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Armillary

Posted by cynthiaquilts IL Chicago area (My Page) on
Sun, May 20, 07 at 13:24

My husband wants to put an armillary in our new landscaping area. Sounds great but I don't know where to find one. We are probably looking for one that will be on a pedestal that is at least waist high. Any suggestions on where to look or what to look for? I am willing to do mail/internet order if someone has a recommendation.


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RE: Armillary

  • Posted by lellie z9 Anna Maria Island (My Page) on
    Thu, May 24, 07 at 10:31

You can simply 'Google' "armillary and find a location near you, but be warned...they're NOT inexpensive...LOL!


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  • Posted by dian57 M-H Valley NY-5 (My Page) on
    Wed, Jun 13, 07 at 5:49

Have you tried Marshall's or Home Goods? They have odd things and I've seen a few armillaries in there that didn't cost an arm and a leg.


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RE: Armillary

They had some of those at Old Time Pottery at the beginning of the season. I looked at them but bought a triangular shaped oblisk that I placed in a flower bed. They were very popular this year.

Fran


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  • Posted by moogies z8, D/FW Texas (My Page) on
    Sat, Jun 23, 07 at 17:02

I don't know if you're looking for a fountain armillary, but Sam's has a very nice one - and the armillary is on a pedestal, too. It's cast aluminum and steel with a powder-coat finish. I've seen it in person and it's beautiful.

It has underwater lights, as well.

I suppose that if you didn't want the fountain, you could use the base as a planter, which would work well, too.

Kathi

Here is a link that might be useful: Armillary fountain


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Hi Cynthia,
Have you gotten your armillary yet? One of our nearby colleges just purchased one that's amazing. It's absolutely stunning! It's by an English artist, David Harber, who's done them all over the world and even one for Queen Elizabeth. David Harber is represented here by Garden Accents in Pennsylvania. Definitely worth looking at but yes, consider it an investment that you'll be passing down for generations.

Here is a link that might be useful: David Harber Armillary


 
 

 

 


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