Brass Sundial Compass with Folding Gnomon Stand

For Sale by Auction in
Worthington, Ohio, US

Brass sundial compass with a circular plate featuring etched decorative patterns and a separate hinged gnomon stand supporting a removable circular brass grid. Both the gnomon and the dial show patina and wear. Wire connects the structural elements, and surface spotting is visible throughout the plate. The reverse shows concentric turning marks typical of brass…

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Worthington, Ohio, United States (US)

Item description:

Brass sundial compass with a circular plate featuring etched decorative patterns and a separate hinged gnomon stand supporting a removable circular brass grid.

Both the gnomon and the dial show patina and wear. Wire connects the structural elements, and surface spotting is visible throughout the plate. The reverse shows concentric turning marks typical of brass lathe work. Made to function as a solar timekeeping instrument, the piece illustrates functional and decorative craftsmanship. See photos for measurements, if taken.