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CONTENTS

1 One of a kind

2 In conversation with David Harber

5 Masters of their craft

6 David Harber at home

8 David Harber in London

11 David Harber overseas

12 Bespoke commissions

14 A classic David Harber design

15 The journey starts here

17 Sundials

26 Sculptures

37 Water features

44 Case study

46 The company we keep

48 Down to the last detail

56 Installation and after care

57 Testimonials and next steps

A sundial will only work in one location, at one precisely measured

intersection of latitude and longitude. It is by definition a unique

artefact, and by nature a defiant exception to the aesthetics and

methods of mass production.

At David Harber Limited, this simple scientific truth is the driving

force behind every dial, sculpture and water feature we create.

Inspired by ancient mathematical principles and designed to

reflect the patterns, colours and textures of the natural world, they

enable individual landscapes and interiors to express their own

inimitable sense of place – today and for generations to come.

DavidHarbersundials • sculptures • water features

ONEOFAKIND

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TimeIn conversation with David Harber

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Oxford, 1992: one particular

moment in one particular

place. An antique dealer’s

van pulls up in a sunlit street and

the rear doors open to reveal an

ancient armillary sphere. A friend of

the dealer, visiting with his two-year-

old, glances into the van and, to his

surprise, feels an immediate affinity

for the object before him. That same

hour, father and daughter are in the

Museum of the History of Science,

buying a book on sundials. That

same evening, David Harber’s first

project is underway.

Fast forward to 2009 – 17 years

and several hundred sundials,

sculptures and water features later.

David Harber has become David

Harber Limited and, along with a

team of highly skilled craftsmen, has

won a clutch of awards and acquired

clients on four continents. In

another revelatory moment, David’s

father discovers that he is a direct

descendant of the Elizabethan

mathematician and scientific

instrument maker John Blagrave,

one of England’s great dialists, who

lived most of his life not 20 miles

from David’s rural workshop.

Fate? Biology? Serendipity?

Sitting in his garden at Dial House,

surrounded by examples of his work,

David seems happy to accept any

or all of the above. “It’s true that

I’ve always drawn inspiration from

past masters, so of course it was

wonderful to learn that I’m actually

related to one! But the important

thing about this job – and for me,

one of its greatest attractions – is that

the principles behind it don’t depend

on individuals. The mathematics

and cosmology on which most of our

work is based are exactly the same

now as they were 400 years ago, or

4000 years ago. All we have to do

is choose where, when and how to

make these invisible things visible.”

He makes it sound simple. But

of course it’s the ‘where, when

and how’ that provides the unique

creative spark for every piece David

produces, and ensures that no two

installations are ever quite the same.

“Whatever we do for you, whether

it’s starting from a blank sheet of

paper or localising and personalising

one of our existing classic designs,

our aim is to create something that

is exactly right for your particular

location. Latitude and longitude,

shape and scale, viewing angles,

seasonal changes, planting schemes

– the more variables we can take into

account, the closer the end result will

match your personal vision of what a

place should be, and the longer that

vision is likely to last.”

Lasting personal statements go to

the very heart of what David Harber

is all about. He puts it down to the

moment early in his career when the

restoration of a 500-year-old dial took

on a new, emotional dimension with

the discovery of the original maker’s

name under half a millennium of

verdigris. “It was the thought that this

man had stood in the same spot,

after grappling with exactly the same

ideas and challenges that I deal with

every day, and was sending me this

greeting or recognition down through

the ages. I thought that if I could do

that with my own work, it wouldn’t

much matter if I made ten more

pieces or a thousand – it would still

be a job well done.”

Ever since, David’s signature

work has focused on materials that

will stand the test of time, whether

they be traditional metals, glass

and stone, or more contemporary

variations. By combining this wide

range of quality ‘base elements’ with

a variety of finishing techniques,

the workshop can produce an

extraordinary number of different

designs and colours while still

maintaining the underlying strength

and solidity required to speak clearly

to future generations.

Here in the shadow of a

thousand-year-old village church,

watching the sun play its slow-motion

tricks with a selection of David

Harber dials and sculptures, it’s not

hard to see his point. While each

piece is indeed built for a particular

time and place, they nevertheless

share a strong bond of continuity and

tradition – a sense both of a road well

travelled and a journey just begun.

It’s true that I’ve always drawn inspiration from past masters, so of course it was wonderful to learn that I’m actually related to one!

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Whatever we do for you, whether it’s starting from a blank sheet of paper or localising and personalising one of our existing classic designs, our aim is to create something that is exactly right for your particular location.

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MASTERSOFTHEIRCRAFT

At a time when little is handmade and still less handmade in

England, it is reassuring to know that every David Harber design is built

by a real human being. Or, in most cases, several human beings.

From welding, enamelling and polishing to etching, engraving and gold-

leafing, our hand-picked team of craftsmen bring generations of inherited

knowledge and skill to everything they touch. And with every piece they

create, their legacy is strengthened and secured for generations to come.

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DavidHarberathomeNestled in the shadow of a Bronze-Age hill fort, our

Oxfordshire workshop is the perfect place to meet the

team. Here you can see at first hand how art and design,

ancient crafts and precision engineering come together

to create a unique response to your individual brief.

In the display garden at the nearby Dial House, you can

also get up close to a collection of finished pieces –

a three-dimensional experience that no brochure

can begin to match. To visit either site, or both, please

call to make an appointment.

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LONDONOur semi-permanent exhibition in the

private gardens of Eaton Square, SW1 offers a chance to see, touch and talk about a range

of designs in a gracious city setting.

If you would like to visit the gardens just call us to arrange a time.

We also hold a number of events and ‘open days’ throughout the year; if you would like information on these, we would be more than

happy to add you to our regular mailing list.

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DavidHarber

With 20 years’ experience in designing, shipping and installing work

for international clients we can confidently say that for a David Harber

commission distance is no object. Wherever you’re based, the creative

process is exactly the same, the construction is carried out to the same

high standards and we have a dedicated overseas project co-ordinator

to ensure that everything goes without a hitch.

For clients in Australia, Russia and the United States, our national

representatives are also available to provide a closer point of contact

should it be needed.

overseas

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BESPOKECOMMISSIONSWorking directly with David, you can start with nothing but

an empty space and a feeling for how you’d like to fill it.

Step by step, from initial site visits and concept sketches to

shortlisted designs and final working drawings, David will help

you shape your vision into a living, three-dimensional reality.

Where required, he will also prepare material samples and

models, so you can be doubly sure that the end result will

match your highest expectations.

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THEJOURNEYSTARTSHEREFrom first thoughts to final installation and after care, we provide a single, personal point of contact and involve

you fully in all the key creative decisions. We will also work closely with your interior and landscape designers,

contractors and other third party suppliers, so you’ll never need to worry about who should be doing what.

In short, we’ll be working hard to ensure you enjoy every moment of the journey.

All you need to decide is when to start.

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PERSONALISATIONFor armillary spheres and other sundials in particular, our skilled engravers can also personalise your piece

with specially commissioned text, either displayed overtly for all to see or hidden for the chosen few.

Traditionally, any message carried by a sundial is imbued with the same oracular power as the motions of the

heavens themselves. To make your statement you can choose anything from mottos, quotations and lines of poetry to personal

references such as names, dates or the distance and bearing of up to five locations with which you have a special connection.

Starting with a classic David Harber design, you can choose from

countless combinations of size, material and finish to make it uniquely yours.

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SUNDIALSA long-standing fixture of the cultured English

garden, the sundial is where the David Harber

story began. Today, his unique modern designs

and contemporary interpretations of classical

forms continue to fascinate and beguile.

Brass Armillary Sphere

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ArmillarysphereAn archetypal fusion of art and science, this miniature model

of the heavens exerts the same hypnotic hold on today’s

observer as it did on its original designer, the Egyptian

astronomer and geographer Ptolemy, almost 2,000 years ago.

Stainless Steel Armillary Sphere Bronze Armillary Sphere

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VerticaldialSir Christopher Wren is just one of many

architects to have taken on the three-

dimensional challenge of the vertical

dial (latitude, longitude and angle to the

ecliptic) to give voice and movement to

a building otherwise fixed in space.

ObeliskBased on pre-Babylonian mathematics, the

obelisk evokes a single, silver sunbeam reaching

down from the heavens, and impresses both as a

bringer of light and as a giant shadow-maker.

ECCEHORA

WATCHFORYEKNOWNOT

THEHOUR

peaceand

plenty

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MillenniumSundialA monument comprising 13 pairs of two-

metre-tall Jurassic Purbeck standing stones

and an additional monolith with a precisely

bored aperture showing the point on the

horizon where the third millennium’s first

rays of sunlight appeared.

The stones are accompanied by a

planetary model of the Solar System

showing relative positions of the planets

on 1st January 2000. This is not quite

to scale, as we would have had to place

Pluto over 60 miles away in Greenwich!LightSorceress

Crafted from verdigris copper plates, this mythic

female figure orchestrates the interplay between

light and shade with a disc that can be marked as a

sundial or etched with the lines of a favourite poem.

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GlobeDialSet on a plinth of Purbeck Stone, this shimmering silver orb tells the time not

only during the day but also on the three or four nights before and after every full

moon. Balliol College, Oxford recently installed a customised version of this dial to

commemorate the arrival of the first female undergraduate on 11th October 1979.

Engraved with the words ‘About Time’, the dial features a notch on the gnomon

that causes a specially marked line to light up on the same day every year.

Blagravearmillarysphere

A special tribute to David’s direct ancestor, the Elizabethan dialist John Blagrave. Using Blagrave’s

own illustrations, we have endeavoured to keep the design as faithful as possible to the original,

including a contemporary world map and the twelve signs of the zodiac. The dial was temporarily

sited for photography at St John’s College, Oxford where John Blagrave was a student.

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SCULPTURESEvery David Harber creation is, in essence, a sculpture.

Beyond the functional imperatives of time keeping,

David is inspired by the more abstract qualities of

light, shadow, reflection and organic structure, and

delights in exploring the juxtaposition of contrasting yet

complementary materials.

MantleThis stunning sphere is made up of hundreds of

bronze ‘leaves’ linked into an organic latticework of blue-

green verdigris. The underside of each leaf is gilded with

23¾-carat gold leaf which even on the greyest days gives

the interior an ethereal golden glow.

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DarkPlanetJuxtaposing the delicate geometry of a perfect sphere with the apparent mass of hundreds of painstakingly

positioned pebbles, the Dark Planet will pull even the most casual observer into its mysterious gravitational field.

At night, an internal light source hints at even deeper secrets. Slate, glass and terracotta variations are also available.

Slate Dark Planet

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TorusAn elegant and sculptural

piece, inspired by the

Joint European Technology

project at Culham in

Oxfordshire. Subtle

convex curves and knife-

edge seams combine

with a central portal to

provide contrast to the

natural environment while

simultaneously connecting

with it through distorted

reflections. Available in

brilliant polished stainless

steel or in a contrasting

mix of stainless steel and

heather-blue Welsh slate.

Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel

Welsh Slate and Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel

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QuillInspired by the pencil pines of the

Mediterranean, the Quill stands like

a silent sentinel in the landscape. Up

close, it reveals a delicate lattice of

organic leaf petals that can be fabricated

from a wide palette of materials, sizes

and colour tones.

EtherSculpturesA series of mirror-polished stainless steel wafers,

laser cut to create a myriad of forms and multiple

reflections which from certain vantage points seem

to disappear into thin air.

Brushed Stainless Steel Quill

Corten QuillEther Urn

Ether Sphere

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heavenandearthSubstantial contemporary garden

sculptures forged from an amalgam of

materials and finishes. Together, the

interwoven metals form a series of organic

petal shapes that mimic and reflect the

patterns found in nature.

Stainless and Oxidised Steel Portal

Stainless and Oxidised Steel Titan

Bronze and Stainless Steel Titan

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WATERFEATURES

Where there is water, there is life. At rest or in motion,

its elemental presence, soothing sound and shifting

patterns of light bring peace and psychological

refreshment to interior and outdoor spaces alike.

ChaliceA unique, award-winning design combining an

enchanting water feature and a sundial whose design

dates back to 300BC. Pumped in a circular motion,

the water swirls over the outer rim and through the

magic of surface tension continues to rotate down

and around the hemisphere before flowing off at the

bottom. Lit with low-power LEDs, the Chalice is a

stunning feature both during the day and after dark.

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EkhoReminiscent of a Greco-Roman temple bowl, this classical shallow bronze sculpture is oxidised to a natural blue-

green verdigris patina and features a striking 23¾-carat gold waterline which is reflected in the ripples that pulse

constantly from the centre of the dish to the edge. It takes its name from the water nymph of Greek legend.

CrucelloA contemporary variation of the classical three-tiered fountain, designed for a large circular pool of water.

The piece is made of verdigris bronze and combines clean simple lines with the simple yet entrancing effect

of surrounding each tier with a sheer veil of water.

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WaterwallsThere are water walls and there are

David Harber water walls. Using

unique combinations of traditional and

contemporary materials, lighting and

etched detailing, we are known for creating

a ‘wow’ factor even in the most limited

spaces, both indoors and out.

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FiretableWith most of our work based on the ancient elements

of earth and water, fire is a new and exciting departure.

Indoors or outside the primal power of our Dark Planet

Fire Tables can be felt all year round, from the balmy

heights of the barbecue season to the chilly depths of

midwinter. Uses conventional or bio-fuels.

AlveareInspired by the natural form of a beehive, David

Harber’s first indoor sculptural design is perfect

for use as a console table or desktop and ideal for

anyone seeking a collectable Harber piece.

Ether Water Spheres

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CasestudyYou’reaninterioranda

gardendesigner:isn’tthat

quiteararecombination?

Perhaps, but for me it just happened that

way. I ran an interior design consultancy,

Gramlick Designs, for 30 years and gardens

were something I did occasionally because

I loved it. When I handed the business over

to a couple of colleagues in 2010 I found

myself continuing with the garden work.

And it’s actually turned out to be the ideal

job for my retirement!

Tellusabout

yourlatestproject.

Areturntooldhaunts?

Yes, this is a lovely, elegant Georgian town

house that was one of the last properties I

worked on while I was still with Gramlick.

Back then, the brief was to re-invent the

inside as an exciting, modern family home;

this time, it’s about doing the same for the

outside, which is about six-and-a-half acres

of lawns, borders and woodland.

That’salotofgarden

foratownhouse?

Yes, it’s big – but it had also become very

drab and institutional, after use as a

nursing home and offices My brief for both

house and garden was to create a kind of

Big Bang effect – something that would

make a huge impact right from its inception

but also lay the foundations for a longer-

term evolution.

SohowdidDavidHarberhelp?

We wanted something bold and simple, so

we chose a total of four David Harber pieces:

a specially etched Chalice carrying details of

the house and family, together with a Kernel

and two Dark Planets. The client particularly

loved the Chalice and it does sit perfectly

in this space, surrounded by a low Buxus

hedge. As you can see, it gives a kind of

understated formality to the front elevation

of the house and also defines the entrance

to the North Garden, which like the house is

also elegant and restrained. The best view

is from the front door, where you look over

the Chalice, through the North Garden, and

down to the distant boundary of the paddock.

Howdothethree

darkerpieceswork?

We positioned those away from the house,

along the woodland walk that leads past the

North Garden yew, down to the expanse

of the paddock. When we started, the

wooded area consisted largely of self-

sown sycamore and laurel, so we replaced

those with multi-stemmed Betula utilis

jacquemontii and added the Kernel and

Dark Planets to create an air of mystery

and otherworldliness.

Howdidthatworkout?

Well, we certainly mystified a pheasant.

He saw his reflection in the Kernel and

couldn’t stop pecking at it!

Didyouconsiderother

suppliersforthispart

oftheproject?

Of course. But two things swung it for David

Harber: first, the simplicity and quality of

the pieces themselves; and second, the

way that David operates. Having run my

own company, I know how vital it is to have

total professionalism in the workplace, and

without exception he and his staff have

been professional and responsive.

Anddidthe‘bang’

ultimatelyprovebig

enoughfortheclient?

Oh yes! He grew up in a National Garden

Scheme property, so he knows a good

garden when he sees one. But he’s also very

forward thinking, very much of his time, so I

think the exciting combination of traditional

and modern that we’ve achieved here has

absolutely been a dream come true.

Client:privateresidence,gloucestershire

designer:DianeGramlick-Paton(BIID)

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COMPANY

Private homes and gardens are not the only spaces

where David Harber creations work their magic.

David and his team are also recognised around the

world as a unique resource for larger-scale pieces

suitable for developers, hoteliers, corporations or

anyone looking to create a striking focal point or

brand statement for a large site.

Working directly with clients, or in partnership with

designers, developers, architects and contractors,

we provide all the consultancy and logistical

services required to turn creative corporate vision

into three-dimensional reality. And in our 20 years

of national and international experience, we have

never yet failed to deliver.

If you would like to find out more about our work

for businesses and public institutions, please ask

for a copy of our corporate brochure.

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WEKEEP

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BronzeStrong and highly durable with a verdigris patina, bronze dials come with rings marking the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer and both polar circles, a calendar showing the progression of the months as well as a client-specified date and an arrowhead and tail.

Stainless SteelMade from marine-grade stainless steel, mirror-polished to ensure lifelong brilliance. Stainless steel dials come with rings marking the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer and both polar circles, a calendar showing the progression of the months as well as a client-specified date and an arrowhead and tail.

BrassA lighter material than bronze, with an antique patina which will darken with age. The following additional features can be added:• extra rings marking the Tropics

of Capricorn and Cancer and both polar circles

• a calendar showing the progression of the months and a client-specified date

• arrowhead and tail.

Obelisk – Stainless SteelThe length of the shadow cast by the obelisk at noon can be calculated and shown with markers set into the ground. Standard markers indicate the spring and autumn equinoxes and winter and summer solstices, but can also highlight birthdays or other significant dates. Marine grade mirror-polished to catch the eye and reflect its surroundings. Height 215cm, 250cm, 300cm.

Obelisk – CopperA subtle and intriguing material which will darken over time. Height 250cm.

AtlasA bronze casting of Atlas supporting a personalised bronze armillary sphere. Atlas is 57cm high and the sphere he supports is 70cm in diameter.

Horizontal DialAvailable in brass, bronze, stainless steel or stone, the classical horizontal dial can be made to any size and enhanced with a wide range of personalisation.

HMS VictoryA horizontal dial featuring copper recovered from original hull sheathing from HMS Victory, as authenticated by the Royal Navy. Engraved on the dial are the key events of the battle including Nelson’s famous signal ‘England expects every man to do his duty’. Diameter 56cm.

Xanadu GlobeStainless steel sphere with bronze-coated continents and the seas depicted with a blue enamel. Supported on a bronze cradle. Diameter 90cm.

DowntothelastdetailStarting with a classic David Harber design, you can choose from countless combinations

of size, material and finish to make it uniquely yours…

ARMILLARYSPHERES DIVERSEDIALS

Globe DialThis 16th-century design can either be a sun or a moon dial. The hinged crescent is moved until the shadow is directly underneath and the time read against the engraved or etched hours. The dial can be made in copper, mirror-polished stainless steel or stone. Diameter 50cm, 70cm.

Moon Dial FigureA Greek classical figure made from reconstituted white marble holding a miniature copper globe dial which will work for up to one week per lunar month. Height 92cm.

Light SorceressEach figure is individually designed and sculpted from verdigris copper plates. This example stands 1.58m tall and can hold either a vertical glass dial or a mirror.

Berosus DialThe dial is inclined to its latitude. Hour lines, hour markers and dial furniture are all hand-engraved or etched onto the inner hemisphere. This dial can be made in copper or mirror-polished stainless steel. Diameter 50cm, 60cm.

Maya DialA David Harber innovation that creates an optical illusion of a solid, free-floating central sphere. The dial comprises 24 stainless steel crescents with an hour-band and bands to represent the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Diameter 60cm.

Available in 50cm, 60cm, 70cm, 80cm, 90cm or 100cm diameter.

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Noon Day AnalemmaDeveloped by the Moors around 600BC, this dial face has a figure-of-eight showing the months of the year. The gnomon’s shadow tracks noon throughout the year.

MantleMade of verdigris bronze petals which are applied with 23¾-carat gold leaf on the inside, creating an astonishing glow even on the very dullest day. Also available in Corten and mirror-polished stainless steel. Diameter 76cm, 100cm, 120cm, 150cm.

QuillMade in Corten steel which has been oxidised. The Quill can be made of other materials including bronze, stainless steel or copper and made in varying heights. LED lighting incorporated.

Matrix A series of verdigris bronze hoops supporting randomly-placed reflective stainless steel plates whose inner surfaces are gilded in 23¾-carat gold leaf. Diameter 100cm, 160cm.

Dark Planet – PebbleA polished natural pebble sphere by day, transformed after dark by a subtle inner light. Made in varying diameters.

SlateRiven or smooth, the slate is letter-cut by hand and can be gilded with 23¾-carat gold leaf.

StoneAny hard stone can be used and is letter-cut by hand and usually filled with 23¾-carat gold leaf. We can source the right stone to match the surrounding wall.

VERTICALDIALS

The hours a vertical dial can show will depend entirely on the declination (angle to the sun’s path) of the wall to which you want it attached. We measure this during our site visit – or, where a visit is impractical, we supply a simple kit so you can make the measurement yourself.

Other design factors include choice of material, inclusion of frame, scale of the wall, position of windows, inclusion of quotations, dates, solstice and equinox lines and any dial furniture. The style and material of the gnomon can also be tailored.

LeadA smooth material, sign-written in 23¾-carat gold leaf. The surface can be either oiled to maintain a dark colour or left to oxidise to a silver finish.

CopperCopper usually has a verdigris patina which makes a wonderful contrast with the gold. The face of the dial can be sign-written in 23¾-carat gold leaf.

EnamelA stainless steel base, industrially enamelled in any colour you wish. The dial furniture is then sign-written by hand in any colour.

StripSpecially developed by David, these dials comprise strips of bronze, brass, copper or stainless steel attached directly to the surface of the wall. The numerals and dial furniture are laser cut to match.

GlassMade of clear or coloured glass, these strikingly modern variations offer an added dimension by reflecting sunlight as well as casting a shadow. The hour lines and dial furniture are all etched on the glass.

Hand PaintedThese dials can either be painted directly onto a rendered surface of your house or onto a panel which is then fixed to the wall.

SCULPTURE

Dark Planet – SlateCreated using hundreds of Welsh slate pieces to form a sphere that is transformed at night with a subtle inner light. Made in varying diameters.

KernelA polished natural stone sphere with a mirror-polished stainless steel wedge removed revealing an oxidised steel core. At night, an inner light subtly enhances its planetary properties. Diameter 100cm.

TorusBrilliant polished stainless steel, subtle convex curves and knife-edge seams combine with a central portal to provide contrast to the natural environment while simultaneously connecting with it through distorted reflections. LED lighting can be incorporated. Diameter 100cm, 150cm, 200cm, 240cm.

Slate TorusA mixed-material version of the Torus whose outer surface is gently enhanced by patterned heather-blue slate around the central aperture. Black stone, glass and terracotta versions also available. LED lighting can be incorporated. Diameter 100cm, 150cm, 200cm, 240cm.

QuillMade in brushed stainless steel with mirror-polished petals. Made in varying heights and LED lighting incorporated.

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TitanA combination of oxidised and mirror-polished stainless steel. Height 200cm. Width 125cm. Depth 40cm.

PortalMade of oxidised steel and mirror-polished stainless steel, the Portal can act as a dramatic frame or focal point. Diameter 160cm, 200cm, 240cm, 300cm.

HammanimA combination of oxidised and mirror-polished stainless steel. The Hammanim can simply be a sculpture in its own right – or a hole allowing a dot of light on the etched analemma can indicate the exact moment of Solar Noon throughout the year. Height 300cm.

Ether Horizontal UrnCreated from a series of horizontal mirror-polished stainless steel wafers creating a mirage of multiple reflections. LED lighting incorporated. Height 175cm.

Ether SphereA stack of mirror-polished stainless steel discs, capped top and bottom by two stainless steel dishes. LED lighting incorporated. Diameter 80cm, 90cm, 100cm.

Ether MonolithThe mirror-polished stainless steel wafers follow the contours of its stone base in an equally natural manner. The sculpture is lit with LEDs. Height 300cm.

CubeA mirror-polished stainless steel and copper Rubik-like cube. 200cm square. INDOORSCULPTURE

AlveareA miniature elliptical piece, reminiscent of a hive, made of mirror-polished stainless steel tubes of varying sizes and individually painted in colours of your choice. Diameter 55cm.

ChaliceThe Chalice is made of two mirror-polished stainless steel hemispheres. The water overflows the outer rim and through the magic of surface tension continues to conform to the side of the hemisphere. The Chalice is lit both internally and from underneath with either blue or white LEDs. Diameter 76cm, 100cm, 120cm, 150cm.

CrucelloThree-tiered verdigris bronze fountain with a water curtain which will reflect a warm glow in the water within the three tiers. The Crucello can be installed to an existing pool with a minimum diameter of 2.6m or we can produce a tank to suit. LED lighting can be incorporated. Diameter 120cm, Height 185cm.

EkhoA classical bronze verdigris bowl with a 23¾-carat gold waterline. Diameter 90cm.

VortexSpiralling water held within a shallow crucible of mirror-polished stainless steel, enhanced at night by LED lighting. The Vortex is shown sitting on a rugged stone plinth. Diameter 80cm.

WATERFEATURES

MimeoA bronze dish with a delicate filigree pattern cut into its inner and outer edges and a single fine jet of water rising from its centre. Diameter 90cm.

Three-tier ChaliceThree hemispheres whose water flow creates the illusion that the bowls themselves are rotating. Height 1.8m. Diameter 1.3m.

All water features include a pump and most include a reservoir tank.

Water ObeliskLike a shaft of fluid light, this classical obelisk reflects and distorts its immediate surroundings through a fine film of water shimmering down its four mirror-polished faces. Each face can be subtly up-lit to create an elegant night-time effect.

Ether Vertical UrnCreated from a series of vertical wafers, creating a mirage of multiple reflections. LED lighting incorporated. Height 175cm.

Dark Planet FountainThe Dark Planet fountain has water gently tumbling over the dark pebble stones which have been grouted to provide a waterproof membrane. Diameter 76cm, 100cm, 120cm.

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WaterWalls

Depending on the material and design, water walls can be made to any height and width. Reservoir tanks can be above or hidden below ground and lighting is usually incorporated to enhance the effect. Above-ground tanks also available in other finishes.

WavesA water wall made from mirror-polished stainless steel with verdigris bronze wave insets and frame.

PetalMade from hundreds of scale-shaped, mirror-polished stainless steel petals.

InterwovenMirror-polished stainless and Corten or verdigris bronze are combined to create an interwoven pattern.

CopperAntiqued copper panels and frame create an unusual surface for water.

Stainless Steel A simple mirror-polished stainless steel water wall with surface tank.

Double Aspect Framed An etched panel of glass is framed and lit around its periphery with LEDs.

Fire TableA Dark Planet hemisphere inset with a mirror-polished stainless steel dish (vortex shape) within which the flame mechanism is set. Mains gas or remote bottle gas supply required or alternatively bio-fuels can be used.

GlassA contemporary glass water wall made from clear or coloured glass and etched with any pattern or wording with or without a stainless steel frame.

FireTable

Hour GlassA contemporary sandstone plinth. Height 90cm. Top 45cm. Base 50cm.

Small Staddle StoneA rough-chiselled plinth in dark yellow sandstone. Overall Height 83cm. Top 25cm. Base 44cm. Chamfered square base 53cm.

PLINTHS

Cone with GroovesA contemporary sandstone plinth with concentric shallow grooves. Height 91cm. Top 20cm. Base 38cm. Chamfered square base 50cm.

Large Staddle Stonein Mint Stone A rough chiselled plinth made from mint stone. Height 91cm. Top 26cm. Base 45cm.

OctagonalA contemporary twist on a classical plinth made from black granite. Height 90cm. Width 32cm.

Natural Stone BouldersAvailable in any height or size, boulders usually need additional manpower for installation.

Bespoke PlinthsThese can be made of any material and to any design.

William and MaryThis plinth is particularly suited to the HMS Victory Dial. The colour is Portland. Height 122cm. Top 42cm. Base 46cm.

Purbeck StoneA simple design with a rough-punched finish. Height 80 – 90cm. Top 25cm. Base 30cm.

Reconstituted Cast StoneAvailable in an enormous range of designs, sizes and colours. Our recommended supplier is Haddonstone Ltd.

Georgian BalusterA classical sandstone plinth. Height 94cm. Top 40cm. Base 50cm.

Large Staddle StoneA rough chiselled plinth made from beige sandstone. Height 91cm. Top 26cm. Base 45cm.

Black Staddle StoneA classical plinth made from a contemporary black-coloured granite. Height 85cm. Top 30cm. Base 40cm.

Square PedestalA classical sandstone plinth. Height 85cm. Top 38cm. Base 38cm.

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NEXTSTEPSTo make an appointment, or to arrange a site visit to discuss your project,

please contact us on +44 (0)1235 859300 or at sales@davidharber.com.

All UK mainland commissions are personally delivered and securely installed by our workshop staff

and include alignment, calibration and other mechanical fine-tuning. In cases where you may need to provide

additional personnel on site (for example, a qualified electrician) we will advise you well in advance.

For overseas commissions, we will provide your local team with detailed installation instructions and full telephone support.

SecurityWe take considerable care to ensure that each commission is appropriately and securely fixed in position.

Additional measures can be provided for sites where security is of particular concern.

ElectricsTo comply with legislation, all permanent on-site electrical connections

must be made by your own NICEIC or equivalently qualified electrician.

FILTRATIONTo maintain optimum performance for our water features, we strongly recommend including one of

our customised filtration packages and carrying out regular (ideally twice-yearly) maintenance.

Please ask about our Stitch in Time maintenance and repair service at the time of ordering.

INSTALLATION

All David Harber installations are built to stand the test of time, whether indoors

or out in the open, and in most cases require minimal after care support.

AFTERCAREDesign: Mercer Design

Photography: Clive Nichols, Bruce Harber, Tim Mercer, Diane Gramlick, Gill German, Maya Harber, Paul Cox and PBVH Photography

Testimonials“My real gratitude lies with the fact that you were able to come up with the goods in time, that you have

been so very reliable and that your art and workmanship are so superior. I cannot thank you enough.”

Lancashire, England

“The Mantle is at its best today; cloudy, grey, murky with a slight drizzle

so it shows up brilliantly. I call it my little nuclear reactor!”

Kent, England

“The Armillary Sphere looks completely fabulous and we could not be more thrilled.

You did a wonderful job installing it and it has already been much admired.”

Berkshire, England

“I LOVE MY SUNDIAL! The spot chosen for it is perfect and the dial is a joy to behold.

As a memorial to my lovely husband it is wonderful, as a work of art it is stunning and

as a timepiece it is extremely interesting and the dial will be loved for many years to come.”

Gloucester, England

“The water feature is remarked upon by everyone who visits especially on the rotation effect, the lovely

sound of splashing water and it has retained its great looks and it keeps absolutely accurate time.”

Berrima, Australia

Davidharberltd

Blewburton Barns, Hagbourne Road, Aston Upthorpe,

Oxfordshire OX11 9EE, England

+44 (0)1235 859300

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