Classic Sundial Pedestal

Cast limestone baluster sundial pedestal, nicely proportioned. Works well with armillary sundials as well as flat sundials.

Shown with the Arcturus Armillary Sundial.

Imported from England.

Sundials are one of the oldest tools for measuring time. The Egyptians used a shadow stick or shadow clock as early as 1500 BC. The vertical stick or "gnomon" marked the time of day by the length and position of the stick's shadow. Gnomon in Greek means "the one that knows."

To learn more about sundials and armillary spheres, please visit our blog.

To learn about dry cast limestone and why it's different than concrete, read our blog.

$695

This product is currently out of stock, however we would be delighted to have this piece made for you!

Additional Information

Product Code: CS-PED-C3740

• Length:

  12"

• Width:

  12"

• Height:

  34"