![BRASS SUNDIAL RESTING ON A PAINTED IRON BASE C 1950.: Brass sundial resting on a painted iron base C 1950. Ht: 38" Wd: 13.5"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/380/331917/179052398_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717188537)
Sundials
![BRASS SUNDIAL RESTING ON A PAINTED IRON BASE C 1950.: Brass sundial resting on a painted iron base C 1950. Ht: 38" Wd: 13.5"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/380/331917/179052398_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717188537)
![Very Rare Antique Sundial 18 Century signed Macquart ,PARIS: This beautiful Antique sundial kind BUTTERFIELD sign MACQUART- PARIS. Gnomon shaped silver bird, three ladders' schedules for latitudes of 40, 45, 50 degrees of rose des vents. Latitudes of 22 cit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7120/333493/180083604_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718397263)
![Bronze Sundial on Concrete Pedestal: Early 20th century garden bronze sundial, decorated with Father Time, an eagle indicator, and inscribed "Grow Old Along With Me the Best Is Yet to Be", on a concrete pedestal, 29" H x 11 1/4" diameter](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7247/333489/180080266_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718412249)
![AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER AND SILVER GILT BUTTERFIELD-TYPE POCKET SUNDIAL/COMPASS: AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER AND SILVER GILT BUTTERFIELD-TYPE POCKET SUNDIAL/COMPASS of octagonal form with gilt Roman chapter ring and hinged gilt Gnomon decorated with a pigeon, the underside](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333570/180161841_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718616334)
![Ornate West London Gold tone Pocket Sundial Compass: Great Piece in Beautiful Condition / Multiple Photos Posted / This is Not an Antique / This is a Working Collectible Decorative Shelf Piece](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178178283_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![Metal Armillary Sundial: Metal armillary sundial. Arrow tip and end painted terra cotta color. Approximately 19.5"h. Photos are considered part of the condition and description.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7437/333103/180288273_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718656389)
![Britains Lot Garden Fencing Sundial Seats: Miniature Garden Series. Lot includes 4 of 018 Board Fence, 3 of 012 Stone Wall, 064 Cold Frame, 010 Sundial, 10 of 069 Seed Boxes, 617 Table, 2 Benches and Sections of Balustrading. Pre war. 27 Piece](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/902/333765/180315773_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718722291)
![Signed The Mary Rose Pop Top Pocket Sundial & Compass: Very Ornate / Looks Awesome / Must See all Photos To Appreciate / This is Not an Antique / This is a Working Collectible Decorative Shelf Piece](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178178287_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![A Brass Canon Sundial.: A Brass Canon Sundial .Size: 6"*12"*9 3/8"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7932/332820/179649098_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717981628)
![Brass Wing Sundial w Lid Pocket Watch Compass: Reserve: $20.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $7.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333357/179998008_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Brass Timekeeping Sundial with Top Pocket Compass Watch: 2" Round Nice reproduction of an antique sundial, compass with lid referenced in several antique reference books. See "Collectors Illustrated Encyclopedia of The American Revolution" by George Neumann](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333357/179998007_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Brass Sundial Compass: 2" Nice antique reproduction sundial compass. To use on a sunny day you would face north and the shadow cast on the face of the compass will reveal the time. From what I understand you may need to com](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333357/179997983_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Mahagony Wood and Silver Plated Bronze Sundial Compass: 3 1/4" Wide heavy sundial compass 4 1/4" Wide wood base Great reproduction hand turned mahogany base with a heavy duty silver plated bronze sundial. Fully functional. Great for use or display. Certain](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333357/179997620_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![DIPTYCH POCKET SUNDIAL / COMPASS: Great reproduction Classic wood and brass dial, with two time scales. The rope that is stretched between base and cover throws it shadow on the hour when fully 90º upright. Actually sundials like](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333357/179997608_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Wood Sundial Henry Holmes Compass Instrument.: 5 1/2" x 6 1/2 x 1 1/2" Such a neat reproduction antique compass. All harwood and engraved brass. Such a neat functional instrument! Reserve: $60.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $12.00 to anywhere](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333357/179997744_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Heavy Brass Grim Reaper & Bird Sundial: Heavy brass sundial with raised lettering. Bird and grim reaper figural motif. Reads Grow old along with me the best is yet to be. Measures approx. 11.75 inches wide. Some surface wear including scrat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/333335/180327755_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718737124)
![Antique Brass Round Sundial Compass with Rosewood Box 6": Antique Brass Round Sundial Compass with Rosewood Box 6" This is a beautiful Nautical 6-inch Antique Brass Round Sundial Compass with Rosewood Box. The top of the sundial is hinged and a curved s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/333723/180286985_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718715659)
![Man with Sundial on his Back Bronze Statue - Size: 14"L x 12"W x 35"H.: Here is a magnificent impressive bronze statue of a Man with Sundial on his Back. This solid bronze handmade, brown patina Sculpture was cast using the Lost Wax Method and mounted on a marble base. Th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8996/329437/179004715_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191828)
![COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG SUNDIAL: Vintage patinated metal sundial on stand with stamp of Colonial Williamsburg model 23-9. Size: 30 in tall.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5847/333096/179833478_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718298322)
![17th Century Bronze Garden Sundial Plate Noon Timepiece King Charles II Lives: A one-of-a-kind relic from the 17th century! This Bronze Garden Sundial Plate Timepiece is a stunning reminder of the life of King Charles II. An artful way to add a timeless touch to your garden. Tit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332529/179336122_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Georgian Architectural Bronze Garden Sundial Top With Gnomon Sculpture: This sundial sculpture is the perfect addition to your garden. Made with a beautiful Georgian architectural bronze, the sundial top with noon sculpture will bring a classic, timeless look to your outd](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332529/179336123_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
News about Sundials
![Sundials combine science and art to beautify your garden](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/besmart-1.jpg)
Sundials combine science and art to beautify your garden
NEW YORK — Centuries before watches and cell phones took over the task of keeping track of the time, people could roughly discern the hour by looking up at the sun. Alternately, they could look down to mark the sun’s passage across the sky, which could be tracked by where it cast its shadow on […]
![Antique technology found new appreciation at Auction Team Breker sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-16-at-8.11.12-AM.png)
Antique technology found new appreciation at Auction Team Breker sale
COLOGNE, Germany – Auction Team Breker’s second outing into the world of antique and collectable technology this spring, which came in the form of a sale held on May 14, highlighted the extensive antique typewriter collection of retired San Jose teacher James “Jim” Rauen.
![Auction Team Breker rolls out sci-tech antiques, May 14](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/210_copyright_2022_by_Auction_Team_Breker_Cologne_Germany-1.jpg)
Auction Team Breker rolls out sci-tech antiques, May 14
COLOGNE, Germany – Antique scientific instruments receive their due in Auction Team Breker’s May 14 sale. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Colonial Williamsburg plans exhibition of 18th/19th C. clocks](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-06-at-2.13.57-PM.png)
Colonial Williamsburg plans exhibition of 18th/19th C. clocks
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Although it is common today for most people to own a personal timepiece, in centuries past it was not so. Marking time to the exact minute was a new innovation during the late 17th century, and the development of the tall case clock helped to make that possible. Until the early 19th […]