In an age where people kept track of time with the use of sundials for their daily functions, early civilizations knew that having a coordinated time will bring them forward to a new and better world. AM’s reproduction of this 18th century trinket is a perfect combination of a time keeper and a traveling guide. You will never get lost on foot as long as you can find where is north, and you can never lose track of time. Features This is a vintage bronze dry finish compass, hand colored and reproduced for maritime item collectors. Raising the triangular gnomon upright while pointing the compass needle North will show the time. The correct time will show only if the local latitude correspondes to angle of gnomon. Hand aged and hand polishedin a rustic antique duo tone. Materials: Materials: Metal and glass Colour: Bronze Dimensions DIA 5.5 X H 1.5 CM Dispatch Timing Normally dispatched within 3 business days Notes This item comes with 12-Months Manufacturer Warranty
Price: $69.00 from Nestz
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