Elegant sundials that chart the movement of the sun as it crosses the sky, selected by Amelia Thorpe.
Statement piece
With a diameter of 62cm (24½in), the large Astronomic polished brass spherical armillary, £800, is impressive, from British Ironwork Centre
0800 688 8386; www.britishironworkcentre.co.uk
Site specific
Artist Tim Chalk creates bespoke sundials, such as this cast-iron Penannular Brooch design, mounted on an old agricultural grinding wheel. Prices from…