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This beautiful sundial water feature is a joint development between
Spot-On Sundials and Privett International. The water feature is
a very simple sheer square column of stainless steel, with the water
pouring continuously over all 4 sides. The sundial is fixed so
that its top surface is very slightly higher than the water level.
The result is magic! The sundial gnomon (which casts the shadow)
appears to be "floating in air"because you appear to be
able to see straight through it. The water curtain gives a constantly
moving image which is both fascinating and relaxing. There is a
feast of different reflections from the water surface, from the
stainless steel column, from the dialplate of the sundial, and from
the gnomon.
These elegant and robust dials incorporate the split gnomon, so
that every day at solar noon a line of light will shine through
the gnomon along the noon line. The dial plate with 10 minute lines
and 5 minute spots is matt, to ensure a really sharp shadow. The
remainder of the dial plate and the sides of the gnomon are mirror-finished.
This gives rise to some interesting reflections, both of the sky
above and the near side of the matt dial plate, so that the gnomon
from some angles appears to be suspended in space.
There is a space for special engraving in the 8 x 34 panel at the
foot of the dial- plate - the engraving can incorporate mottoes,
dedications, and information about the sundial, according to the
choice of the client.
Product Dimensions
These are the dimensions of our 2 standard products in cm. Water
features can be made to any dimensions and can be square or circular
on plan. Please ask for a quotation
| Sundial size |
15 cm. square |
30 cm. square |
| Column |
25 x 25 x 101 |
50 x 50 x 101 |
Top tray
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25 x 25 x 12 |
60 x 60 x 20 |
| Base tray * cm |
37 x 37 x 13 |
60 x 60 x 20 |
* the base tray is normally fitted below ground level
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