Beautiful ancient scientific instruments for you to hold in your hand.

The coolest working gadgets perfectly reproduced to own and show.

I've so much to show you in my web site about time and the stars, the sea and the sun. There are the most exquisite working replicas of the most wondrous instruments the human mind has invented. We have cards, books and superb kits. Working models of the solar system and telescopes to make. Imagine holding in your hand a perfect copy of the Shepherds Sundial carried by many in the middle ages - or a miniature version on your keyring! And using them! And no recharging! There some fascinating articles on Astrolabes and Martian Sundials. Our cards actually work - perfect for Birthday or Christmas for the intelligent person in your life. The Kits are outstanding. Each is die-cut in strong printed cardboard with brass, glass and other parts included. Each works perfectly. See the Stirling Engine and the Orrery - and be amazed. These aren't just for children! FREE portable sundial kit for everyone! In this YEAR OF ASTRONOMY you can have a Galileo Telescope for £5!

Stirling Engine
This fully functional Stirling Engine runs on a HOT cup or an ICE pack.
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Periscope Kit
Easy to make - quality card, brass bits, mirrors etc. where necessary.
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Universal Astronomical Ring
Beautiful little equinoctial ring sundial. Ideal to hang round your neck. It works, too!
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Sundial Postcard
Beautiful card, highly coloured, that is a working sundial.
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Sundials
Fascinating examination of the portable sundials used as timekeepers for three millennia. Covers aspects of social, political and economic history.
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Miniature Astrolabe
The Astrolabe, considered as the mathematic jewel of the Middle Ages, was to the end of 17th century the instrument most used in the whole history of astronomy.
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Perpetual Calendar
Our Perpetual Calendar starts at January 1, 1600, and ends at December 31, 2799. We do Sextants, Tide Computers and other Wonders!
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Nocturnal and Tide Computer
The piece is a replica of a Nocturnal and Tide Computer from 1570, signed by Humphrey Cole. Currently this instrument can be found in the British Museum, London. One of its faces is a Nocturnal and the other is a Tide Computer.
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