Brass Nautical – 5 inches Large Sundial Compass in Rosewood Case Top Grade Calibrated Vintage Gift
February 25, 2020 - Comment
Among the Four Great Inventions, the magnetic compass was first invented as a device for divination as early as the Chinese Han Dynasty and later adopted for navigation by the Song Dynasty Chinese during the 11th century. The first usage of a compass recorded in Western Europe and the Islamic world occurred around 12th Century The compass has Scout Oath inscribed under the lid. Planning to go on a trip? Consider bringing a compass with you. Even though nowadays, many people use their smartphones or other GPS devices for navigation, there is nothing more reliable than an old school compass. Whatever is your way of travelling, a compass will help to accurately determine the direction you are heading. In a broader sense, a sundial is any device that uses the Sun’s altitude or azimuth (or both) to show the time. In addition to their time-telling function, sundials are valued as decorative objects, literary metaphors, and objects of mathematical study
Product Features
- The Sundial is made of Premium Grade Brass and the Sun Dial comes with a gift box, made of rosewood; box beautiful by itself.
- Size:- 15cm – L x 15cm – W x 7cm – H (Wooden Box); Size:- 12.5cm – Dia x 5cm – High (Sundial Compass)
- Beautifully crafted solid brass pocket sundial compass with a rich, antique patina finish. Portable design, convenient to carry. A 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 Compass for sale is a gleaming recreation of the classic antique compass that have guided sailors since the 1100s. Soft Drink CAN Shown in the image is only to present the idea of the actual product. It does not come with the Sundial
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Better than expected. I bought this for an end of tour gift for a fellow naval officer. It was very presentable and unique. Compared to other products I have bought that were similar to this from other companies this one was great, no issues.
Sundial Work Desk Addition I bought this piece as more of an aesthetic addition to my desk at work. It came in a well crafted box with a metal embossed plate with description. The sundial it self is well crafted with self leveling feet on the bottom to suit any style surface. Happy with this desk addition as it has sparked many conversations with my older clients.
Great gift! Quality craftmanship. Yes, compass actually works! The only “negative” that I can offer about the nautical compass is the packaging for delivery. It was very well packaged with lots of protective wrap but the box and packaging are not “giftable”, at least by my standards. I start with that comment with acknowledgement that it’s a very minor issue as using gift packaging was not a problem for me. The quality of the compass far exceeded my expectations! The box as well as the compass itself are well made with good weight and a solid feel…