Tycho Sundial

Manufacturer: Antiquus Brand: Obscuriosity

This historically accurate style sundial, based off an original in the Correr Museum in Venice, features a compass and beautifully printed sundial faces. The exterior cover is topped with a brass plate engraved with a depiction of the Spanish carrack Victoria, which was part of Magellan's fleet and the first ship to circumnavigate the globe. A horizontal sundial consists of one dial plate, marked off in hours, and the gnomon which sits on the noon line and projects out from the dial plate. In order to tell the correct local time, the gnomon must be parallel with the Earth's axis, or, in other words, that it should point towards the celestial pole. In the northern hemisphere, this means, for practical purposes, that the gnomon should point at the Pole Star. The chief advantages of the horizontal sundial are that it is easy to read, and the sun lights the face throughout the year. All the hour-lines intersect at the point where the gnomon's style crosses the horizontal plane. Since the style is aligned with the Earth's rotational axis, the style points true North and its angle with the horizontal equals the sundial's geographical latitude. The perfect item for those with the spirit of discovery. Historical Example Diptych Dial, by E.C. Stockert, Germany, 18th Century

Manufacturer: Collectibles Buy Model: ZCO378 Color: brass

Manufacturer: Sufia Brand: English Pirate Color: GOLDEN

This functional reproduction in brass of a 17th century Nautical sundial may be used to tell the approximate time. Place the sundial in the north direction and set the local latitude angle with the curved bar. The suns shadow cast by the vane will reflect the local time. The adjustable legs allow the compass to be placed level. The needle lock allows the compass bearing to be transported without damage. The sundial measures 4 inches in diameter and 0.75 inch tall. Compass comes in a sturdy cardboard gift box.

Manufacturer: Collectibles Buy Model: ZCO394 Color: Golden

this is marine navigational brass instrument. made on solid brass sundial compass for mariners this is table decorative item. this is perfect gift for your Relatives and friends.

Brand: Calvin Antiques Color: antique

it hand made items and its reproduction not original. size 3" compass box 4x4x1.75 inch made of brass

Manufacturer: Sailor's Art Brand: Sailor's Art Model: SC102 Color: Antique

Sailor's Art Antique Brass Drum Sundial Compass With Leather Case 2.5"

Manufacturer: Les Trésors De Lily Brand: Unknown Model: 090908FAN102012J493100 Color: Brown

For lovers of history and navigation, here is a reproduction of old sundials. Collector's item sold in its wooden storage box. Brass 8.5x4 cm (3.35''x1.57'').

Manufacturer: Whitehall Products Brand: Whitehall Model: 01256 Color: French Bronze

01256 Finish: French Bronze Features: -Unique gift idea.-Rust proof.-Weather resistant.-Hand cast.-Hand painted.-Manufactured from 100pct recycled aluminum.

Manufacturer: Collectibles Buy Brand: Collectibles Buy Model: ZCO306 Color: Brass antique

Navigational compass measures 3 inches approx diameter and looks like sundial when we open its cover - Inside the cover magnetic functionality of compass is there which will show you Magnetic poles - Beautiful compass can be gifted any your loved once's ---- best product is handmade by Indian Artisans