Nautical Brass Sundial Compass - Gilbert & Sons Vintage Pocket Navigation Hiking Antique Compass

Gilbert & Sons reproduction combination Sundial Compass with level is hand crafted from brass-Combination of various metals to an antique finish. Traditional time telling tool of the 1800’s, the Sundial gnome is hinged as is the hinged curved ruler-like latitude bar. Adjustable legs and liquid level ensure the dial is sitting flat on uneven surfaces. The compass presents the true position of north based on the areas magnetic north declination Combination of the tools within this Sundial allowing a shadow to be cast to identify the time of day.Sundials are the ultimate in low maintenance gift ideas too. They will never need a battery, never need to be recharged. Indeed, for as long as time is running away from us, a sundial will always be hot on its heels.