Armillary 30

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the David Harber business, Armillary 30 is an interpretation of the classical armillary sphere. Inspired by Ptolemy’s placing of the Earth as the centre of the universe, an earth-like orb inhabits the centre of the armillary. You are invited to observe the inner workings of the armillary through a porthole-like lens, as though you are looking at Earth through a microscope.

Variations & finishes

Bronze

Bronze verdigris patina

Armillary 30 is a limited edition sundial which is available in three sizes, with larger sizes available upon request.

Available standard size

Armillary 30 is available in 70cm, 80cm and 90cm diameter. Larger sizes are available upon request.

Available finishes

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Example Scale

70cm, 80cm and 90cm,
(Model scale: 180cm)

Design details

Armillary 30 is a limited edition of 30 pieces. Each commission is precisely calibrated to tell the time for its intended location and personalised to create an enduring legacy.

At its centre, the sundial features an orb of two hemispheres whose internal workings can be observed through the glass lens. The orb is manually rotated, allowing a shaft of sunlight to pass through and illuminate the hour band, marking time.

Product information

To work as a functioning timepiece, the Armillary should be in a position that benefits from direct sunlight throughout as much of the day as possible. If the Armillary is not being fixed to an existing plinth and the David Harber team is not supplying one, the client must provide a suitable, level, concrete pad foundation to which the plinth can be fixed. The Armillary is fixed to the plinth with a resin-fixed bolt and then aligned for it to read the correct time. Alignment requires sunlight – in its absence, clear instructions will be provided.

We offer a small selection of stone plinth options at an additional cost, although these can also be sourced separately should a local stone, for example, be required. Any plinth will need a smooth and level foundation to stand on.

Installation and delivery are included in the price for UK commissions and overseas, shipping quotes can be obtained and charged at cost.

David Harber Armillary Spheres are neither lacquered nor coated. To clean them, we would suggest the use of warm water and a soft cloth. We do not recommend the use of metal cleaner as this may scratch and dull the surface. The stainless-steel variant can be best cleaned with glass cleaner and a soft lint-free cloth. Maintenance instructions will be issued on installation.