Universal Equinoctial Sundial Model, The Great Instruments of Discovery Collection, 1987 a modern day goddess peers

a modern day goddess peers through a widening divide in the pavement of a Roman ruin for a chance at fortune

the holder displays some scuffs and scratches commensurate with it's 50 year age which could likely be buffed out if desired using an acrylic/Lucite cleaner

These medals were minted in 1969 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the great Powell Expedition along the Colorado River which occurred in 1869

there are two small pencil marks specifying an old price in the book and a small sticker from the original book seller in London

Universal Equinoctial Sundial Model, The Great Instruments of Discovery Collection, 1987 a modern day goddess peersThis working sundial model with compass was commissioned by the National Maritime Historical Society in 1987 as a part of their Great Instruments of Discovery Series. It was created for them by the Franklin Mint in the years leading up to the 500th anniversary of Columbus's voyage to America. This item is in mint condition with it's original box and certificate of authenticity. Dimensions with Base: Length 5 and 1 8 inches, Width 4 and 3 16 inches,