Replica Antique Sundials

Reproduction Ivory Diptych Sundial Ref: LH-A112

IVORY DIAL

This dial is hand made and hand painted.

It has not exactly been established when a magnetic compass was first added to a sundial.
The first portable compass-sundial was already known in 1480 in Nuremberg, which was the first city in Europe to have an organized trade of compass makers.
According to the craft rules, compass dials were to be made in ivory or good quality boxwood.
The sundial you have acquired is a perfect replica of the one signed by Hans Troschel dated in 1626 and it is totally handmade in ivory resin.
Price: £91.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

German Compass/Sundial Ref: LH-A201

GERMAN SUNDIAL

This sundial is a replica of the one made in Germany and dated 1643.
It is a single latitude dial (40 degrees) and its brass gnomon support is movable and fits into a small metal bush for use.
The decoration of the floating compass card is particularly attractive.
The case is made of beech .

METHOD OF USE

Position the gnomon support in the vertical position,
then rotate the whole compass until the Lys flower of the floating compass (North) coincides with the number 12 (covered by metal bush support) of the quadrant.
The thread casts a shadow which gives the sun´s time.

Please phone 01954 211 288 for price
Price: £34.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Butterfield Indoor Sundial Ref: LH-A202

ANTIQUUS

Fitted with a compass for alignment on a sunlit table this universal sundial can be adjusted for your latitude. A practical and decorative gift that will attract attention and stimulate discussion.
110x95x140mm
Price: £37.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Magnetic Compass Sundial Ref: LH-A203

ANTIQUUS

Made from Beechwood
Consists of a Horizonal Sundial mounted on a compass plate.
The compass automatically seeks magnetic north and the sundial indicates immediately the time without any adjustments being made by the owner.
The Magnetic compass dial was introduced by Fraser in the late 18th century.
Price: £41.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Solar Compass and Sundial Ref: LH-H40

HEMISFERIUM

This nautical compass was used in the 16th century. In this discovering era was of critical importance in navigation and developing cartography.
In this model we have both a compass and a sundial, so we can tell the time straightaway.
Price: £48.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Wood Nautical Compass Ref: LH-H41

HEMISFERIUM

This compass is similar to H42 above but is housed in a wooden case.

Price: £23.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Carden or Marine Compass Ref: LH-H43

HEMISFERIUM

The Cardan or marine compass is a nautical instrument whose use was fundamental in the development of navigation and cartography.
New types of compasses were devised because the rock and pitch of a vessel make ordinary compasses useless. Ship compasses were mounted in a Cardan suspension, which allowed them to remain constantly level. The compass went through few modifications until the 19th century, when scientists, engineers and navigators improved it notably.
Price: £63.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Magnetic Compass Ref: LH-H44

HEMISFERIUM

A magnetic compass is a nautical instrument whose use was fundamental to the development of navigation and cartography in the 16th century. We know that Columbus used a compass and, probably, he was the first to warn about magnetic variation. This model has been decorated with images from original maps from that era.
The magnetic compass allows us to calculate the coordinates that allow geographers, cartographers and navigator to define the position of any point on the surface of the Earth.
Price: £59.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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