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The Navigator’s Relic: A Brass Sundial Compass

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The Instrument Behind the Journey

Long before modern technology guided travelers across the world, explorers relied on carefully crafted instruments to measure time and find their way. Combining two essential tools of discovery, the sundial and compass became symbols of exploration and curiosity. This brass reproduction captures that spirit, offering a glimpse into the age when every journey began with observation and direction.

Product Description

Discover the craftsmanship of early navigation with The Navigator’s Relic, a solid polished brass pocket sundial compass inspired by the instruments once carried by explorers, sailors, and travelers.

Featuring a working magnetic compass, Roman numeral sundial markings, and a folding gnomon, this elegant piece blends history and functionality into a collectible display item. Perfect for explorers at heart, history enthusiasts, nautical collections, and those who appreciate the tools that helped shape discovery.

The Instrument Behind the Journey

Long before modern technology guided travelers across the world, explorers relied on carefully crafted instruments to measure time and find their way. Combining two essential tools of discovery, the sundial and compass became symbols of exploration and curiosity. This brass reproduction captures that spirit, offering a glimpse into the age when every journey began with observation and direction.

Product Description

Discover the craftsmanship of early navigation with The Navigator’s Relic, a solid polished brass pocket sundial compass inspired by the instruments once carried by explorers, sailors, and travelers.

Featuring a working magnetic compass, Roman numeral sundial markings, and a folding gnomon, this elegant piece blends history and functionality into a collectible display item. Perfect for explorers at heart, history enthusiasts, nautical collections, and those who appreciate the tools that helped shape discovery.

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The Navigator’s Relic: A Brass Sundial Compass

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Crafted from heavyweight polished brass, this compact instrument measures approximately 3" in diameter and 1-1/4" high. The screw-top lid reveals a glass-covered compass face with cardinal directions and orienting lines, while the folding gnomon allows the sundial to be used as a traditional timekeeping tool.

A striking addition from The Compass & Relic Shop by Quest Capsule, this piece celebrates the instruments that guided generations across oceans, landscapes, and unknown horizons.

Details

• Solid polished brass construction
• Functional magnetic compass with True North directional needle
• Working sundial with Roman numeral markings
• Folding brass gnomon
• Glass-covered compass face
• Screw-top lid design
• Dimensions: 3" diameter x 1-1/4" high
• Weight: 1 lb
• Made in India
• Recyclable packaging

The Compass & Relic Shop by Quest Capsule brings history home through carefully selected pieces inspired by exploration, discovery, and the stories behind the objects that shaped our world.

The Navigator’s Relic: A Brass Sundial Compass