Sundial with compass Urania Propitia

Opening the bag of renaissance style, we find a solar clock with gnomon reclining place on a compass.
Resumes the style of the astronomical compendiums (series of instruments) fashionable in the 16th century, imitating the recordings and gildings, characteristics of the objects of luxury of the age.
This meridian one takes the name from “Urania propitia”, the title of the work of María Cunitz.

Material: brass with handicraft workings

Height: 28mm

Diameter: 84mm

Other characteristics:
detailed description of the functioning,
brief history of the instrument,
supplied with gift packaging.