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Helios, Pocket SundialReproduction of a Diptych dial, known as Pocket sundial. Dated between 16th 17th Centuries. Crafted of wood with green paint finish accented with brass corner pieces and clasp, featuring a compass and cotton shadow line. Length: 3. 35" Width: 2. 36" Height: 0. 79"

cotton plumb line with brass pearl and booklets explaining use and history

the equator

like those used by ancient sailors to place the brightest circumpolar stars and aid their nightly observations

called the rete

It is a sundial (the string will mark it with its shadow) with a compass for orienteering for correct measuring the solar time

Diameter: 1

This beautiful reproduction comes complete with two folding styles for the corresponding time of year

Reproduction of a Diptych dial

and some of the most beautiful and precise scientific instruments were born there

Thickness:0

this instrument is used to determine Solar time

The original piece