Re: What is this?
Originally Posted by
JBR
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It's a portable sundial.
Could be very useful if you're out in the middle of nowhere and you want to know the time.
Of course, not much use just at the moment!
Originally Posted by
Emjay
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Thanks people yes some of you are correct. It is a sundial.
I only got this yesturday, and as I was studying it I realised that if it was pointed north and I shined a light on it the string does cast a shadow.
Now I must discover what is the top for. It also has a string and that brass pointer.
Yes, sundial, and I'm very jealous! A diptych sundial.
I love all things clocky, and I've never come across one of those!
Are you selling it!
Edit.......is there any sort of name or signature on it?