Portable Universal Compass Sundial, by Dollond, 1750-1800
Portable Universal compass sundial, by Dollond family, London, England, 1750-1800. The instrument has a graduated arc and can be set for any latitude, as well as a compass meaning it can be set to the correct orientation.
- Measurements:
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overall: 110 mm x 130 mm x 140 mm,
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) , glass , alcohol and silver (metal)
- Object Number:
- 1937-859 Pt1
- type:
- compass (direction indicator) and sundial
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
