Portrait of Matthew Flinders c.1800, at the age of 26, miniature by an unknown artist. Collection of the State Library of NSW (MIN 52).The coffin ...

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the pointy component of a sundial that casts a shadow when hit with sunlight. Concentric rings and radial lines were carved into the three discs, further demonstrating the semblance of a compass.

Other highlights include the Chrono compass, boasting a design mirroring that of a maritime brass sundial compass used in times long gone. It’s not just for show too, providing a functional compass ...