Gilbert & Sons London - Brass Sundial Compass with Hexagonal Timber Presentation Box

Details
Brand: Gilbert & Sons, London
Type: Sundial compass
Material: Brass with antiqued finish
Box: Hexagonal timber box with inlaid compass-rose star on lid, green felt-lined interior, brass latch closure

Features
* Brass sundial compass with folding gnomon and adjustable latitude arc
* Outer ring engraved with Roman numeral hour markings
* Inner compass with degree markings and directional indicators (N, S, E, W)
* Brass plaque inside box lid reads "Gilbert & Sons London" with an equation of time chart showing Standard Time and Local Mean Time by month
* Decorative engraved scene on the lid plaque beneath the chart

Included
* Brass sundial compass
* Hexagonal timber presentation box with felt lining

Condition Notes
The brass compass shows an antiqued patina across the surface, with some tarnishing and colour variation visible on the sundial ring and gnomon arms. The compass face glass appears intact. The timber box is in presentable condition with the inlaid star detail on the lid intact and the brass latch functional. The green felt lining inside the box shows light wear. Minor surface marks are visible on the brass lid plaque inside the box.

Location of item: 9 Hi-Tech Drive, Toormina, NSW, Australia

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