Rare Antique 1870 D.L. SMITH MAGNETIC TIMEKEEPER & COMPASS Sun Embossed Brass
This is a rare and collectable Antique COMPASS/SUNDIAL by D.L. SMITH
Known as MAGNETIC TIMEKEEPER COMPASS circa 1870
Crystal is In fine shape
Embossed sun figured case
It is roughly 1.5" across and just over 1/2" tall
Patented Aug 23 1870
Copy of patent included
It has some slight tarnish
The lid presses on smoothly and securely to the base. No dents anywhere
Manufactured by Magnetic Watch Co., Hinsdale, NH
COMPLETE AND ORIGINAL
This ingenious sun dial is self-aligning
The sundial plate is stiff paper and is marked in hours by Roman numerals and scribed each 15 minutes
The plate floats freely to orient itself to magnetic North
The brass gnomon is fixed to the plate so one just holds the sundial level, waits for it to settle, and reads the sun time from the shadow
Compass directions are indicated on the outer ring of the dial
Hard to find one in better condition
CONDITION
Very Good – Like New
Very Good – Like New
No issues noted
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