Not that long ago people actually lived by sundial time. Every village and town functioned on local time, depending on local latitude. The arrival of trains and mail coach traffic created a need for coordinated time. Our travel sundial needs a compass to
Gilt bronze, enamel and glass sundial compass - China 18th century Ateliers du Palais - Ref.107755
Adam's, London, 18th Century Antique Brass Compass/Sundial, Circa 1745.
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18th century sundial and compass
Adam's, London, 18th Century Antique Brass Compass/Sundial, Circa 1745.
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Lot 233 - A SMALL 18TH-CENTURY COMPASS SUNDIAL