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Quarter-size Dollond Portable Sundial

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4.7 / 5
Our 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…   Read More
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Our 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 whole instrument oriented for direction by means of a magnetic compass in the base. Height adjustable legs ensure that the instrument is used upright.

Supplied in a box measuring 4" square, 2.5" tall.

Brass

Brass - an alloy of copper and zinc - is easy to work with, can be polished to a gleaming shine, and it has a high degree of corrosion resistance, making it the traditional choice of metal for use in harsh marine environments.

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Overall Product Rating 4.7 / 5
14 Feb 2020
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An extremely nice piece in good condition.
Did not know however that you have to be between 0 and 60 degrees in the northern hemisphere for it to work. Still, makes a very nice piece in the room.
02 Feb 2017
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The description on the web site includes the phrase “A spirit level and height adjustable legs ensure that the instrument is used upright.” However, there is no spirit level on the product. If there is a similar model of sundial that has a spirit level within it, this difference in the features of each product should be made clear. No instructions were included and if customers are not familiar with all the features of a nautical sundial, some brief instructions would be useful with such products.
27 Jun 2015
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excellent product, excellent value
03 Jul 2014
By
Bought as a gift for my dad and he loved it
18 Jan 2014
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It was bought as a gift and the recipient was delighted
17 Jan 2014
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Excellent
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Quarter-Size Dollond Portable Sundial
By , 13 Jan 2018
I was given one of these sundials at Christmas. Unfortunately there are no instructions on its use and I cannot work it out. Can you send instructions please.
Nauticalia Customer service
Thank you for your message. I have just emailed some instructions to you.
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