Explore extraordinary sundials by Hans Tucker, The Augsburg Makers, and the Schissler Compendium.

Production of sundials which began to be dominated by family businesses which increased notably in Germany in the 16th century due to demand, standardization and resulting in inventories being available instead of just being bespoke.

The Sundial’s accuracy and versatility take a Great Leap Forward with the invention and application of the Compass.

These sundials were made for the aristocracy, fabricated by precious metals and gems, the dials were much more intricate and complicated to interpret while education in mathematics was essential, this put them out of the understanding reach of the merchant class.

Franklin gives 2 bespoke French tall case clocks to the Montgolfier Brothers in France for recognition of first in flight.

Sundials and the Mediaeval Church.

Early sundial theory and its beginning origins in Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire.

A random diary conversion into a story of a horologists daily rigors for a week, living with limited heat, light and magnification.

Description of turning between centers using; “a Turn, a Throw and modern day Lathe between centers ”, including their propulsion and accessories.

The development of locations and painted genres on the painted British clock dials, and regional variances. Part 2.