Solar Compass Astrolabe or movie buff in your

or movie buff in your life this piece is an ideal and unique gift

This Instrument was conceived to address the need to predict the time of tidal changes

On the front

This beautiful replica is fashioned of brass and features a wooden base

and knowing the latitude

Solar Compass Astrolabe or movie buff in yourThis nautical compass was used in the 16th century. Its use during the Age of Discovery was of critical importance to the developement of navigation and cartography. This model is both a compass and a sundial. Crafted of cast brass this compass sundial features an exquisite compass rose design on the lid covering the gnonom that rest on the compass for the sundial. Complete with booklet explaining its use and historical contest. Height: 1. 77"