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Sunday, September 30, 2012

Framed Print of Universal equinoctial ring dial from National Maritime Museum

Framed Print of Universal equinoctial ring dial from National Maritime Museum Review



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Framed Print of Universal equinoctial ring dial from National Maritime Museum Feature

  • FRAMED PRINT This 30 x20 Framed Print features an image of Universal equinoctial ring dial chosen by National Maritime Museum. Estimated image size 508x508mm.
  • Black Satin Frame Off-White Digital Mat 30 x20 wooden frame with digital mat and RA4 print. Finished back including brown backing paper, hanging bracket and corner bumpers
  • Image Description: Universal equinoctial ring dial. Universal equinoctial ring dial for all latitudes. There are two latitude scales in opposite quadrants of the obverse side of the meridian ring, divided clockwise [0]-90. The remainder of the obverse side is filled with a table of latitudes that continues on the reverse side of the equinoctial ring. On the obverse side, as well as the inner rim, is an hour scale. There is a date scale and a zodiac scale and the equinoxes are marked at 21
  • For any queries regarding this image of Universal equinoctial ring dial please contact National Maritime Museum c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 3687061
  • Image of Universal equinoctial ring dial is supplied by National Maritime Museum. © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
30 x20 Framed Print, Black Satin Frame Off-White Digital Mat. showing Universal equinoctial ring dial. Universal equinoctial ring dial for all latitudes. There are two latitude scales in opposite quadrants of the obverse side of the meridian ring, divided clockwise [0]-90. The remainder of the obverse side is filled with a table of latitudes that continues on the reverse side of the equinoctial ring. On the obverse side, as well as the inner


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Monday, September 24, 2012

Framed Print of Diptych dial, leaf IIb from National Maritime Museum

Framed Print of Diptych dial, leaf IIb from National Maritime Museum Review



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Framed Print of Diptych dial, leaf IIb from National Maritime Museum Feature

  • FRAMED PRINT This 30 x20 Framed Print features an image of Diptych dial, leaf IIb chosen by National Maritime Museum. Estimated image size 673x508mm.
  • Black Satin Frame Off-White Digital Mat 30 x20 wooden frame with digital mat and RA4 print. Finished back including brown backing paper, hanging bracket and corner bumpers
  • Image Description: Diptych dial, leaf IIb. Diptych dial. This rectangular lacquered boxwood dial divides into two leaves that fold together when not in use. Leaf Ia carries a proverb in Chinese characters in red and black Light smoke disperses people from lords houses and, at the bottom, Shadow of Sun and Moon . Leaf Ib features a vertical dial marked with Chinese characters. Four further red characters appear above the dial Small time must be guarded . Leaf IIa contains the horizontal
  • For any queries regarding this image of Diptych dial, leaf IIb please contact National Maritime Museum c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 3686605
  • Image of Diptych dial, leaf IIb is supplied by National Maritime Museum. © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
30 x20 Framed Print, Black Satin Frame Off-White Digital Mat. showing Diptych dial, leaf IIb. Diptych dial. This rectangular lacquered boxwood dial divides into two leaves that fold together when not in use. Leaf Ia carries a proverb in Chinese characters in red and black Light smoke disperses people from lords houses and, at the bottom, Shadow of Sun and Moon . Leaf Ib features a vertical dial marked with Chinese characters. Four further


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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Canvas Print of Inclining dial from National Maritime Museum

Canvas Print of Inclining dial from National Maritime Museum Review



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Canvas Print of Inclining dial from National Maritime Museum Feature

  • CANVAS PRINT This 40 x30 Canvas Print features an image of Inclining dial chosen by National Maritime Museum. Estimated image size 1016x762mm.
  • White Sides Photo printed on archival quality canvas. Laminated. Canvas print stretched and hand mounted over thick 1 3/8 inch wooden bars. No frame, Gallery art appearance. Ready to hang
  • Image Description: Inclining dial. Inclining dial for latitudes 0-60 North. All the markings are in Arabic. Set into the base-plate, the compass has an eight-point rose and a degree scale numbered with abjad numerals. The needle can be locked by a radial brass arm that is operated by a lever on the outside of the instrument. A leaf-shaped brass pointer acts as a qibla indicator. On the rim of the base-plate is a list of 19 places in the Middle East with their latitudes, inhirafs
  • For any queries regarding this image of Inclining dial please contact National Maritime Museum c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 3676531
  • Image of Inclining dial is supplied by National Maritime Museum. © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
40 x30 Canvas Print, White Sides. showing Inclining dial. Inclining dial for latitudes 0-60 North. All the markings are in Arabic. Set into the base-plate, the compass has an eight-point rose and a degree scale numbered with abjad numerals. The needle can be locked by a radial brass arm that is operated by a lever on the outside of the instrument. A leaf-shaped brass pointer acts as a qibla indicator. On the rim of the base-plate is a list


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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Framed Print of Horizontal dial from National Maritime Museum

Framed Print of Horizontal dial from National Maritime Museum Review



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Framed Print of Horizontal dial from National Maritime Museum Feature

  • FRAMED PRINT This 30 x20 Framed Print features an image of Horizontal dial chosen by National Maritime Museum. Estimated image size 586x508mm.
  • Black Satin Frame Off-White Digital Mat 30 x20 wooden frame with digital mat and RA4 print. Finished back including brown backing paper, hanging bracket and corner bumpers
  • Image Description: Horizontal dial. Portable horizontal dial for latitude 49 North. This is a circular wooden and ivory dial with a decorated back. The obverse side consists of a central compass plate stamped with the cardinal points named in Latin, with an arrowhead at North. The winds are shown pictorially at quadrantal points. The needle is blued, has an arrowhead for North and is surmounted by a brass pyramidal pivot cut into a cross at the top. There is a glass plate
  • For any queries regarding this image of Horizontal dial please contact National Maritime Museum c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 3676374
  • Image of Horizontal dial is supplied by National Maritime Museum. © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
30 x20 Framed Print, Black Satin Frame Off-White Digital Mat. showing Horizontal dial. Portable horizontal dial for latitude 49 North. This is a circular wooden and ivory dial with a decorated back. The obverse side consists of a central compass plate stamped with the cardinal points named in Latin, with an arrowhead at North. The winds are shown pictorially at quadrantal points. The needle is blued, has an arrowhead for North and is surmounted


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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Canvas Print of Diptych dial, leaves Ib and IIa from National Maritime Museum

Canvas Print of Diptych dial, leaves Ib and IIa from National Maritime Museum Review



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Canvas Print of Diptych dial, leaves Ib and IIa from National Maritime Museum Feature

  • CANVAS PRINT This 40 x30 Canvas Print features an image of Diptych dial, leaves Ib and IIa chosen by National Maritime Museum. Estimated image size 1016x762mm.
  • White Sides Photo printed on archival quality canvas. Laminated. Canvas print stretched and hand mounted over thick 1 3/8 inch wooden bars. No frame, Gallery art appearance. Ready to hang
  • Image Description: Diptych dial, leaves Ib and IIa. Diptych dial for 42-54 North. Rectangular ivory dial consisting of two leaves that fold flat when not in use. Leaf Ia displays a standard windrose (see related terms) on which eight winds are named in Italian. On leaf Ib the dial at the top of the leaf is numbered for night and daylight hours; Italian hours in red, Babylonian hours in green. Below the dial is a village scene with a castle. Holes for the string gnomon are numbered 42, 45,
  • For any queries regarding this image of Diptych dial, leaves Ib and IIa please contact National Maritime Museum c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 3685339
  • Image of Diptych dial, leaves Ib and IIa is supplied by National Maritime Museum. © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
40 x30 Canvas Print, White Sides. showing Diptych dial, leaves Ib and IIa. Diptych dial for 42-54 North. Rectangular ivory dial consisting of two leaves that fold flat when not in use. Leaf Ia displays a standard windrose (see related terms) on which eight winds are named in Italian. On leaf Ib the dial at the top of the leaf is numbered for night and daylight hours; Italian hours in red, Babylonian hours in green. Below the dial is a village


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Thursday, September 6, 2012

Photo Mug of Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial, leaf IIb from National Maritime Museum

Photo Mug of Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial, leaf IIb from National Maritime Museum Review



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Photo Mug of Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial, leaf IIb from National Maritime Museum Feature

  • PHOTO MUG This Photo Mug features an image of Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial, leaf IIb chosen by National Maritime Museum. Estimated image size 107x80mm.
  • oz White ceramic coffee mug e. Image printed using sublimation ink process. Microwave, dishwasher safe
  • Image Description: Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial, leaf IIb. Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial for north (0- north for the equinoctial dial). Standard Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial (see related terms) except for the following details the dial is split into four leaves. Leaf Ia displays the equinoctial dial and the polar dial, which is edged on both sides by typical Dieppe a ;peckeda ; ornamentation. Leaf Ib comprises a lunar volvelle made of pewter. Leaf IIa contains the horizontal and magnetic azimuth
  • For any queries regarding this image of Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial, leaf IIb please contact National Maritime Museum c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 3686023
  • Image of Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial, leaf IIb is supplied by National Maritime Museum. © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Photo Mug showing Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial, leaf IIb. Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial for north (0- north for the equinoctial dial). Standard Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial (see related terms) except for the following details the dial is split into four leaves. Leaf Ia displays the equinoctial dial and the polar dial, which is edged on both sides by typical Dieppe a ;peckeda ; ornamentation. Leaf Ib comprises a lunar volvelle made of pewter.


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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Framed Print of Astronomical compendium, leaves Ia and IIIb from National Maritime Museum

Framed Print of Astronomical compendium, leaves Ia and IIIb from National Maritime Museum Review



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Framed Print of Astronomical compendium, leaves Ia and IIIb from National Maritime Museum Feature

  • FRAMED PRINT This 30 x20 Framed Print features an image of Astronomical compendium, leaves Ia and IIIb chosen by National Maritime Museum. Estimated image size 508x508mm.
  • Black Satin Frame Off-White Digital Mat 30 x20 wooden frame with digital mat and RA4 print. Finished back including brown backing paper, hanging bracket and corner bumpers
  • Image Description: Astronomical compendium, leaves Ia and IIIb. It is split into six leaves and contains a table of latitudes, a horizontal dial, a lunar volvelle and almanac and a planispheric projection of the North celestial hemisphere. Leaf Ia displays a Prophatius astrolabe quadrant, inscribed as being a Device for finding the height of the Pole for any day desired . Leaf Ib shows a map of central Europe marked with rivers, seas and hills, as well as a large number of towns.
  • For any queries regarding this image of Astronomical compendium, leaves Ia and IIIb please contact National Maritime Museum c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 3687018
  • Image of Astronomical compendium, leaves Ia and IIIb is supplied by National Maritime Museum. © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
30 x20 Framed Print, Black Satin Frame Off-White Digital Mat. showing Astronomical compendium, leaves Ia and IIIb. It is split into six leaves and contains a table of latitudes, a horizontal dial, a lunar volvelle and almanac and a planispheric projection of the North celestial hemisphere. Leaf Ia displays a Prophatius astrolabe quadrant, inscribed as being a Device for finding the height of the Pole for any day desired . Leaf Ib shows a


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Monday, September 3, 2012

Photo Mug of Forged horizontal pedestal dial from National Maritime Museum

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Photo Mug of Forged horizontal pedestal dial from National Maritime Museum Feature

  • PHOTO MUG This Photo Mug features an image of Forged horizontal pedestal dial chosen by National Maritime Museum. Estimated image size 120x80mm.
  • 11oz White ceramic coffee mug. Image printed using sublimation ink process. Microwave, dishwasher safe
  • Image Description: Forged horizontal pedestal dial. Forged horizontal pedestal dial with no measurable latitude. This instrument comprises a brass horizontal dial with an octagonal volvelle mounted above. The hollow cylindrical brass base has a compass inset into the top and a horizontal dial engraved. At the south end of the compass, a rod gnomon projects at an angle. The hour angles are very inaccurately drawn (they clearly do not have a common intersection).
  • For any queries regarding this image of Forged horizontal pedestal dial please contact National Maritime Museum c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 3676537
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Photo Mug showing Forged horizontal pedestal dial. Forged horizontal pedestal dial with no measurable latitude. This instrument comprises a brass horizontal dial with an octagonal volvelle mounted above. The hollow cylindrical brass base has a compass inset into the top and a horizontal dial engraved. At the south end of the compass, a rod gnomon projects at an angle. The hour angles are very inaccurately drawn (they clearly do not have


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Photo Mug of Astronomical compendium from National Maritime Museum

Photo Mug of Astronomical compendium from National Maritime Museum Review



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Photo Mug of Astronomical compendium from National Maritime Museum Feature

  • PHOTO MUG This Photo Mug features an image of Astronomical compendium chosen by National Maritime Museum. Estimated image size 102x80mm.
  • 11oz White ceramic coffee mug. Image printed using sublimation ink process. Microwave, dishwasher safe
  • Image Description: Astronomical compendium. Astronomical compendium for latitude 48 North. This compendium is barrel-shaped. The top of the barrel has a pattern of circular holes and the sides consist of alternating sections of four turned stripes and three plain sections. The top section can be unscrewed to reveal a depression that may once have contained a week calendar. The second section can be unscrewed to a reveal, in its underside, a horizontal dial set over a compass. The
  • For any queries regarding this image of Astronomical compendium please contact National Maritime Museum c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 3676539
  • Image of Astronomical compendium is supplied by National Maritime Museum. © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Photo Mug showing Astronomical compendium. Astronomical compendium for latitude 48 North. This compendium is barrel-shaped. The top of the barrel has a pattern of circular holes and the sides consist of alternating sections of four turned stripes and three plain sections. The top section can be unscrewed to reveal a depression that may once have contained a week calendar. The second section can be unscrewed to a reveal, in its underside,


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Saturday, September 1, 2012

Framed Print of Crescent dial from National Maritime Museum

Framed Print of Crescent dial from National Maritime Museum Review



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Framed Print of Crescent dial from National Maritime Museum Feature

  • FRAMED PRINT This 30 x20 Framed Print features an image of Crescent dial chosen by National Maritime Museum. Estimated image size 515x508mm.
  • Black Satin Frame Off-White Digital Mat 30 x20 wooden frame with digital mat and RA4 print. Finished back including brown backing paper, hanging bracket and corner bumpers
  • Image Description: Crescent dial. Crescent dial for latitudes 0-90 north. The dial-plate is gilt-brass while the leg and levelling screws are silver. The hour-plate is also gilt-brass, with a silver date scale and hour scales, but the gnomon is possibly steel. The latitude arc and plumb-bob support are silver, but the bob is gilt-brass. The dial displays a perpetual calendar and a table of latitudes, titled Elevation Poly which provides a fairly large list of places in Europe.
  • For any queries regarding this image of Crescent dial please contact National Maritime Museum c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 3686212
  • Image of Crescent dial is supplied by National Maritime Museum. © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
30 x20 Framed Print, Black Satin Frame Off-White Digital Mat. showing Crescent dial. Crescent dial for latitudes 0-90 north. The dial-plate is gilt-brass while the leg and levelling screws are silver. The hour-plate is also gilt-brass, with a silver date scale and hour scales, but the gnomon is possibly steel. The latitude arc and plumb-bob support are silver, but the bob is gilt-brass. The dial displays a perpetual calendar and a table


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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Photo Mug of Compass dial from National Maritime Museum

Photo Mug of Compass dial from National Maritime Museum Review



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Photo Mug of Compass dial from National Maritime Museum Feature

  • PHOTO MUG This Photo Mug features an image of Compass dial chosen by National Maritime Museum. Estimated image size 84x80mm.
  • 11oz White ceramic coffee mug. Image printed using sublimation ink process. Microwave, dishwasher safe
  • Image Description: Compass dial. Compass dial for latitude 48 north. This is a round gilt-copper fob sundial with a suspension ring for attachment to the fob chain. The back of the instrument is blue enamel. Convex glass covers both the compass and the dial-plate, which is supported by three equidistant radial gilt-copper struts. The plate and the compass are both made of white enamel with black enamel markings. On the plate is an hour scale numbered clockwise VI-XII, I-VI,
  • For any queries regarding this image of Compass dial please contact National Maritime Museum c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 3686229
  • Image of Compass dial is supplied by National Maritime Museum. © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Photo Mug showing Compass dial. Compass dial for latitude 48 north. This is a round gilt-copper fob sundial with a suspension ring for attachment to the fob chain. The back of the instrument is blue enamel. Convex glass covers both the compass and the dial-plate, which is supported by three equidistant radial gilt-copper struts. The plate and the compass are both made of white enamel with black enamel markings. On the plate is an hour scale


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Monday, December 19, 2011

Photo Mugs of Ring dial from National Maritime Museum

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Photo Mugs of Ring dial from National Maritime Museum Feature

  • This Photo Mug features an image chosen by National Maritime Museum. Estimated image size 105x70mm.
  • 11oz White ceramic coffee mug e. Image printed using sublimation ink process. Microwave, dishwasher safe
  • Image Description: Ring dial for latitude 39 north. It has a shaped fixed suspension piece and the suspension ring is missing. Part of the outer face is also missing. On the outer face is a date scale, marked very crudely to month. The equinoxes are marked at approximately 15 March and 15 September. The inner face has an hour scale marked on a separate removable circle arc, divided 5-[1]2, 1-7. The sliding central portion contains a pinhole gnomon. This is
  • For any queries regarding this item please contact National Maritime Museum c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 3676536
  • © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Photo Mug, Ring dial. Ring dial for latitude 39 north. It has a shaped fixed suspension piece and the suspension ring is missing. Part of the outer face is also missing. On the outer face is a date scale, marked very crudely to month. The equinoxes are marked at approximately 15 March and 15 September. The inner face has an hour scale marked on a separate removable circle arc, divided 5-[1]2, 1-7. The sliding central portion contains a pinhole


Thursday, December 8, 2011

Framed Prints of Augsburg dial from National Maritime Museum

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Framed Prints of Augsburg dial from National Maritime Museum Feature

  • This 30x20 Framed Print features an image chosen by National Maritime Museum. Estimated image size 561x508mm.
  • Black Satin Frame Off-White Digital Mat 30x20 wooden frame with digital mat and RA4 print. Finished back including brown backing paper, hanging bracket and corner bumpers
  • Image Description: Augsburg dial for latitudes 10-90 north. It has a square dial-plate. The compass has a central four-pointed star and the magnetic variation is indicated at 21 west of north. Around the compass is an engraved circle decorated with leaves and the remainder of the dial-plate consists of open-work leaf motifs. The latitude arc is divided 10-9[0] and the hour ring is cusped. Hinged to the south side of the dial-plate, the plumb-bob support is
  • For any queries regarding this item please contact National Maritime Museum c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 3686267
  • © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
30x20 Framed Print, Black Satin Frame Off-White Digital Mat. , Augsburg dial. Augsburg dial for latitudes 10-90 north. It has a square dial-plate. The compass has a central four-pointed star and the magnetic variation is indicated at 21 west of north. Around the compass is an engraved circle decorated with leaves and the remainder of the dial-plate consists of open-work leaf motifs. The latitude arc is divided 10-9[0] and the hour ring is