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Solid Cast Iron Sundials
In the 19th century a trend developed in Britain and America
towards a more affordable alternative to bronze. Cast iron
became this alternative material and was responsible for the
first garden art to be mass-produced for the middle class.
Everything from fountains and statues to urns were popular.
Although affordable, the trade off with cast iron is that it rusts.
Of course these days, the rust finish in garden art has a large
following and is an important part of the French country and
the shabby chic look.

Some of our dials are painted with a verdigris finish and then
lacquered to stave off each sundial to prevent oxidation, but
these dials will eventually rust. We also make a few dials that
are pre-rusted and then given a little bit of a whitewash finish.

#2518 Daybreak Sundial
(10" diameter) rusted cast iron w/whitewash finish
The sculpted, determined rays of the sun on this sundial presents a style reminiscent of a woodcarving. The numbers arc around the sunface in an elegant horseshoe. Made to rust.

Fits All Rome Sundial Pedestal Bases

#2520 Numbers Sundial
(10" diameter) cast iron w/verdigris finish
A bold gnomon and Arabic numerals contribute to 1950's modernist flair. Could the inscription "Time Flies" be any more truthful?

Fits All Rome Sundial Pedestal Bases
The mottoe with a different design is available on sundials #2390

#2532 Hummingbird Sundial
(7½" diameter) rusted cast iron w/whitewash finish
Hummingbirds sure have a great PR firm working for them. They're a hugely popular motif even in places 1,000 miles away from their stomping grounds. This cast iron sundial has a hummingbird dipping into the flowers. The motif reads, "Time began in a garden."
Fits All Rome Sundial Pedestal Bases, But Looks Best On Smaller Bases Such As #B109. The mottoe with a different design is available on sundials #2202

#2536 Mediterranean Sundial
(8" diagonal) rusted cast iron w/whitewash finish
From 3000 years ago to modern time, sundials from Mediterranean countries have commonly been made from stone. Although cast from iron, we've attempted to capture the spirit of a hand chiseled stone sundial.

Fits All Rome Sundial Pedestal Bases, But Looks Best On Smaller Bases Such As #B109.

#2550 Father Time Sundial
(11½" diameter) cast iron w/verdigris finish
This popular turn of the century dial features Browning's famous poem popularized by John Lennon's song adaptation, "Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be.
Fits All Rome Sundial Pedestal Bases
This sundial is also available in polished solid brass #2330, solid brass w/verdigris highlights #2345 The mottoe with a different design is available on sundials #2308 and #2560.

#2560 New Salem Sundial
(10" diameter) cast iron w/verdigris finish
The flapping wings of the hourglass tell of time's hurried pace. Inscription is Browning's "Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be."

Fits All Rome Sundial Pedestal Bases
The mottoe with a different design is available on sundials #2308, #2330, #2345 and #2550.

#2577 Astro Sundial
(11½" diameter) cast iron w/verdigris finish
Astrological signs have been a feature of sundial design for hundreds of years. The Astro dial features each sign prominently silhouetted in the casting.

Fits All Rome Sundial Pedestal Bases