compass sundial
Date1700-1737
Inventory Number7484
ClassificationSundial
Subject
Maker
Edmund Culpeper
fl. 1684-1737
Place of Origin
DimensionsOverall: 1 lb., 9 x 1.8 x 9 x 9 cm (0.5 kg, 3 9/16 x 11/16 x 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
Overall - Storage: 1.8 x 9 x 9 cm (11/16 x 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
Overall - Storage: 1.8 x 9 x 9 cm (11/16 x 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
Material
AccessoriesNone.
Descriptioncompass sundial with plummet
The horizontal dial is mounted over a magnetic compass in a circular case with a push-on lid. The gnomon for the dial, together with a plummet, is pivoted to rotate into the plane of the dial for storage. The chapter ring is marked IIII-XII-I-VIII with 5 minute subdivisions. The gnomon is fixed for a latitude of approximately 53°. The compass rose is divided into 32 points with the 8 major points marked N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, and NW and no subdivisions. There is no magnetic declination marking.,circular,This dial is made to a finer standard than is typical for this type. The compass needle is made with the letter "N" integral to one end and the letter "S" at the other end.
The horizontal dial is mounted over a magnetic compass in a circular case with a push-on lid. The gnomon for the dial, together with a plummet, is pivoted to rotate into the plane of the dial for storage. The chapter ring is marked IIII-XII-I-VIII with 5 minute subdivisions. The gnomon is fixed for a latitude of approximately 53°. The compass rose is divided into 32 points with the 8 major points marked N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, and NW and no subdivisions. There is no magnetic declination marking.,circular,This dial is made to a finer standard than is typical for this type. The compass needle is made with the letter "N" integral to one end and the letter "S" at the other end.
SignedSigned "Edm Culpeper Fecit" engraved on topside of dial plate.
Inscribed"E. Culpeper Sculp." engraved on outside of lid along with a pictorial engraving of four figures and a dog.
Curatorial RemarksAppraisal by Brieux, 9/24/84: $2000.
FunctionTime finding at one latitude after orienting the gnomon to point toward true North.
ProvenanceDavid Wheatland purchased from Colin Richardson, London, 1962. Donated to CHSI 1985.
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
Date: circa 1930
Accessories: Cardboard box in fine condition
Object number: 7201
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.
Object number: 7202
Date: circa 1921
Accessories: Original cardboard box (damaged) and instructions (copyright 1921).
Object number: 7913
English
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.
Object number: 7224