A late 19th century French lacquered and silvered brass universal equinoctial compass-sundial, the brass ring with spring gnomon and folding latitude arc, the silvered compass with part-blued needle, jewelled cap and clamp, the horizontal plate engraved with the names and latitudes of five French cities, with level, cross-bubble and three adjustable feet, in fitted mahogany case -- 6 1/8in.(15.5cm.) wide