Sun dial

Discover Pinterest’s best ideas and inspiration for Sun dial. Get inspired and try out new things.
Find out what A.M. and P.M. really stand for, when referring to time. Yard Art, Sun Dial, Armillary Sphere, Hourglasses, Sundials, Moon Garden, Rose Cottage, Sun And Moon, Dream Garden

Today I found out what a.m. and p.m. stand for. And no, it’s not, as my first grade teacher told me, “After Midnight” and “Past Midday”. LIES!!! Though, funny enough, not really that far off the translated versions of the Latin words for which a.m. and p.m. actually do stand for. It turns out, a.m. stands for “ante meridiem”, which [...]

Key FeaturesPersonalised with two messagesLong before the days of fancy clocks and sophisticated wrist watches we would tell the time using the positioning of the sun. An impressive and inspired method that uses a flat plate and dial to cast a shadow on its surface. Marked lines indicate the time of day and as the sun moves the shadow edges align with each hour marking. If you love nothing more than filling your home with antiques and old-fashioned artefacts then why not extend it to your garden and adopt such a method with the beautiful roman brass sundial? Able to be personalised with a chosen engraving, this would also make a memorable wedding gift for a couple looking to decorate their home uniquely. Have their names and reception venue engraved exquisitely, and create an instantly eye Telling The Time, Fancy Clock, Memorable Wedding Gifts, Personalised Gift Ideas, Sun Dial, Sundials, Customizable Gifts, To Cast, Telling Time

Key FeaturesPersonalised with two messagesLong before the days of fancy clocks and sophisticated wrist watches we would tell the time using the positioning of the sun. An impressive and inspired method that uses a flat plate and dial to cast a shadow on its surface. Marked lines indicate the time of day and as the sun moves the shadow edges align with each hour marking. If you love nothing more than filling your home with antiques and old-fashioned artefacts then why not extend it to your…

Related interests