AN IVORY MAGNETIC AZIMUTH DIAL BY CHARLES BLOUD, DIEPPE, CIRCA 1660
face 1a engraved with an equatorial dial (lacking gnomon); face 1b the right edge stamped with a latitude scale 0-80°, central calendar disc with moon phase volvelle and index pointer graduated in days, this with index pointer to the main disc graduated in twice twelve hours and days of the month; face 2a inset folding arm to the right-hand side for the latitude scale, central glazed compass with manuscript paper and blued-iron needle, punched Arabic azimuth hour scale 8-1, 12-4; face 2b silvered perpetual calendar volvelle signed around the edge Par Charles / Bloud / Dieppe / Faict & Inve, with an engraved pointing finger indicator by hinge, with two silver securing hooks, wire hinges and silvered hook cover for gnomon recess - 3in. (7.5cm.) square

Condition Report
Silver (French Plate) surfaces dulled with some brass showing through on calendar volvelle; missing gnomon. Ivory in excellent condition with no apparent warping or cracks, compass needle is now rusted and lacks most of its bluing, compass rose in good condition, glass may be replaced, although does have striations, left securing hook missing tip.

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