Urania Propitia Sundial Compass Nocturnal Just the right size and

Just the right size and just the right style to go from fun to formal

which for centuries was a regular ornament and a symbol of distinction

Set for 22º lat

and some of the most beautiful and precise scientific instruments were born there

Urania Propitia Sundial Compass Nocturnal Just the right size andBased on a 16th century Astronomical Compendium, beautifully crafted, and exquisitely detailed, the Urania Propitia compass is a wonderful pocket size curiosity that will delight as well decorate an office or den. In the style of the compendiums, inside the casing of Renaissance character, there is a sundial of folding gnomon, mounted on a compass. Beautifully crafted of Brass complete with booklets explaining use and historical context Height: 1. 1"