Nauticalia

A different shape to the instrument produced by Peter Dollond but essentially the same. Inspired by originals in the Science Museum. The gnomon, which casts the shadow, can be set for latitude on a sliding scale; and the whole instrument oriented in the meridian by means of a magnetic compass in the..

Named in tribute to the historic naval dockyards in Portsmouth, focus of much of Britain’s maritime history, this sundial has an adjustable gnomon that can be set for latitude on a sliding scale; and the whole instrument oriented in the meridian by means of the magnetic compass in the base. A tiny s..

This brass pocket sundial is a completely self-contained portable instrument, with a compass for alignment and lid for protection. The gnomon is set for latitudes around 50 degrees North, so will be most accurate in the south of England, northern Europe, Canada and so on. At these latitudes this is ..

Inspired by Greenwich, the focal point of world time, this brass pocket sundial is a completely self-contained portable instrument, with a compass for alignment and velvet carry pouch for protection.The gnomon is set for latitudes around 50 degrees North, so will be most accurate in the south of Eng..

An antique-effect solid brass telescope, bound in leather and presented in a wooden box. Its four draws extend to 15" with 6x magnification and good-quality 25mm object lens.Box measures 18 x 6cm”...

Within this hardwood box nests a simple dry-card compass in a ‘riveted’ brass housing.Functional, but not suitable for serious navigation.Box measures 7x7x4cm..

Brass compass engraved with Robert Frost’s poem "The Road Not Taken".Supplied with leather case.Diameter 8cm...

A smart little dry card compass in a brass case, housed in a fine rosewood box with lid.Diameter 8cm, height 3cm...

Dry needle brass compass in a pocket watch-style brass case, supplied in a polished hardwood box.Diameter of compass 5cm, length of chain 46cm.box measures 8x8x4cm...

This simple but elegant card compass is mounted in a polished brass case.Mounted in wood block 9cm square, with velveteen baseAlthough it works, it is not intended for serious navigation...