Zero Stock- Antique Equinoctial Compass Sundial

Zero Stock- Antique Equinoctial Compass Sundial

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SOLD  Below is a excellent example of a late 19th century pocket brass equinoctial sundial made in France for Latin America.  The device features include: an hour scale with 15 minutes divisions, a delicate spring loaded gnomon and a folding latitude ring with divisions from 0-60 degrees. This device is very accurate. The Silvered round bezel  around the compass has  fine engraved the latitudes and the cities from Mexico area. The condition of this sundial is very good, has a little wear and tear due to age, nice patina  and some dust entrapped in the compass. Dimensions: 52 mm  length and 20 mm  height. 

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