Portable sundial

This portable sundial, for use in Indian latitudes, was made in the late 19th century, probably in London, for Charles Nephew & Co., scientific instrument makers based in Calcutta in India.

The brass sundial is permanently fixed in its wooden case which is fitted with three levelling screws. The arm is graduated from 0 to 60 degrees. The instrument is engraved by the scale 'Charles Nephew & Co./ Calcutta'.

The dial was made for sale in Calcutta, where the long hours of sunlight at lower latitudes would have made it a saleable item. By this date, however, most people who could afford pocket sundials would carry watches.

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Online ID:	000-100-102-668-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland T.1923.24
Date:	Late 19th century
Material:	Brass, wooden case
Dimensions:	4.50" D (case)
What:	Sundial, portable
Subject:	20. TIME MEASUREMENT, Sundials (Departmental Classification)
Who:	Charles Nephew and Co., Calcutta, India (Sundial maker)
Where:	England, London India, West Bengal, Calcutta
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Description:	Portable sundial of brass, for use in Indian latitudes, permanently fixed in a wooden case, probably made in London for Charles Nephew and Co., Calcutta, late 19th century
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