Nautical Pendulum Gilbert And Sons Reproduction Sundial Compass

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This stylish pendulum sundial compass is made in solid brass with a brass pendulum drop used to measure the time of day, the clock face being engraved in roman numerals., with scro ll work etching around the 12 o'clock. It has a lovely compass inserted in the base with the rose star to find your navigational point. Inside the Box is a brass plate with the Equation of Time from the months of the year to be added or subtracted from the apparent time. The Sundial is a antique style reproduction of the navigational sundial used in ships mainly to help plot a course, this piece is representative of the Georgian time and signed Cox 100 Newgate Street London. Comes is a solid black wooden box with blue felt inside. Sundial is 12 cm long x 9 cm wide x 10 cm tall with pendulum erected. FREE SHIPPING Show more