Ornamental Gnomon – GAUDIUM SUB SOLE . SUNDIALS . MEDIEVAL TO MODERN

RUSTIC ALPINE SUNDIAL . FRENCH ALPS

Published on January 24, 2025January 26, 2025 by Rolling HarbourLeave a comment

A chance find in a tiny hamlet on the French / Italian border: this rather lovely home-crafted sundial. In a simple unshowy way, it is designed with care and lends enchantment to its overall purpose. I enjoyed seeing the passage of (part of) the day being marked by this dial.

The inclusion of notably cheerful signs of the Zodiac adds to the charm.

The pretty gnomon has an ingenious simplicity. Altogether a delightful find.

GSS Category: Vertical Dial; Rustic Dial; Semi-circle dial; Sundial France

All photos: Keith Salvesen

OMONVILLE-la-PETITE . COTENTIN . SAINT-MARTIN – Vertical Dial

Published on September 28, 2024September 29, 2024 by Rolling HarbourLeave a comment

SAINT MARTIN . OMANVILLE-la-PETIT . CONTENTIN

An attractive vertical dial, accurately angled, with Arabic numerals. Semi-circle perimeter and round top gnomon stay. There’s a slight jeux d’ésprit feel to the gnomon. There was no sun on the dial when we visited: I wondered how well it would work in practice.