steel. These horizontal sundials are a perfect present for a special occasion. Whether it is for a birthday, anniversary or thank-you gift, flat sundials are a real eye-catcher and a beautiful addition to any garden or courtyard.
For gardens with limited space there is an alternative solution. Wall sundials can be placed on any south facing wall, this can be either inside a conservatory, summerhouse or outside in a courtyard and still provides a stunning feature for any home.
If you are looking to purchase a garden sundial please visit our sundials website at http://www.johnclosesundials.co.uk/ to browse our selection.
John Close Sundials are designers of a range of exclusive and high quality garden sundials.
Posted By: Simon Bourne
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