Compass
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
1700
Materials
Leather and silver
Measurements
76 mm (Length)69 mm (W)
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Tintinhull House, Somerset
NT 1138149
Summary
Silver Butterfield compass sundial of elongated octagonal shape with engraved adjustable gnomon. The reverse with a table of latitudes. With leather covered fitted case. Probably originally supplied to a Scotsman as the base of the compass box is engraved with the latitudes of nine Scottish towns or cities. Tempus 1700.