Personalized Inscriptions

Whether you’re buying a classic piece or commissioning a custom one, your David Harber will be unique to you. If you would like to add a personalized inscription, we will work closely with you to make sure you get exactly what you want.

Design details

From brass sundials to stainless-steel Armillary Spheres, our custom sundials are perfect for personalization and engraving. We’ve had family mottos, lines of poetry, family names and dates of birth, as well as distances and bearings in nautical miles for locations of personal significance. On sundials, these significant dates are marked by the shadow cast from the sundial’s gnomon. Drawn to the high-quality craftsmanship of our experienced team, families and institutions often request unique sundial designs as gift ideas for their loved ones.

Lines of text can be added to two of Hydra’s fronds. Engraved mottos in Latin and English or fragments of prose or poetry work beautifully.

Mantle and Quill

Mantle and Quill sculptures can incorporate a few words on a discreetly located petal as a subtle mark of remembrance for a special someone or an important anniversary.

quill with gold-leaf interior in forested garden

Engraved gifts

Popular with clients buying wedding gifts or retirement gifts, most of our sculptures can be personalized with individual etchings or engravings to give the piece even more meaning.

“We commissioned a sphere as a fitting memorial to a special man. My husband. And I wanted to say a final thank-you to all your team who provided seamless expertise. The whole exercise has been exciting and a pleasure for me.”

England

Product information

Every sundial is made to order and is unique to you. Our sundials and Armillary Spheres are working timepieces, and we calibrate our spheres and dials precisely to their latitude and longitude. If you’re looking to place an order, email enquiries@davidharber.co.uk. Our team will take you through all the custom options available to ensure your personalized sundial will be a treasured keepsake for years to come.