Sundial - Brass, Velvet
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This Dollond London sundial with compass, made of brass with a velvet case, dates from 1980–1990.
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Meridian 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, capable of uniting in a single elegant composition two ancient instruments linked to navigation, orientation and time measurement. The construction recalls the tradition of prestigious scientific and nautical instruments and presents a strong scenic character despite its extremely small size.
The sundial with compass is a particularly interesting item for collectors of scientific, nautical and astronomical instruments. The presence of the compass allows proper orientation of the instrument while the sundial uses the Sun's position 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 inscriptions on the dial.
The compass therefore plays a fundamental role in orienting the sundial, making this small instrument not only decorative but also an interesting example of the combination between astronomy, navigation and time measurement.
Main features
Type: sundial with compass
Material: brass
Brand: Dollond London
Era: 1980s
Operation: perfectly working
Case: blue velvet
Closed dimensions: diameter about 5 cm, height about 2 cm
Conditions
The instrument is presented in excellent overall condition and is perfectly functioning. There are normal slight signs of aging consistent with the era and the vintage nature of the object. The blue velvet case completes the presentation elegantly 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 reference.
Particularly striking when displayed with other vintage nautical, scientific or astronomical instruments. Thanks to its size it can be easily placed on a desk, a bookshelf, a display cabinet or within a collection devoted to the history of navigation.
A small object with great charm, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of antique nautical instruments, astronomy, exploration and period scientific objects.
Shipping
Very careful packaging and tracked shipping.
P.S. I am away on holiday; the items will be shipped starting from 31/08. Thank you.
Meridian 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, capable of uniting in a single elegant composition two ancient instruments linked to navigation, orientation and time measurement. The construction recalls the tradition of prestigious scientific and nautical instruments and presents a strong scenic character despite its extremely small size.
The sundial with compass is a particularly interesting item for collectors of scientific, nautical and astronomical instruments. The presence of the compass allows proper orientation of the instrument while the sundial uses the Sun's position 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 inscriptions on the dial.
The compass therefore plays a fundamental role in orienting the sundial, making this small instrument not only decorative but also an interesting example of the combination between astronomy, navigation and time measurement.
Main features
Type: sundial with compass
Material: brass
Brand: Dollond London
Era: 1980s
Operation: perfectly working
Case: blue velvet
Closed dimensions: diameter about 5 cm, height about 2 cm
Conditions
The instrument is presented in excellent overall condition and is perfectly functioning. There are normal slight signs of aging consistent with the era and the vintage nature of the object. The blue velvet case completes the presentation elegantly 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 reference.
Particularly striking when displayed with other vintage nautical, scientific or astronomical instruments. Thanks to its size it can be easily placed on a desk, a bookshelf, a display cabinet or within a collection devoted to the history of navigation.
A small object with great charm, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of antique nautical instruments, astronomy, exploration and period scientific objects.
Shipping
Very careful packaging and tracked shipping.
P.S. I am away on holiday; the items will be shipped starting from 31/08. Thank you.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Brass, Velvet
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
2 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated period
1980-1990
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