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Nocturnal Dial and Tide ComputerThis is a replica of a Nocturnal and Tide Computer from 1570 signed by Humphrey Cole. Cole was the first maker of English instruments having learned the craft from Flemish immigrants in the final years of the Tudor dynasty. The original can be found in the British Museum, London. Legend has it that the Nocturnal Astrolabe was invented by Raimund Lill to administer doses of medicine to patients during the night. The Nocturnal is a star clock used to

3" from the tip of the shell to the top of the bale

This Instrument was conceived to address the need to predict the time of tidal changes

It is fashioned of brass and comes complete with wooden stand and booklets explaining its use and historical context

Thickness: 0

It may also be used for determining the time of day

which can turn freely with respect to each other around a central ring

Suitable to accessorize an outfit from another age or add that bit of whimsy to modern attire

Height: 10

Pointers on the rete correspond to stars

and some of the most beautiful and precise scientific instruments were born there

Our lovely stereoscope comes complete with 16 photo cards and a booklet of instruction and historical context

Also available in necklace version strung on cord and larger desk model