NAUTICAL BRASS COMPASS - SUNDIAL
Reproduction of a compass-sundial in aged brass of the type that Christopher Columbus would have used.
Reproduction of a compass-solar clock in aged brass of the type that Christopher Columbus would have used.
The compass opened the world of exploration and discoveries. In the 13th century before JC, the Chinese already used the principle of the magnetic needle. Used for the first time by feng shui priests to indicate where and how to build. The Chinese sailors adapt it to navigation, towards the year 1000, in order to keep the course. The Arabs perfect it by mounting it on an axis. It arrives in Europe between the 10th and 11th centuries, allowing navigators to cross the oceans and explorers to discover the continents. The first instrument that resembles the one that currently exists is due to the Portuguese Ferrande (1483).
Specific References
6 other products in the same category:
-
BRASS SANDGLASS 5 MINUTES
Elegant brass sandglass. It runs for around five minutes.
€43.95 -
NAUTICAL BRASS POCKET COMPASS
Antiqued brass pocket compass with chain and protective lid. Comes with velvet bag.
€26.95 -
NAUTICAL COMPASS IN BRASS
Decorative compass in brass with sheesham wood box.
€50.95 -
NAUTICAL DIVING HELMET CLOCK
DIVING HELMET CLOCK. An elegant object in your home or in your office. Original diving helmet clock made of brass on a base of rosewood.
€325.00 -
NAUTICAL "BRUNTON" COMPASS
Working reproduction of the BRUNTON pocket transit compass invented by mining engineer D.W Brunton in 1894.Brass compass presented in lovely acacia wood box with screenprinted glass lid. The two rotating bubble levels give the declination angle reading. The needle is automatically blocked when the lid is closed.
€56.95 -
IMEX MARINE BRASS BAROMETER 14,5 CM
This elegant IMEX Marine barometer analyses pressure variations allowing it to predict the weather. Made of brass. Made in Spain. Guaranteed 1 year. 14.5x4x14.5 cm.
€98.00