Sunwatch horizontal sundial
Datecirca 1950
Inventory Number7202
ClassificationSundial
Subject
Place of Origin
DimensionsOverall: 5.1 x 0.3 x 1 x 8 cm (2 x 0.1 x 3/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Overall - Storage: 1.2 x 5.3 x 8.5 cm (1/2 x 2 1/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Overall - Storage: 1.2 x 5.3 x 8.5 cm (1/2 x 2 1/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Material
AccessoriesOriginal cardboard box in fine condition with instructions. Box marked "BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA" and wih sales sticker from F.A.O. Schwarz, New York, N. Y.
DescriptionHorizontal Dial with Compass, SUNWATCH, in rectangular brass case by Outdoor Sup
The horizontal dial and small magnetic compass are on the inner surface of a rectangular assembly which is protected by a hinged lid. The gnomon of the dial is hinged to rotate into a slot for storage. The side of the gnomon tis marked to facilitate adjustment for latitudes of 35°, 40°, and 45°. There are three chapter rings for the same latitudes as the gnomon settings. Each chapter ring is marked in Arabic numerals 5-12-1-7 with 15 minute subdivisions. The compass rose is divided into 16 points with every other point marked N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, and NW. There is also a compass scale subdivided in 9° increments and a scale for magnetic variation from 40° W to 40° E with 5° subdivisions. The compass is marked "GERMANY".,rectangular,See Inscriptions.
The horizontal dial and small magnetic compass are on the inner surface of a rectangular assembly which is protected by a hinged lid. The gnomon of the dial is hinged to rotate into a slot for storage. The side of the gnomon tis marked to facilitate adjustment for latitudes of 35°, 40°, and 45°. There are three chapter rings for the same latitudes as the gnomon settings. Each chapter ring is marked in Arabic numerals 5-12-1-7 with 15 minute subdivisions. The compass rose is divided into 16 points with every other point marked N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, and NW. There is also a compass scale subdivided in 9° increments and a scale for magnetic variation from 40° W to 40° E with 5° subdivisions. The compass is marked "GERMANY".,rectangular,See Inscriptions.
SignedSigned "M'FD. BY OUTDOOR SUPPLY CO., INC. N.Y., U.S.A." / "SUNWATCH" on dial
InscribedRevised table of latitudes, longitudes and updated magnetic variation for 42 U.S. cities and the Equation of Time versus dates printed inside the upper lid. See 7201 for earlier version.
Curatorial RemarksAppraisal by Brieux, 9/24/84: $5
FunctionTime finding at a range of latitudes after orienting gnomon to point toward true North.
ProvenanceDavid P. Wheatland purchased from F. A. O. Schwarz, New York (date unknown). Donated to CHSI, 1985.
Date: circa 1921
Accessories: Original cardboard box (damaged) and instructions (copyright 1921).
Object number: 7913
Date: circa 1930
Accessories: Cardboard box in fine condition
Object number: 7201
Swedish
Date: 1800
Accessories: ivory case with engine-turned engraving on top of cover
Object number: HO81Z-6
Japanese
Date: circa 1910
Accessories: Circular metal case with push-on cover (which may not have any original connection with sundial). There is a colored picture of a shepherd and a flock of sheep on a paper inserted inside the lid and two loose red paper discs.
Object number: 7979
