Sundial Sources
This post will begin a round the globe view of what is available from who and where.
[This 'Sundial Sources' post 06/09/14]
So you want to have a sundial?
Where can you find them to see?
Sundials are available to see in all countries of the world but what is publicly available will vary considerably.Some countries where there are enthusiasts with an historic, artistic, aesthetic, engineering or perhaps simply a personal interest have logged and identified sundials throughout their countries. There are even sundial trails - basically tourist routes which will enable a number of dials to be seen and often learn about their history, design, construction and other facts associated with them.
The Internet is a good source of information when trying to find out more about where to see sundials.
Types of location will include churches and other religious buildings, castles and fortified structures, ornamental parks and gardens, public spaces such as public squares and town or city centers, museums - especially in countries with more prolonged sunshine throughout the year, large garden centers and many other places.
See elsewhere in this blog for various examples in various places.
Where can you find them to buy them?
With so many sources all over the world, again the Internet is a great place to start to find the right source - from garden centers to artists studios and from specialist artisans to manufacturers in bulk. |
| Just a small sample of the great number of Internet sites covering the creation and/or supply of sundials worldwide |
What kind of price are they available from?
From a few pence/cents for a small paper dial through to whatever you want or are able to pay.Just look at these 2 extreme examples to give an idea of the scope of difference:
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| Paper sundial customised to your location on Earth |
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| Sundial Bridge, Turtle Bay, California, USA Conceived by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava |
Who makes them?
See under "Where can you find them buy them" above.What types of sundial are there?
There are dozens upon dozens different types and styles of sundial.See Sundial Types and Terms
Can I influence the design?
That depends upon the designer you choose but in principle you certainly can.Just have a chat with the designer, manufacturer or even the sales person before making a purchase.
How large are they?
As small
or as large as you like.
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| Sundial Bridge, Turtle Bay, California, USA |
How do you decide?
That really is down to you as an individual or organisation dependent upon your need or requirements.Is this simply for your garden as a nice feature to sit beside a bird bath?
Or could it be perhaps for a prestigious property such as a National Trust stately home in the England, Wales or Northern Ireland - or the National Trust in Scotland, maybe Australia or Italy, a Royal Oak Foundation property in the United States of America, a Parador in Spain or even a town centre or public - or private - park somewhere - anywhere in the World.
The need and the requirement will certainly help you to decide what to get - and the artists, creators, designers and manufacturers will help you with your decision.
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