Capel founded Border Sundials in 1991 initially making Armillary Spheres and later branching out into horizontal and vertical sundials. ‘I love the connection that sundials provide between the heavens and earth but also the mathematical, scientific and cultural links they create between us and our forbears.’
‘I rarely come across a garden that can’t be enhanced by a sundial. Armillary Spheres give a sense of grandeur and gravitas, their gentle sculptural form transforms ordinary spaces into spectacular spaces. South facing gable ends and facades are brought to life by a vertical dial.’
Capel works closely with the every client to find the best location, most suitable material, correct size, style and aesthetic of dial to ensure the perfect outcome adding charm and elegance to your home.
In addition all of Capel’s sundials afford space for lettering, either engraved or hand painted. The choice of lettering creates bespoke and unique finished pieces. ‘No two sundials are ever the same, I delight in engraving clients chosen words and creating a sundial that is absolutely personal to them’ says Capel.
Here are some of Border Sundials’ favourite engravings to date;
To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand And eternity in an hour – William Blake
The kiss of the sun for pardon, the song of the birds for mirth, one is nearer God’s heart in a garden, than anywhere else on earth – Dorothy Gurney
Time is too slow for those who wait, Too swift for those who fear, Too long for those who grieve, Too short for those who rejoice. But for those who love, time is not – Henry Van Dyke
All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today – unknown
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