Sundials

have been used for telling the time and the date for thousands of years. You can have a unique yet functional sundial individually designed and crafted by David Brown from his workshop in the small English town of Somerton.

Whether you're thinking about a sundial as a special gift, a commemoration, a celebration, or unusual landscape feature, David will create a fabulous example of these traditional timepieces, uniquely designed, and hand carved in slate or stone.

Sundials can range in size from large installations for open spaces to smaller pieces for gardens and house walls. Each is calibrated for the latitude and longitude of a particular location. The path of the shadow can be calculated for any given date, and so birthdays, anniversaries or other significant dates can be marked.

Even if you already have a sundial, David can research and renovate existing installations to make the most of these special landmarks.

Inscriptions are all V-cut by hand, with gold leaf and enamel paint used for highlights and decoration. Dials can include decorative carving and other commemorative features.

David is also an accomplished Letter Cutter, creating Inscriptions and Memorials of all kinds including Plaques, Housenames and Gravestones.

For more information, to discuss your requirements, view pictures or arrange a site visit, contact David