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<p>Indian Nautical Instrumentsl - 3 inches Brass Sundial Compass in Hardwood Box Sundial Watch Pocket Compass Gift - 1663 B. Round Sundial Compass 3in dia Brass Antique Finish, with Wooden gift box among the Four Great Inventions, the magnetic compass was first invented as a device for divination as early as the Chinese Han Dynasty and later adopted for navigation by the Song Dynasty Chinese during the 11th century.</p><p>The first usage of a compass recorded in Western Europe and the Islamic world occurred around 12th Century The compass has Scout Oath inscribed under the lid. Planning to go on a trip? Consider bringing a compass with you.</p><p>Even though nowadays, many people use their smartphones or other GPS devices for navigation, there is nothing more reliable than an old school compass. Whatever is your way of travelling, a compass will help to accurately determine the direction you are heading. In a broader sense, a sundial is any device that uses the Sun's altitude or azimuth (or both) to show the time. In addition to their time-telling function, sundials are valued as decorative objects, literary metaphors, and objects of mathematical study.</p>

• The Sundial is made of Premium Grade Brass and the Sun Dial comes with a gift box, made of Leather
• Beautifully crafted solid brass pocket sundial compass with a rich, antique patina finish; Portable design, convenient to carry
• Made of brass
• Brass antique finish