Gift Box

18th Century Replica Antique Bronze Sundial Compass.

A beautiful desk top reproduction of a sundial compass from an era gone by. Not that long ago people actually lived by sundial time. Every village and town functioned on local time depending on local latitude. The arrival of trains and mail coach traffic created the need for coordinated time. This sundial uses the compass to find North. Raising the triangular gnomon upright while facing the compass needle will tell the time. The correct time will only show if the local latitude corresponds to the angle of the gnomon. This beautiful gift boxed compass measures 3½"  x  1" folded and weighs nearly 1 Lb. Use this to enhance the Nautical decor anywhere in your home, cabin or office.