Price: $34.99
(as of Feb 21, 2025 20:40:21 UTC – Details)
Product Description
Sundial Compass
Sundial Compass with Leather Box
A sundial compass merges two ancient navigational tools: a sundial and a magnetic compass.
Antique Brass
Sundial
Typically a horizontal sundial with a gnomon (the shadow-casting piece).Marked with hour lines to indicate time based on the sun’s position.
Compass
Housed beneath the sundial, aligned with north. Features a magnetic needle that points towards magnetic north.
Hinge
Connects the sundial and compass, allowing for independent use of both.
Leveling Mechanism
Ensures accurate readings by adjusting the instrument to a horizontal plane.
A sundial compass is a fascinating combination of two ancient navigational tools: the sundial and the compass. It’s a unique and practical device that allows you to tell both the time and direction, using only the power of the sun and Earth’s magnetic field.
The sundial portion usually consists of a flat surface marked with hour lines. A thin rod or triangular plate called a gnomon casts a shadow onto the surface as the sun moves across the sky. The position of the shadow indicates the time of day.
HOW TO USE A COMPASS
ROTATE THE SCREW CLOCK WISE AND ANTICLOCK WISE THAN WORKING COMPASS
The dimensions of the Brass Sundial are : 3.54 x 3.54 x 1.38 inches; & the weight of the sun watch is 0.280 kg (0.594 Pounds)
FUNCTIONAL AND SYMBOLIC – While fully functional as a compass, it is also a powerful symbol of guidance, inner strength, and adventure. Its points are leading toward limitless possibilities.
Beautifully crafted solid brass pocket sundial compass with high quality polished finish on Brass & Natural Finish on Copper. Portable design, convenient to carry. Valued as decorative objects, literary metaphors, and objects of mathematical study.
Nautical collectors, enthusiasts, and seafarer alike will love this stunning brass Sundial Compass. As a perfect present, this Sundial Compass for sale is a gleaming recreation of the classic antique compass that have guided sailors since the 1100s
As a perfect present, this Sundial for sale is a gleaming recreation of the classic antique sundials that have guided sailors since the 1100s
A Perfect Customized vintage Gift for all the occasions , FEATURES – Solid brass compass with any engraving you want. Size of the compass is 4″ inch Approx and custom compass comes with the same chain as in the listing pictures. The engravable leather pouch is genuine leather
IMPRESS WITH YOUR GIFT – Beautiful designs combined with personalization will make your gift stand out. Handcrafted out of heavy brass metal with an added antique finish, each compass is unique and is bound to become a keepsake.
Price: $34.99
(as of Feb 21, 2025 20:40:21 UTC – Details)
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CDE –
Very nice piece of history – ZERO INSTRUCTIONS
I really liked this sundial compass. The crafting is solid and stable. The parts have nice detail. It really looks like the old school type. The bubble level though is very hard to read, probably should’ve used something other than yellow. Another thing is the complete lack of instructions, so you’ll need to look for a video describing how it works.
Robin –
Beautiful, but flawed ð¥º
I was so excited to get this and it’s beautiful but has a pit in the custom engraving, and also on the front. I attached pictures. I don’t want to be picky but it is a Christmas gift and I’m hoping this can be rectified by then. The seller has been very responsive to questions I had about it prior to purchasing. I’ll change my review once I hear from the seller, or receive a replacement.Update: the seller replaced the item without me having to send the original one back. Great customer service and the item is very nice.
David L. –
Great vintage sundial compass
This feels like such a cool artifact. I gave it to my kids who loves treasure and he is totally thrilled with it. It will be fun teaching him how to use it. It seems to work good and has a nice leather case. Decent value. Nice quality.
Sue M –
Very Nice Timepiece
Purchased this as a gift for my brother in law. He has everything and is very hard to buy for. He was very surprised and very interested in how to use it. He fiddled around with it longer than any other gift! Seller was very supportive in supplying instructions upon request.