Sundial - Brass, Velvet

Sundial with Dollond London Compass in Brass – Blue Velvet Case – 1980s

Elegant and refined collectible instrument composed of a sundial with compass, made of brass and accompanied by its blue velvet case.

A small object of great charm, able to unite in a single elegant composition two ancient instruments related to navigation, orientation and time measurement. The construction recalls the tradition of valuable scientific and nautical instruments and presents a strong scenic character despite its extremely compact dimensions.

The sundial with compass is a particularly interesting object for collectors of scientific, nautical and astronomical instruments. The presence of the compass allows proper orientation of the instrument while the sundial uses the position of the Sun to indicate the time.

The operating principle is that of ancient sundials: a small rod or gnomon projects its shadow onto the dial, and when the instrument is correctly oriented toward the North, the shadow allows reading the solar time indicated by the engravings on the dial.

The compass therefore performs a fundamental orientation function for the sundial, making this small instrument not only decorative but also an interesting example of a combination between astronomy, navigation and time measurement.

Main features

Type: sundial with compass
Material: brass
Brand: Dollond London
Era: 1980s
Operation: perfectly functional
Case: blue velvet
Closed dimensions: diameter about 5 cm, height about 2 cm

Conditions
The instrument is presented in overall excellent condition and is perfectly functional. Normal light signs of age consistent with the era and the vintage nature of the object are present. The blue velvet case elegantly completes the presentation and facilitates its preservation.

Notes
Object of notable collecting interest thanks to its small size, the combination of compass and sundial, and the prestigious Dollond London appeal.
Particularly dramatic when displayed together with other vintage nautical, scientific or astronomical instruments. Thanks to its size it can be easily placed on a desk, on a shelf, in a display case or within a collection dedicated to the history of navigation.
A small object with great charm, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of antique nautical instruments, astronomy, exploration and vintage scientific items.

Shipping
Very careful packing and tracked shipping.

Note
I am away on holiday; items will be shipped starting from 31/08. Thank you.