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Sundial Background Information

The sundial is the oldest known device for measuring time. The concept of the sundial is based on the fact that the shadow of an object will move from one side to the other as the sun moves from East to West during the course of the day. Sundials are thought to have been used as early as 2000BC.

The sundial consists of the plane (dial face) and the gnomon (style). The dial face is usually divided into 12 equal segments i.e. hours and then sometimes divided into half hours and quarter hours. The gnomon is a flat piece of metal set in the centre of the dial. This points towards the North pole in the Northern Hemisphere and towards the south pole in the Southern Hemisphere.

Sundial Pedestal

A simple yet unique design for those gardens that would benefit from a formal yet traditional sundial.

Using box heart oak, (centre of the tree) we encompass the strength required and the cracking and the checking that gives the traditional look.

We also offer a bracket mounting system to give permanent fixing if knocking the feature over may be a concern, or theft is an issue.

The dial used is a 'Sunny Hours Dial' which can be seen under 'Brass Dials only' under 'Sundials'

Size:

?Oak & Brass Sundial, 200mm wide x 200mm deep x 560mm high (dimensions are only approximate they will vary depending on what nature deals us)

Once the bird bath is stood outside the wood will go through a change in colour to the traditional silvery grey that oak is known for. During this process 'Tannic Acid' which is effectively the tree sap will come out of the wood. For this reason we suggest that the bird bath is not stood on an area that needs to be kept from any staining, as this tannic acid can eave a brown stain. We suggest that the bird bath is stood on another slab.

Please call for details....Tel: 01284 787 479.

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