![EARLY VERTICAL DECLINING SUNDIAL FROM "REDWOOD" COTTAGE PERIOD AT BAR HARBOR, MAINE: Unusual and rare to find a surviving vertical declining sundial of this vintage; it is the oldest we are aware of. It was initially incorporated into the Redwood Cottage at Bar Harbor, Maine (built 18](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/249/328927/177301825_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715094232)
Sundials
![EARLY VERTICAL DECLINING SUNDIAL FROM "REDWOOD" COTTAGE PERIOD AT BAR HARBOR, MAINE: Unusual and rare to find a surviving vertical declining sundial of this vintage; it is the oldest we are aware of. It was initially incorporated into the Redwood Cottage at Bar Harbor, Maine (built 18](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/249/328927/177301825_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715094232)
![Bronze Sundial on Tapered Stoneware Pedestal: Bronze Sundial on Tapered Stoneware Pedestal. 1960s. Pedestal with octagonal top and base with 1970s copper variegated bronze sundial. 10dia x 25h. Provenance; The Beth & J. Karp Collection, Indian Hi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1328/331109/178486878_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716587766)
![Cast Stone Fluted Pedestal With Iron Sundial: Cast Stone Fluted Pedestal With Iron Sundial. Pedestal is 1970s and iron sundial is 1940s. Pedestal - 10 1/2w x 10 1/2d x 18 1/2h. Sundial - 12 dia x 6 1/2h. Overall - 10 1/2dia x 25h. Provenance; The](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1328/331109/178486863_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716587766)
![Terracotta Chimney Pot with Wrought Iron Sundial: Terracotta Chimney Pot with Wrought Iron Sundial. Chimney pot, early 20th century. Sundial, 1960s. Manufacturer's mark to underside. 11dia x 35h. Provenance; The Beth & J. Karp Collection, Indian Hill](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1328/331109/178486880_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716587766)
![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)
![20th Century Iron Armillary Sundial: Circa 1960s, Armillary sundial on curved tri leg stand. 43w x 25d x 38h. Provenance; The Beth & J. Karp Collection, Indian Hill, Ohio.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1328/331109/178486805_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716587766)
![Cookbook Stand and Birdbath Sundial: Cookbook Stand and Birdbath SundialMetal cookbook collapsable stand approx 12" wide and metal bird bath sundial approx 13" with stationary sailboat.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/213/332561/179387461_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718031689)
![SWEDISH ARMILLARY SUNDIAL WITH SEAHORSE C.1940'S: Iron and copper. Signed by Sune Rooth. Dimensions: H 28.5" x W 16.5" x D 31.25". Condition: Corrosion from outdoor use. A167](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1325/332908/179696692_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717978660)
![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/6628/330565/178259555_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716397944)
![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)
![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)
![BERINGER CUBIC SUNDIAL polyhedral 18TH: BERINGER CUBIC SUNDIAL polyhedral 18TH](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3721/332514/179524897_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717786424)
![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)
!["The Book of Old Sundials & Their Mottos" - Antique Hardcover: "The Book of Old Sundials & Their Mottos" with Eight Illustrations in Colour by Alfred Rawlings and Thirty-Six Drawings of Some Famous Sundials by Warrington Hogg. Reprint of 1914 First Ed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6056/332886/179690817_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717985339)
![MCM Armillary Sphere Sundial Globe: Vintage 1960s Sundial Armillary Sphere Globe with wonderful patina and great age. Very minor wear from age and use. DIMENSIONS11W × 5D × 11H](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6151/328434/176946791_2_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714788953)
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 […]