Mid-Century Brass Sundial Compass on Wood Stand by Son MFG New York

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A mid-century brass sundial and compass by Son Manufacturing (Cherry Valley, New York), presented on its original fitted wooden base. … Read more A mid-century brass sundial and compass by Son Manufacturing (Cherry Valley, New York), presented on its original fitted wooden base. This compact instrument features a folding gnomon and engraved dial, allowing for approximate timekeeping using the sun, paired with a functional compass below. The addition of the custom wood stand gives it presence beyond a typical pocket instrument, making it particularly effective styled on a desk, shelf, or within a collected vignette.
Measurements:
Compass: 1.75" diameter
Stand: 6" L × 2.75" W × 1.75" H

JUNE'S THOUGHTS
I appreciate objects like this that invite curiosity. It’s small, but it holds attention—the kind of piece someone instinctively picks up, turns over, and engages with. On a desk, it adds a layer of thoughtfulness that feels collected rather than styled.

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