Quarter-size Dollond Portable Sundial

Quarter-size Dollond Portable SundialOur wooden boxed brass sundial is a completely self contained portable instrument, inspired by a design from the 18th century instrument maker Peter Dollond, founder of a great optical empire. The original is in the London Science Museum. Instruments like this were once used by explorers and navigators to tell the time anywhere in the world. For this to be possible, the gnomon, which casts the shadow, can be set for latitude on a sliding scale and the

Comes with a carrying/storage bag

Will you agree with them or find new interpretations

Cover is 100% cotton (not removeable)

and it is from this that the Franklin desk clock takes its inspiration

with this miniature model made from melted down airframe aluminium recovered during renovation

so could be used as cupboard doors or hatches for example

secured by brass scuttle clamps

Wingspan 9"

Easy to Use - Handy to Have

copper-plated

The flukes of the anchor give a good purchase on stubborn corks

but classic