/internal/media/dispatcher/1473/fullCompass with Sundial1785-1790A finely decorated 18th century Diptych Sundial and Compass in a portable wooden boxwood, with string gnomon, possibly of German origin. Similar compasses were attributed to Johann Georg Kleininger of Nuremberg, dating back to circa 1785- 1790. This miniature diptych dial consists of two leaves that fold flat when not in use. Leaf 1 exterior contains a deteriorated inscription which unfortunately is not legible. Leaf 1 interior contains the vertical dial with hour lines radiating from a central decorative motif. This leaf is decorated with borders and hand-painted grapes. Leaf 2 interior has the dial, where the cardinal points are possibly marked in German. The dial is surrounded by hour references. Both clock and leaf are surrounded by a decorative border, with hand-painted floral and vegetal motifs, namely two sunflowers. Leaf 2 exterior is blank. The leaves have a brass hook fastner.Navigation and Timekeeping / Magnetic and Astronomicalhttps://emuseum.heritagemalta.mt/objects/182/rdf