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Sunwatch horizontal sundial
Sunwatch horizontal sundial

Sunwatch horizontal sundial

Datecirca 1930
Inventory Number7201
ClassificationSundial
Subject
    Place of Origin
      DimensionsOverall: 5 x 0.4 x 1 x 7.6 cm (1 15/16 x 0.2 x 3/8 x 3 in.)
      Overall - Storage: 1.2 x 5.3 x 8 cm (1/2 x 2 1/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
      Material
        AccessoriesCardboard box in fine condition
        DescriptionThe 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 is 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 scale with 9° subdivisions and another scale for magnetic variation from 40° W to 40° E with 5° subdivisions. The compass is marked "MADE IN FRANCE".,rectangular,See inscriptions.
        SignedSigned "MF'D BY THE ANSONIA CLOCK CO." printed on dial face.
        InscribedTable of latitudes, longitudes and magnetic variation for 31 U.S. cities and the Equation of Time versus dates printed inside the upper lid.
        Curatorial RemarksAppraisal by Brieux, 9/24/84: $5
        FunctionTime finding at a range of latitudes after orienting gnomon to point toward true North.
        ProvenanceHarrold E. Gillingham, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, purchased in 1930. David P. Wheatland purchased from Gillingham, 1949. Donated to CHSI, ca. 1985.
        Sunwatch horizontal sundial
        Outdoor Supply Company, Inc.
        Date: circa 1950
        Accessories: Original 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.
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        Date: circa 1921
        Accessories: Original cardboard box (damaged) and instructions (copyright 1921).
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        Date: circa 1850
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        French
        Date: 1900
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        Date: circa 1935
        Accessories: Blue cardboard box with instructions printed on a circular paper glued to the interior of the lower half. There is also a slip-in brown leather case.
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        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.
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        Date: 1920
        Accessories: None.
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        Accessories: None.
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        Date: 1850
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        Date: 1800
        Accessories: ivory case with engine-turned engraving on top of cover
        Object number: HO81Z-6
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        Edmund Culpeper
        Date: 1700-1737
        Accessories: None.
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        Jehan Cremstorff
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