Sundial Compass with Lid – Brass Navigation Tool with Mahogany Case
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Sundial Compass with Lid – Brass Navigation Tool with Mahogany Case
The Sundial Compass with Lid combines two old navigation references in one compact brass instrument: a magnetic compass for direction and a sundial for reading solar time. A lid protects the working face when it is packed or displayed.
The 2.75-inch-diameter brass instrument sits inside a precision-made mahogany case. It is described as fully functional, but accurate sundial use still depends on proper orientation, local solar conditions, and an understanding of how civil time differs from apparent solar time.
Gift packaging is included. The combination of brass mechanism and fitted wood case makes it equally suitable for a desk, travel kit, or collection of traditional instruments.
What it’s for:
- Reading direction with the integrated compass
- Demonstrating traditional solar timekeeping
- Displaying a compact brass navigation instrument
Materials & Construction:
- Solid brass sundial and compass
- Protective fitted lid
- Mahogany storage case
Specs:
- Product: Sundial Compass with Lid
- Vendor: Tour D’Horizon
- Materials: Brass and mahogany
- Diameter: 2.75”
- Includes: Mahogany case and gift packaging
- Navigate time and direction with this elegant Sundial Compass with Lid, crafted from solid brass and housed in a mahogany wood case
- Gift packaging included—perfect for collectors and outdoor lovers
- Diameter: 2.75”—compact and durable for travel or display
Care & Field Notes:
- Take compass readings away from magnets and large metal objects
- Keep the instrument dry and close the lid before carrying
- Use the sundial with correct orientation and account for local solar time
Pairs well with: Nautical charts, map cases, desk magnifiers, and traditional navigation books.
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