DESCRIPTION

Offered is a large, heavy cast iron Atlas armillary sphere sundial, standing approximately 30 inches tall, featuring a classical Atlas figure supporting a multi-ring celestial armillary with directional arrow.

This is a high-quality decorative garden or architectural piece, finished in a verdigris-style patina designed to evoke age and classical form. The scale, weight, and construction give it strong visual impact — ideal for garden placement, patio display, entryway focal point, or interior architectural décor.

Details

Material: Cast iron

Height: Approx. 30 inches

Design: Atlas figure with armillary sphere and sundial ring

Finish: Verdigris / aged patina

Construction: Bolted, multi-piece construction

Markings: Unmarked

Era: Mid- to late-20th century classical revival

The base includes a center mounting hole, indicating it was designed to be anchored if desired. All rings, arrow, and figure are intact.

Condition

Good vintage condition consistent with age and outdoor use.

Surface wear, oxidation, and patina are present and intentionally retained — no repainting or restoration has been done. No structural cracks or breaks observed.

Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.

DIMENSIONS

Height: approx. 30 inches

Width/Depth: proportional to height (see photos)

Shipping Note:

This armillary sphere is constructed in multiple bolted components and can be carefully disassembled for shipping. This allows for safer packing, reduced shipping cost, and lower risk of damage in transit. All hardware will be labeled and included for reassembly.