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Desktop Celestial Tide Dial
Desktop Celestial Tide Dial
Desktop Celestial Tide Dial
Desktop Celestial Tide Dial

Desktop Celestial Tide Dial

A replica of the 16th-century tool that uses the moon to measure tidal cycles and tell the time.

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What Makes This Desktop Celestial Tide Dial Uncommon

If you can believe it, there was a time when humans did all kinds of complex computations without computers. This desktop gadget is a prime example. Available in two sizes, it’s a replica of a tidal abacus from 1570 that currently resides in a museum. It uses the moon to calculate the tidal cycles, and on the large model, the back side is a nocturnal dial that uses fixed stars to tell the time.

  • Both dials are accurate, fully functional tools that don’t require an electrical outlet.
  • Each size features a handsome Sapele mahogany base—all the more reason to display one on your desk or in your beach house.
  • Comes with detailed specs about the use of the dial and its history.
  • Made in Spain.

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What is the tide dial made from?

zamac, sapelli wood

What are the tide dial's measurements?

Large: 5" dia. face ; Petite: 5" H (including hanger), 2" dia. face

How do you care for the tide dial?

Dust with a dry cloth. Avoid using abrasive sponges, as well as brass-cleaning creams. If desired, use natural wax or furniture wax to treat the wooden base only.

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56345

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    Great for a historian and a sailor

    My dad loved it - he's learning to use it now and says it will be useful when he's sailing, but he and I are both just big history nerds so he might just be wanting to use it for the nerd cred ;) Either way

    • Happy daughter
    • Yuba County, CA
  • 5 stars out of 5

    Husband loves it

    Birthday gift for my husband. He loves it & has fun looking up the tides

    • LD2005
    • Smithfield, NC
  • 5 stars out of 5

    An Amazing Gift for Any Nautical Enthusiast

    Got the large version as a gift for my dad, who is a Navy veteran and loves all things nautical. He was ecstatic when he received it and immediately started researching how to use it. The details are superb

    • FortunateSon
    • Appleton, WI

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