Tour dHorizon CS102 Dry Compass Equator

Dry Compass Equator

A Renaissance Kunst Kammer was about exotic finds found in faraway mythical continents. Science and inventions were also coveted objects of desire. Other collectibles were exquisitely crafted objects with hard to see construction details. Platonic models in precious woods with spikes puncturing their sides were fascinating to contemporary collectors who closely guarded their highly skilled crafts men and women. Trompe l'Oeil paintings that suggested 3D objects painted in 2D were popular and collectible. Our spiked platonic was and is 500 years later still a scientific riddle. Mahogany. Hand crafted Exquisite. Bizarre.

Inside bronze case with screw lid. A replica of an 18th C. Compass. In the center of the compass card a gnomon is mounted. A brass upright triangle mounted in the center of the card. Holding compass in the sun, aligning card with North, the shadow of the brass triangle will show time. Adjust for latitude.

• Height: 2", 5 cm
• Width: 3.25", 8.5 cm
• Length: 3.25", 8.5 cm